Maine: What Happens After the 90‑Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim
After the 90‑Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim in Maine: What to Expect This FAQ explains, in plain language, what typically happens in Maine after the 90‑day waiting period for an unclaimed property claim. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer — how Maine handles claims after the 90‑day […]
Read article →Appointing an Administrator for an Intestate Estate in Maine
FAQ — Appointing an Administrator for an Intestate Estate in Maine Short answer: If your father died without a will (intestate), you can ask the Maine Probate Court in the county where he lived to appoint you as the administrator (sometimes called a personal representative). The court will review a petition, give notice to heirs […]
Read article →Maine — Order of Succession Among Children for Intestate Estate Administration
How Maine law determines the order of succession among children when someone dies without a will Short answer: If a person dies intestate (without a will) in Maine and is survived by children but not by a surviving spouse, the decedent’s estate generally passes to the children equally, with deceased children’s shares passing to their […]
Read article →Maine: How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage
Detailed Answer: Steps to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Maine This FAQ explains the typical steps you will follow when you need a Maine probate or guardianship/conservatorship court to approve the sale of real estate so you can pay off a mortgage. The exact steps depend on […]
Read article →Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts and Estate Creditors in Maine — FAQ
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Maine, payable-on-death (POD) accounts generally pass directly to the named beneficiary outside of probate. Because they are nonprobate transfers, they normally are not available to pay the decedent’s creditors through the probate process unless special circumstances apply (for example, valid creditor claims based on fraud, a secured creditor’s rights, or […]
Read article →Maine — How to Set Up an Estate Bank Account Using an IRS EIN
How to open an estate bank account using an IRS EIN in Maine Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For help specific to your situation, consult a qualified Maine probate attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer When a person dies, their estate (bank accounts, investments, property, and debts) often needs […]
Read article →Maine — Creditor Claims Filed After the 90-Day Notice Period: What You Need to Know
Late Creditor Claims in Maine Probate: Key Points for Executors and Beneficiaries Short answer (FAQ style) If a creditor files a claim after the 90‑day notice period in a Maine probate matter, the claim is generally subject to being barred. The personal representative can ask the probate court to disallow the late claim. A late […]
Read article →Evidence to Prove Undue Influence or Lack of Capacity in a Will — Maine
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every situation is different. Consult a licensed Maine attorney to discuss your specific case. Detailed Answer When someone challenges a will in Maine on the grounds of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity, they must present evidence that […]
Read article →Claiming Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Maine When There Is No Will
How to Claim Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Maine When There Is No Will Detailed Answer If your mother died without a will (that is, intestate) in Maine, the property she owned at death passes under Maine’s probate and intestacy rules. Below is a clear, step-by-step explanation of how to identify and claim […]
Read article →Maine: Surviving Spouse Rights When a Spouse Dies Without a Will and Family Cuts You Out
What are your rights in Maine if your spouse died without a will and their family is cutting you out? Short answer: As a surviving spouse in Maine you have important legal rights: you are a primary heir under Maine’s probate (intestacy) rules, you have priority to be appointed the estate’s personal representative, and you […]
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