Intestate Succession
What is Maine's Law on Intestate Succession
When someone dies without a valid will, they are said to have died intestate. Maine statutes addressing intestacy can be found in 18-C MRS, Article 2, Part 1.
The legal publisher NOLO has compiled a guide of this topic: “Intestate Succession in Maine”
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