Maine Probate Attorneys
Probate attorney listings for Maine by county. Each names the attorney and gives the firm’s own phone and website; you contact them directly. Listings are advertising. Settled Estate is not a law firm and does not refer, match, or recommend any attorney.
No firm is listed in Maine yet. One listing per county, free while the directory fills.
Counties with no listing yet16 of 16 counties
- Androscoggin County
- Aroostook County
- Cumberland County
- Franklin County
- Hancock County
- Kennebec County
- Knox County
- Lincoln County
- Oxford County
- Penobscot County
- Piscataquis County
- Sagadahoc County
- Somerset County
- Waldo County
- Washington County
- York County
Do you need an attorney for probate in Maine?No lawyer required
Maine does not require a personal representative to hire an attorney. Title 18-C contains no counsel mandate, informal probate is handled through the county Register of Probate, and small personal-property estates pass by affidavit under 18-C M.R.S. 3-1201 with no court case at all.
- Informal probate: an applicant applies to the Register of Probate for informal probate or appointment, a clerical, unsupervised track built for uncontested estates. (18-C M.R.S. § 3-301)
- Small estates: personal property passes by affidavit without any court proceeding, under the inflation-adjusted ceiling of 18-C M.R.S. § 3-1201. (18-C M.R.S. § 3-1201)
Informal probate through the Register of Probate is the realistic do-it-yourself lane for an uncontested Maine estate. A contested will, an insolvent estate, or real estate that must be sold is where counsel earns the fee.
Governing authority: No counsel mandate in the Maine Probate Code (Title 18-C); informal probate runs through the county Register of Probate and small personal-property estates pass by affidavit. Verified August 22, 2026.
Probate attorney fees in MaineNo statutory schedule; a straightforward estate is estimated at $2,500 to $6,250
Maine has no statutory attorney-fee schedule for an ordinary estate; firms bill by the hour, a flat fee, or a percentage they set themselves. The $2,500 to $6,250 figure is a Settled Estate estimate built from a stated hours band and the state's average attorney hourly rate, not a quote; a contested estate or one with real property runs higher.
Court costs are separate. Estimate them with the Maine fee calculator, and see how Maine compares in the cost of probate by state study.
Attorneys: one listing per county, free while the directory fills, after an eligibility check (an active, relevant practice in good standing; a check, not an endorsement). Send the firm name, the attorney’s name, the counties you serve, one sentence on the practice, and the phone and website families should use to [email protected]. A link back is welcome and never a condition.
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Information current as of 2026-09-11
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.