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Begin by entering the docket number and the name of the deceased in the designated fields at the top of the form.
Fill in your name, address, and telephone number as the petitioner. Ensure that all contact information is accurate for any follow-up communications.
Indicate your legal interest in the estate (e.g., surviving spouse, heir) and provide details about the decedent, including their full name, date of birth, and date of death.
List names and addresses of all heirs in section 8a. If applicable, indicate if there is a domestic partner and whether real estate is involved.
Complete sections regarding prior appointments of personal representatives and any demands for notice related to probate proceedings.
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What assets are exempt from probate in Maine?

Under current law, an estate whose value, less liens and encumbrances, is $20,000 or less can be claimed by the successor entitled to it with a simple affidavit, i.e. without the necessity for probate proceedings.

How long do you have to file probate after death in Maine?

How Long Do You Have to File Probate After a Death in Maine? Probate must be filed within three years of the persons death as listed in the Maine Code Title 18-C Section 3-108. There are a few exceptions where probate would be accepted after this deadline.

Do all estates have to go through probate Maine?

Does every estate have to go through probate? No. Certain kinds of property can be passed without going through probate. Property owned with a Right of Survivorship automatically transfers to the joint owner at death and that person owns the property fully.

How long do you have to file probate after death in Maine?

How Long Do You Have to File Probate After a Death in Maine? Probate must be filed within three years of the persons death as listed in the Maine Code Title 18-C Section 3-108. There are a few exceptions where probate would be accepted after this deadline.

What assets are exempt from probate in Maine?

Under current law, an estate whose value, less liens and encumbrances, is $20,000 or less can be claimed by the successor entitled to it with a simple affidavit, i.e. without the necessity for probate proceedings.

How do I settle an estate without a will in Maine?

Dying without a Will in Maine If there isnt a will, the probate court will appoint a personal representative, who has the legal authority to gather and value assets owned by the estate, pay bills and taxes owed by the estate, and finally, distribute the assets to the heirs or beneficiaries.

How do you close an estate in Maine?

Once the assets have been distributed, the Personal Representative prepares a final account of all income, expenses, and distributions, and distributes the account to the beneficiaries. Finally, the Personal Representative closes the estate by filing a Sworn Statement with the Probate Court.

Do you need a lawyer to file probate in Maine?

Some states may require a lawyer for submitting them to probate court, but Maine doesnt.

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