Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 5-712. Individuals subject to guardianship; guardian ad litem costs

1. Guardian ad litem, other special costs. The costs of the guardian ad litem or any other special costs may be paid by the Department of Health and Human Services, within the limits of the department's budget, when:

2. Payment of costs. The Department of Health and Human Services is not liable for the costs set out in subsection 1 if the department can demonstrate that the person has assets against which the costs may be assessed or that another more appropriate funding source is available and subject to the court's jurisdiction.