Vermont § 305 - Appointment of representative
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 305 — Appointment of representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 305. Appointment of representative
- (a) If the Probate Division of the Superior Court determines that an interest is not represented
under this chapter, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate,
the Probate Division of the Superior Court may appoint a representative to receive
notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor,
incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown.
A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. (b) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any
matter arising under this title, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the
trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the
living members of the individual’s family. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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