How to Challenge an Estate Administrator Appointment in Maine
Detailed answer If someone has been appointed the personal representative (often called an "administrator" or "estate administrator") of your grandparent’s estate in Maine and you believe that appointment is wrong, you can challenge it in probate court. Below is a clear, step‑by‑step explanation of how the challenge process typically works under Maine law, who can […]
Read article →Probate Without Full Administration and Real Property Transfers in Maine
Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Maine: How Real Property Transfers Work Quick summary Under Maine law, you can have a decedent's will admitted to probate for the limited purpose of transferring title to real property without opening a full administration if the circumstances allow. To clear title a buyer, lender, or registry of […]
Read article →Maine: How to Use the Court Clerk to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Maine you can ask the court to hold settlement proceeds with the clerk (often called depositing funds into the court registry) while you get final court approval, protect minors or unknown heirs, or sort out distribution. To do this you typically: (1) obtain a proposed order approving the settlement or […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property — Maine
Detailed Answer Short summary: In Maine, the person appointed by the probate court as the estate’s administrator (sometimes called a personal representative) holds estate property only to manage and distribute it according to the will or Maine probate law. They do not automatically gain personal ownership of property you are entitled to inherit. If you […]
Read article →Maine: Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Intestate Property Owner Dies (Siblings Involved)
What Happens to Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate and Siblings Are Involved? Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, consult a Maine attorney. Quick overview When a property owner dies without a will (intestate) in Maine, any […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Maine
How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Property Tax Foreclosure Sale in Maine This FAQ-style guide explains in plain language how someone with zero legal background can try to recover surplus funds left over after a municipal tax foreclosure sale in Maine. Short answer If a tax foreclosure sale produced money beyond what was needed […]
Read article →Maine — Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
How to document a repossessed vehicle when settling an estate in Maine Short answer: Gather the lender’s repossession and sale paperwork, the vehicle’s title and loan documents, the decedent’s death certificate and letters appointing the personal representative, and any correspondence showing dates and payments. Then file those documents with the probate estate’s inventory and use […]
Read article →Maine: Responding When a Sibling Claims You Mismanaged Estate Assets After Selling a Parent's Car
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Maine probate concepts and options. It is educational only and not legal advice. For legal advice about your exact situation, consult a licensed Maine probate attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer Short answer: selling your father’s car can be lawful or wrongful depending on […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in Maine When the Original Title Is Missing
Detailed Answer: How to transfer a deceased parent’s Maine car title to the surviving parent when the original title is missing Short answer: You will need (1) proof of the owner’s death, (2) proof of your authority to act for the estate or a small‑estate affidavit (if allowed), and (3) the Bureau of Motor Vehicles […]
Read article →Challenging or Dismissing a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Maine
Detailed Answer Short summary: If someone files a petition asking the probate court for possession and control of estate property in Maine, interested parties can challenge or seek dismissal by (1) confirming the court has jurisdiction and venue, (2) checking whether the petitioner has legal standing, (3) filing a timely written objection or motion to […]
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