Document dated May 16, 2025, was received on Jul. 1 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Amends Maine uniform probate code on collection of personal property by affidavit use
Clarifies provision of law applies only to estates with values that do not exceed $40,000, adjusted for inflation pursuant to cost-of-living adjustment provisions.
Requires county probate courts to annually publish inflation-adjusted figure on website
Legislative History
On Apr. 10, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; and on the same day introduced in House.
On May 7, 2025, bill passed in House; on May 13, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On May 16, 2025, bill was signed into law by the governor and assigned Chapter 76.
Effectiveness
Ch. 76 becomes law 90 days after end of legislative session in which it was passed.
Legislature adjourned sine die Jun. 25, 2025, so becomes effective on Sep. 23, 2025.
Regulators
ME LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 78, Bill LD1545, 5/16/2025; Citation: ME LEG 18-C-3-12-1201;
