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Maine — Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate and My Inheritance (and What to Do If the Executor Refuses to Provide It)
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my share of an estate in Maine, and what to do…
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Maine — How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale
Confirming the Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from the Sale of a Sibling’s House (Maine) This FAQ-style guide explains, in…
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Selling a Deceased Parent’s Mortgaged Home During Probate in Maine
Can a Home Be Sold During Probate When a Mortgage Remains? (Maine) Short answer: Yes — but only if the…
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Proving Vehicle Value in Maine Probate: How to Establish a Deceased Relative’s Car Worth
Detailed Answer When a person dies in Maine, the person appointed to handle the estate (the personal representative or administrator)…
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Maine — Selling a Deceased Parent’s House: Do You Need to Publish a Three‑Month Notice to Creditors?
Do you have to publish a three‑month notice to creditors before selling a deceased parent’s house in Maine? Short answer:…
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Proving Vehicle Value in Maine Probate: How to Document and Appraise Motor Vehicles
Detailed Answer Quick overview. When you are administering a Maine estate, you must list and document every asset of the…
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Maine: How to Become a Limited Personal Representative Through the Small Estate Process (FAQ)
FAQ: How do I get appointed as a limited personal representative under Maine’s small estate process so I can run…
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Maine — How to Prove a Zero Balance and Formally Close Your Spouse’s Estate
Detailed Answer: How to prove a zero balance and close a spouse’s estate in Maine Short answer: To close a…
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Using a Small‑Estate Affidavit in Maine: Can You Avoid Formal Probate?
Can a small‑estate affidavit replace formal probate in Maine? Short answer: Possibly — Maine provides informal, simplified ways for heirs…
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How to Open Probate in Maine for an Out‑of‑State Sibling’s Estate
Detailed answer If you are trying to open probate in Maine for a sibling who died while living in Maine,…