Resignation of trustee

18-B M.R.S. § 705, under OFFICE OF TRUSTEE.

18-B M.R.S. § 705

1. Resignation. A trustee may resign:

A. Upon at least 30 days' notice to the qualified beneficiaries, the settlor, if living, and all cotrustees; or [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

B. With the approval of the court. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

2. Approval by court. In approving a resignation, the court may issue orders and impose conditions reasonably necessary for the protection of the trust property.

3. Liability. Any liability of a resigning trustee or of any sureties on the trustee's bond for acts or omissions of the trustee is not discharged or affected by the trustee's resignation.