Maine § 36 §4116 Appointment of personal representative on probate delay

Maine Statutes

§ 36 §4116 — Appointment of personal representative on probate delay

Maine·Title 36 TAXATION·Part 6 INHERITANCE, SUCCESSION AND ESTATE TAXES·Ch. 577 MAINE ESTATE TAX AFTER 2012

If, upon the death of a person leaving an estate that may be liable to pay tax under this chapter, 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 assessor, may appoint a personal representative. Nothing may prevent the assessor from petitioning for appointment within 6 months after the date of death, if in the opinion of the assessor that action is necessary.

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If, upon the death of a person leaving an estate that may be liable to pay tax under this chapter, 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 assessor, may appoint a personal representative. Nothing may prevent the assessor from petitioning for appointment within 6 months after the date of death, if in the opinion of the assessor that action is necessary.

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