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Maine: Will Remaining Proceeds from a Parents’ Home Sale Be Distributed Under Dad’s Will?
Detailed Answer — How leftover proceeds from a sale of a parent’s home are handled under Maine law Short answer:…
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How to File a Father’s Will in Maine When the Original Is Withheld
Filing a Decedent’s Will in Maine When the Original Is Withheld Short answer: If someone who has the original will…
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Maine: Reimbursing Yourself From an Estate for a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a Maine probate…
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Maine: Distributing Remaining Estate Funds to Children After Taxes and Claims
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For guidance about a specific estate, consult a Maine probate attorney. Detailed…
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Maine: Do Administrators of an Intestate Estate Need to Post a Bond?
Detailed Answer In Maine, when someone is appointed by the probate court to serve as a personal representative (often called…
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How Maine Courts Choose an Estate Administrator: Key Factors and What to Expect
Factors Maine Courts Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator Disclaimer: This article is informational only and is not legal advice.…
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Maine — How unauthorized charges to a parent’s estate are handled in probate
How unauthorized charges to a parent’s estate are handled through probate in Maine Detailed answer Short answer: Unauthorized charges to…
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Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts in Maine
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Maine law and common steps people take when…
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How to File a Partition Action in Maine: Force Sale or Buyout Options
Frequently Asked Question — Partition Actions Under Maine Law Disclaimer: This information is educational only and not legal advice. For…
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Maine: Life Estate Duties — Repair, Maintenance, and Avoiding Waste
Short answer: A life tenant in Maine generally must preserve the property, avoid committing waste, keep up ordinary repairs and…