This bill updates the Maine Uniform Probate Code by increasing filing fees and requiring automatic inflation adjustments.

This bill makes several changes to the Maine Uniform Probate Code. It increases certain filing fees and mandates that, after 2025, these fees must be automatically adjusted for inflation. It also allows unmarried persons to petition the court to adopt a person, regardless of age, and to change that person's name. Additionally, it requires any party that uses artificial intelligence technology to create or assist in creating any petition, motion, or other document filed with the court to verify the accuracy of the document by affidavit.

This bill updates the Maine Uniform Probate Code by increasing filing fees and requiring automatic inflation adjustments.

This bill makes several changes to the Maine Uniform Probate Code. It increases certain filing fees and mandates that, after 2025, these fees must be automatically adjusted for inflation. It also allows unmarried persons to petition the court to adopt a person, regardless of age, and to change that person's name. Additionally, it requires any party that uses artificial intelligence technology to create or assist in creating any petition, motion, or other document filed with the court to verify the accuracy of the document by affidavit.