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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 36: TAXATION
Chapter 577: MAINE ESTATE TAX AFTER 2012
36 §4116. Appointment of personal representative on probate delay


36 ME Rev Stat § 4116 (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 6: INHERITANCE, SUCCESSION AND ESTATE TAXES

§4116. Appointment of personal representative on probate delay

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. [2011, c. 380, Pt. M, §9 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2011, c. 380, Pt. M, §9 (NEW).

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