to make such inquiry and to make recommendations thereon. After

Maine Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule: 53

Jurisdiction: ME

Bluebook Citation: Me. R. Civ. P. 53

hearing, the court may approve the settlement or order entry of final judgment in accordance with its terms or may, with the consent of the parties, make such other order as justice may require, including provisions for a trust created for the minor’s benefit and for payments to be made to the minor after age 18. Judgment shall be entered without costs and shall approve the fee for the minor’s attorney, if any. (d) Custody of Proceeds. The court may order that the proceeds of the settlement be deposited to the credit of the minor with such depository, trustee or custodian and on such terms as the court may designate until the minor reaches majority. No withdrawal of funds so deposited shall be made unless approved by a justice or judge of the court in which the order of deposit was entered. (e) Verification. Not later than 30 days after entry of the order approving the settlement, the attorney or party to whom the funds are paid shall file a sworn affidavit verifying that the funds paid have been deposited as required by the court order, stating the depository financial institution and account number, and certifying that a copy of the court’s order with restrictions on withdrawal, if any, has been provided to the depository financial institution.

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