# 18-B M.R.S. § 1004: 18-B §1004. Attorney's fees and costs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1004

## Section

- **Citation:** 18-B M.R.S. § 1004
- **Heading:** 18-B §1004. Attorney's fees and costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 18-B / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 1004

## Text

In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the trust that is the subject of the controversy. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

## Nearby sections

- [18-B M.R.S. § 1001 18-B §1001. Remedies for breach of trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1001.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1002 18-B §1002. Damages for breach of trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1002.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1003 18-B §1003. Damages in absence of breach](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1003.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1004 18-B §1004. Attorney's fees and costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1004.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1005 18-B §1005. Limitation of action against trustee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1005.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1006 18-B §1006. Reliance on trust instrument](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1006.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1007 18-B §1007. Event affecting administration or distribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1007.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1008 18-B §1008. Exculpation of trustee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1008.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1009 18-B §1009. Beneficiary's consent, release or ratification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1009.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1010 18-B §1010. Limitation on personal liability of trustee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1010.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1011 18-B §1011. Interest as general partner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1011.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1012 18-B §1012. Protection of person dealing with trustee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1012.md)
- [18-B M.R.S. § 1013 18-B §1013. Certification of trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T18-B_P1_C10_S1013.md)

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