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Probate records of Maine are kept by the register of probate or the clerk of the probate court in each county. The records generally date from the year a county was formed. You can obtain copies of the original probate records by contacting the appropriate clerk's office.

A permanency guardian has all of the powers and duties of a guardian of a minor pursuant to Title 18‑C, sections 5‑207 and 5‑208. A permanency guardianship terminates upon the minor's death, adoption or attainment of majority or as ordered by the court pursuant to this section. PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).

Supported decision-making or SDM is an alternative to guardianship where individuals retain their right to make decisions for themselves, with the support of trusted individuals they choose.

But before you name legal guardians, you should know what the differences are between the four types: personal guardians, financial guardians, conservators, and pet “guardians” (caregivers named as beneficiaries). Each of these has different responsibilities and legal authority.

The guardian can be authorized to make legal, financial, and health care decisions for the ward. Depending on the terms of the guardianship, the guardian may or may not have to seek court approval for various decisions.

In Maine, a guardian for an adult may be appointed by a Probate Court for an adult who is: Unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate informed decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care.

The Cons to Guardianship: Loss of Freedoms: Your loved one loses the ability to make decisions for themself. Stigma of Incapability: Potential societal devaluation of your loved one. Non-Transferable: Risks if the guardian passes away. Difficult to Overturn: Once done, it's a challenge to reverse.

The court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a period not longer than 6 months for an individual subject to guardianship if: A. A proceeding to remove an existing guardian is pending; or PL 2017, c. 402, Pt.

Any person who is concerned about another person's welfare and ability to manage personal affairs and assets may file a petition in the Probate Court (in the county where the person in need of a guardian or conservator lives) asking the court to appoint a guardian, a conservator, or both.