How to petition the court to begin probate

Inheritance Funding reports the probate process is essential for distributing a deceased's assets, requiring a court petition ...
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State senate rejects bill to establish direct state oversight of probate judges

By Sabrina Martin, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite coming under scrutiny in the past year because of Hancock County’s ...
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Circumstances when an estate might have to go through probate

Explore whether an estate has to go through probate. Discover alternatives, understand the pros and cons, and learn how ...
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Maine has known for decades that its probate system needs improvement. Now is the time to do it

By John Brautigam and James Haddow Probate court judges address some of the most personal and consequential legal matters for ...