De 401a 2025

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The document is a Maine Probate Court form (DE-401(A)) used to report the value of a deceased person's estate, including both resident and non-resident properties. It outlines the required information regarding real estate, tangible and intangible personal property, debts, and potential estate taxes. The form must be completed by the personal representative or attorney, certifying the accuracy of the reported assets and values.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the de 401a in the editor.
Begin by entering the Docket Number at the top of the form. This is essential for identifying your case.
Fill in the name of the deceased in the 'Estate Of' section, ensuring accuracy as this information is critical.
Input the Date of Death in the designated field. This date is vital for probate proceedings.
Complete the Resident Estate section by providing estimated values for real estate, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property. Ensure you add these values correctly to calculate total probate estate value.
If applicable, answer questions regarding non-probate taxable estate and indicate whether a Federal or Maine Estate Tax Return will be filed.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom, confirming that all information provided is accurate to your knowledge.

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How much does an estate have to be worth to go to probate in Maine?

If the probate estate has a total value (value of probate assets minus any liens and encumbrances) of $51,100 or less (for deaths in 2025) and does not include any real property, then probate is not necessary.

How long does probate take in Maine?

How Long Does Probate Take in Maine? In Maine, probate can take about 9 - 18 months to complete. The larger and more complex an estate is, the longer it can take.

What is considered a small estate in Maine?

In Maine, if an estate is worth no more than $40,000, it is considered a small estate. Small estates can be wrapped up quickly by filing a document called a Small Estate Affidavit. This is usually a simple process, but there are some legal steps that must be taken before you can wrap up a small estate.

What is the estate tax in Maine for non residents?

The tax is 8% on the amount between $7 million and $10 million; 10% on the amount between $10 million and $13 million, and 12% on the excess. For a nonresident decedent, a pro-forma federal Form 706 is required, showing all the property of the decedent, wherever located, which is subject to the federal estate tax.

What is the definition of a small estate?

Maine Inheritance Law for Children If you die with children but no spouse, your children will inherit everything. If you die with a spouse and descendants from you and your spouse, your spouse will inherit the first $50,000 of the intestate property, then half the remaining balance.

How to avoid probate in Maine after death?

If enough assets are categorized as nonprobate assets, that will ensure that the value of the probate estate remains below $51,100, making probate unnecessary. Some methods to help achieve this include jointly titling assets, fully funding a revocable trust, and naming pay-on-death beneficiaries for bank accounts.

What is a small estate in Maine?

The value of the decedents estate, less encumbrances and liens, must be less than $40,000 (indexed to inflation: $51,100 in 2025)

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