script testing - prevent or change default wait for object

I am implementing a system for UI testing that will allow full modularity of our system.

when calling for an attribute of a map object - if the object is not on the screen, it enters a timeout with message "waiting for object". 

Is it possible to prevent the automatic wait period after calling object attribute\function from happening?

For example - I want SomeObject.Exists to return False immediatly in case it is not currently on the screen

thank you.