Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 5-111. Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator

1. Appointment of successor by court. The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated future event occurs.

2. Petition to appoint successor. A person entitled under section 5-202 or 5-302 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian. A person entitled under section 5-402 to petition the court to appoint a conservator may petition the court to appoint a successor conservator.

3. Service upon designated future event. A successor guardian or successor conservator appointed to serve when a designated future event occurs may act as guardian or conservator if:

4. Succeeds to powers. A successor guardian or successor conservator succeeds to the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided by the court.