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However, being an executor can be a time-consuming job that can take weeks or even months. That's why most executors are entitled to receive some sort of payment for their services, either through the terms of the will or by state law.

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Maine Sworn Closing Statement by Representative - Small Estates

Maine Sworn Closing Statement by Representative - Small Estates

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Under Maine statute, if the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed homestead allowance, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative of the decedent may distribute the assets of the estate immediately, without a court filing or additional notice to other parties. After distributing the assets of the estate, the estate may be closed by the filing of a verified closing statement.

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To fill out a Maine small estate affidavit, begin by gathering the necessary information about the deceased, including their assets and liabilities. Use the Maine Sworn Closing Statement by Representative - Small Estates form, which is designed to simplify this process. Make sure to provide all required details accurately, as this ensures smooth processing. If you feel uncertain, US Legal Forms offers templates and guidance to help you complete the affidavit with confidence.

Is Probate Required in Maine? Much of the time, probate will be necessary for estates in Maine. The court is required to ensure the assets of the estate are handled as directed by the will or by state law. Some assets may be exempt from probate with automatic transfer to the heirs.

However, being an executor can be a time-consuming job that can take weeks or even months. That's why most executors are entitled to receive some sort of payment for their services, either through the terms of the will or by state law.

The fee varies depending on the size of the estate from $20.00 for an estate of $10,000 or less to $950.00 for an estate of $2,000,000 plus $100.00 for each additional $500,000.

In Maine, each county has its own probate court. If there is a Will, it needs to be submitted to the probate court.If the decedent did not have a Will, the estate is distributed according to Maine's intestacy law. The probate court will supervise the Personal Representative during the probate process.

A personal representative in California is entitled to compensation for ordinary services provided to the estate. California Probate Code § 10800. These fees are also called statutory fees, because they are provided by statute.

A personal representative is appointed by a judge to oversee the administration of a probate estate.When a personal representative is nominated to the position in a will, he's commonly called the executor of the estate.

The executor is entitled to 5% of the first $200,000 of corpus; 3.5% of the excess over $200,000 up to $1,000,000; and 2% of the excess of the corpus over $1,000,000. From a practical standpoint, using my example of a $400,000 estate, my hypothetical executor would be entitled to a commission of $17,000.

Notify all creditors. File tax returns and pay final taxes. File the final accounting with the probate court. Distribute remaining assets to beneficiaries. File a closing statement with the court.

In Maine, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you ownreal estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (it's similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a successor trustee).

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Sworn Closing Statement by Representative - Small Estates

Maine recognizes a small estate affidavit and also a summary administration proceeding. You may either order the Small Estate Affidavit for Estates smaller than 20,000 or the Summary Administration where the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed homestead allowance, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent.

Small Estates General Summary: Small Estate laws were enacted in order to enable heirs to obtain property of the deceased without probate, or with shortened probate proceedings, provided certain conditions are met. Small estates can be administered with less time and cost. If the deceased had conveyed most property to a trust but there remains some property, small estate laws may also be available. Small Estate procedures may generally be used regardless of whether there was a Will. In general, the two forms of small estate procedures are recognized:

1. Small Estate Affidavit Some states allow an affidavit to be executed by the spouse and/or heirs of the deceased and present the affidavit to the holder of property such as a bank to obtain property of the deceased. Other states require that the affidavit be filed with the Court. The main requirement before you may use an affidavit is that the value of the personal and/or real property of the estate not exceed a certain value.
2. Summary Administration -Some states allow a Summary administration. Some states recognize both the Small Estate affidavit Summary Administration, basing the requirement of which one to use on value of the estate. Example: If the estate value is 10,000 or less an affidavit is allowed but if the value is between 10,000 to 20,000 a summary administration is allowed.

Maine Summary:
Under Maine statute, if the estate of the decedent is sufficiently small as defined by Â§3-1203, (please see below), the personal representative of the decedent may distribute the assets of the estate immediately, without a court filing or additional notice to other parties. After distributing the assets of the estate, the estate may be closed by the filing of a verified closing statement.

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1201. Collection of personal property by affidavit

(a) Thirty days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent upon being presented an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:

(1) The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $20,000;

(2) Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;

(3) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction; and

(4) The claiming successor is entitled to payment or delivery of the property.

(b) A transfer agent of any security shall change the registered ownership on the books of a corporation from the decedent to the successor or successors upon the presentation of an affidavit as provided in subsection (a).

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1202. Effect of affidavit

The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if he dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. He is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, transfer, or issue any personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer or issuance is made is answerable and accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate or to any other person having a superior right.

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1203. Small estates; summary administrative procedure

If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed homestead allowance, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative, without giving notice to creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in section 3-1204.

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1204. Small estates; closing by sworn statement of personal representative

(a) Unless prohibited by order of the court and except for estates being administered by supervised personal representatives, a personal representative may close an estate administered under the summary procedures of section 3-1203 by filing with the court, at any time after disbursement and distribution of the estate, a verified statement stating that:

(1) To the best knowledge of the personal representative, the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, did not exceed homestead allowance, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable, necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent;

(2) The personal representative has fully administered the estate by disbursing and distributing it to the persons entitled thereto; and

(3) The personal representative has sent a copy of the closing statement to all distributees of the estate and to all creditors or other claimants of whom he is aware whose claims are neither paid nor barred and has furnished a full account in writing of his administration to the distributees whose interests are affected.

(b) If no actions or proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court one year after the closing statement is filed, the appointment of the personal representative terminates.

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1205. Social security payments

If, (1) not less than 30 days after the death of a Maine resident entitled, at the time of his death, to a monthly benefit or benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, all or part of the amount of such benefit or benefits not in excess of $1,000 is paid by the United States to the surviving spouse, one or more of the deceased's children, or descendants of his deceased children, the deceased's father or mother, or the deceased's brother or sister, preference being given in the order named if more than one request for payment shall have been made by or for such individuals, upon an affidavit made and filed with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare by the surviving spouse or other relative by whom or on whose behalf request for payment is made, and (2) the affidavit shows the date of death of the deceased, the relationship of the affiant to the deceased, that no personal representative for the deceased has been appointed and qualified, and that, to the affiant's knowledge, there exists at the time of filing of the affidavit, no relative of a closer degree of kindred to the deceased than the affiant, then such payment pursuant to the affidavit shall be deemed to be a payment to the legal representative of the decedent and, regardless of the truth or falsity of the statements made therein, shall constitute a full discharge and release of the United States from any further claim for such payment to the same extent as if such payment had been made to the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

Sworn Closing Statement by Representative - Small Estates

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1201. Collection of personal property by affidavit

(1) The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $20,000;

(2) Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;

(3) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction; and

(4) The claiming successor is entitled to payment or delivery of the property.

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1202. Effect of affidavit

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1203. Small estates; summary administrative procedure

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1204. Small estates; closing by sworn statement of personal representative

(2) The personal representative has fully administered the estate by disbursing and distributing it to the persons entitled thereto; and

18-A M.R.S.A. Â§ 3-1205. Social security payments

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