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Maine: Where to open probate when someone died in one state but lived in another
Detailed Answer — Which jurisdiction controls probate under Maine law? When someone dies, two separate questions determine where to open…
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How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Maine
Detailed Answer When you plan to sell a parent’s home that is part of their estate in Maine, the key…
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Retitling a Vehicle After a Parent Dies — Maine Guide
Detailed Answer — Step-by-step guide under Maine law This FAQ explains the common steps people follow in Maine when a…
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Maine — What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
FAQ: Who gets leftover sale proceeds when someone dies intestate in Maine? Short answer: In Maine, money from a sale…
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Maine — What to Do if an Administrator Withholds Estate Documents
What to do if an estate administrator is withholding asset information in Maine Short answer: In Maine you can demand…
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What Happens If a Will Is Not Properly Signed in Maine?
Detailed answer: What happens when a will is not properly signed under Maine law When a will lacks the required…
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How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in Maine
How to Formally Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in Maine Short answer: If you object to a…
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Maine: Forcing a Spouse to Sell a Home and Distribute Proceeds — Probate Remedies and Steps
Can the estate force the sale of a house and distribute the proceeds under Maine law? Short answer: Possibly —…
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Maine — How to Recover a Cash Bequest When an Executor Won’t Cooperate
Overview If you are named to receive a cash bequest from a sibling’s will but the estate’s personal representative (executor)…
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Filing a Notice to Creditors in Maine: Process, Checklist, and Where to Find Statutes
Detailed Answer — How filing a Notice to Creditors works in Maine Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is…