18-C M.R.S. §3-615: Special administrator; who may be appointed

1. Named executor, if available. If a special administrator is to be appointed pending the probate of a will that is the subject of a pending application or petition for probate, the person named executor in the will must be appointed if available and qualified.

2. Any proper person. In cases other than those set out in subsection 1, any proper person may be appointed special administrator.