Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 5-406. Appointment and role of attorney

A. Requested by the respondent;

B. Recommended by the visitor;

C. The court determines that the respondent needs representation; or

D. It comes to the court's attention that the respondent wishes to contest any aspect of the proceeding or to seek any limitation on the proposed conservator's powers.

A. Make reasonable efforts to ascertain the respondent's wishes;

B. Advocate for the respondent's wishes to the extent reasonably ascertainable; and

C. If the respondent's wishes are not reasonably ascertainable, advocate for the result that is the least restrictive option in type, duration and scope, consistent with the respondent's interests.

A. The parent objects to appointment of a conservator;

B. The court determines that counsel is needed to ensure that consent to appointment of a conservator is informed; or

C. The court otherwise determines the parent needs representation.