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Maine’s Enactment of Uniform Probate Code
The Maine Uniform Probate Code (MUPC), Title 18-C M. R. S. § 1-101 et seq., https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/18-C/title18-Cch0sec0.html, with a delayed effective date of September 1, 2019 (see...
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Maine’s Transfer on Death Deeds
Photo by Milly Eaton on Pexels.com The enactment of the Maine Uniform Probate Code on September 1, 2019, brought with it Title 18-C M.R.S. § 6-401, et seq., the Uniform Real Property Transfer on...
View ArticleLiability of nonprobate transferee – Trick or Treat?
Hold on to your candy kiddos; this is a stickup! Title 18-C MRS Section 6-102(2) (http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/18-C/title18-Csec6-102.html) of Maine’s Uniform Probate Code introduces us to a...
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Maine’s New Elective Share – Does a Marriage Become More “Worthy” with Age?
Maine’s New Elective Share – Is a marriage more “worthy” with age? Maine’s new probate code thinks so. What do you think? Photo by Posawee Suwannaphati on Pexels.com If a decedent leaves a will and...
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Quality Control in Estate Planning – How to Run Your Firm like it is Made in...
Quality Control in Estate Planning – How to Run Your Firm like it is Made in Geneva. Estate Planning Systems and Checklists How do you maintain constant quality control in your estate planning...
View Article2020 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2020, which is available at...
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Turn AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell, and SuperLawyers on Their Heads, and What Do...
Let’s Do Something Great! New England Estate Planning (“NEEP”), is, among other things, a state-specific automated drafting site for lawyers licensed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and is...
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The Law Governing a Will – Can You Change It?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The Law Governing a Will – Can You Change It? Traditionally, a will in Maine was governed by the place where the decedent was domiciled at the time of his or her death....
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NEEP Adds New Automated Documents
Do you have estate planning form issues? NEEP has the answer. New England Estate Planning (“NEEP”)(www.newenglandestateplanning.com), which opened for attorney registration on January 1st, has just...
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The Covid-19 Testamentary Work Around – The Holographic Will
Some, but not all, states authorize holographic wills. Maine is one of those states that permit holographic wills. Title 18-C M.R.S. Section 2-502. A holographic will, in Maine, is defined as a will...
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