A proposal to move the Probate Court out of Town Hall is off the table for now, but court staff say they still worry that water damage in the building is impacting their health. Probate employees have ...

Letters probate is an order of the Court of King’s Bench that proves the authority of the executor named in a will to deal ...

One of the more misunderstood areas of law is “probate.” We have all heard the term before but you may not be exactly sure ...

There are several ways to leave an inheritance, including a living trust. Although a living trust is not the ideal route for everyone, it has a few benefits that make it a great option. Let's look at ...

The few thousand dollars you pay a lawyer to look after it will be paid out of the estate, shared by all the ...

Heidi Jordan contends she was inappropriately placed on administrative leave after her dog nipped a county janitor.

If you want your estate and your wishes to remain private and confidential, a trust will serve you better than a last will and testament, which will go through probate court. Write your estate plans ...

A distant family member died and I just found out I'm stuck handling their estate. What to do when you're named executor and ...

Financial experts break down what you need to know about inherited property. Learn how to navigate inheritance and estate ...

Surprisingly, one of the most challenging aspects of dealing with a death in the family isn’t the death itself, it’s whatever ...

A Hancock County probate judge is again at risk of losing his ability to practice law because he has not paid his taxes. William Blaisdell was sanctioned by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar ...

You can also hire a lawyer and sue your neighbor (or even just threaten to sue) claiming that the dog's barking is a nuisance. Your goal would be to stop the barking rather than have them pay you ...