Intestate Succession
What is Maine's Law on Intestate Succession
The People’s Law Dictionary defines “intestate” as, “Referring to a situation where a person dies without leaving a valid will. This usually is voiced as ‘he died intestate,’ ‘intestate estate,’ or ‘intestate succession’” (see pg. 221).
Maine statutes addressing intestacy can be found in 18-C MRS, Article 2.
The legal publisher NOLO has compiled a guide of this topic: “Intestate Succession in Maine”
Up to date through the 2nd Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature.
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