Maine § 2704. - Trustee leaving State discloses before notary
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2704. — Trustee leaving State discloses before notary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2704.. Trustee leaving State discloses before notary
When a person summoned as trustee is about to depart from the State or go on a voyage and not return before his disclosure under oath is required to be served, he may apply to a notary public of the county where he resides for a notice to the plaintiff to appear before the notary at a place and time appointed for taking his disclosure. On service made and returned according to the order of the notary, the examination and disclosure shall be taken and sworn to before him; and being certified and returned to the court, the same proceedings may be had thereon as if it had been in court. [PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §52 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2704.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2704. cover?
Section 2704. ("Trustee leaving State discloses before notary") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2704.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2704." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2704. apply to my situation?
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