Maine § 36 §4077 Appointment of personal representative on probate delay

Maine Statutes

§ 36 §4077 — Appointment of personal representative on probate delay

Maine § 36 §4077

Title 36TAXATION

Part 6INHERITANCE, SUCCESSION AND ESTATE TAXES

Ch. 575MAINE ESTATE TAX

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36, § 36 §4077 (2026).

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If, upon the death of a person leaving an estate which may be liable to pay an estate tax, a will is not offered for probate or an application for administration is not made within 6 months after the date of death, or if the personal representative does not qualify within that period, the Probate Court, upon application by the State Tax Assessor, may appoint a personal representative. Nothing may prevent the State Tax Assessor from petitioning for appointment within 6 months after the date of death, if in the opinion of the State Tax Assessor that action is necessary.

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If, upon the death of a person leaving an estate which may be liable to pay an estate tax, a will is not offered for probate or an application for administration is not made within 6 months after the date of death, or if the personal representative does not qualify within that period, the Probate Court, upon application by the State Tax Assessor, may appoint a personal representative. Nothing may prevent the State Tax Assessor from petitioning for appointment within 6 months after the date of death, if in the opinion of the State Tax Assessor that action is necessary.