Relatives. The spouse of an applicant, and the parents of any applicant
under the age of 25, are liable for the support of the applicant (22
M.R.S.A. § 4319). In addition, the grandchildren, children,
parents, grandparents, the spouse and a registered domestic partner,
are liable for the burial costs of each other. The municipality considers
these relatives to be available resources and liable for the support
of their relatives in proportion to their respective ability. The
municipality may complain to any court of competent jurisdiction to
recover any expenses made on behalf of a recipient if the relatives
fail to fulfill their responsibility (22 M.R.S.A. § 4319).