Legal & Estate Guidance
Unfortunately, the death of a family member can not only bring unbearable sadness; it can also bring legal and estate-related issues to the foreground. Of course, we're not attorneys; which means we're not the right people to advise you on the legal specifics of your situation.
But, we can offer you the wisdom and insights we've gained during our time in funeral service. We invite you to read the pages below, and of course; if you have questions about anything you read here, simply pick up the phone and call us. We'll be privileged to assist you.
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Legal AdviceList Item 1
The death of a loved one can mean that you may need to find an attorney to help with the process of estate settlement. While it isn't necessary to have an attorney prepare an advance directive, it can be advantageous to have one prepare your will or any other estate-related documents.
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Estate SettlementList Item 2
Sometimes estate settlement is one of the hardest aspects of dealing with the death of a family member. This doesn't have to be the case if proper preparation of all estate documents took place prior to the death.
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Legal Next Of Kin
If you have not designated a Personal Representative to manage your estate, the task could fall to your Legal Next of Kin. Click here to see how the State of Maine determines who that is.