§3-102. Necessity of order of probate for will
Except as provided in section 3-1201, to be effective to prove the transfer of any property or to nominate an executor, a will must be declared to be valid by an order of informal probate by the registers or an adjudication of probate by the court. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 3: PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION
18-C §3-101. Devolution of estate at death; restrictions
18-C §3-102. Necessity of order of probate for will
18-C §3-103. Necessity of appointment for administration
18-C §3-104. Claims against decedent; necessity of administration
18-C §3-105. Proceedings affecting devolution and administration; jurisdiction of subject matter
18-C §3-106. Proceedings within the jurisdiction of court; service; jurisdiction over persons
18-C §3-107. Scope of proceedings; proceedings independent; exception
18-C §3-108. Probate, testacy and appointment proceedings; ultimate time limit
18-C §3-109. Statutes of limitation on decedent's cause of action