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A Maine quitclaim deed without covenant is used to convey property to a buyer from a seller but does not provide a guarantee or warranty. This means the buyer is purchasing only whatever interest the seller may or may not have in the property being sold. These types of deeds are occasionally used between family members…

A Maine landlord’s notice to enter permits the property owner or an agent to enter the premises of an occupied dwelling for purposes allowed by law. Maine law requires “reasonable” notice, with notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours presumed to be reasonable, and requires the landlord to enter only at reasonable times. Laws – Me. Rev. Stat….

A Maine non-compete agreement prohibits a person from working in a similar business in order to protect an employer’s trade secrets, confidential information, or goodwill. Furthermore, a non-compete may only be used if a non-disclosure or non-solicitation cannot protect the entity’s interest in the same manner. Laws Legally Enforceable? Low-Wage Workers Disclosure (notice) Effective Date…

A Maine notary acknowledgment form is used to officially certify the signing of a document. This formal notary acknowledgment is intended to verify that the individual is signing the document of their own free will. Before having their document notarized, the individual will fill out all of the required information and bring the completed forms…

The Maine revocable living trust is a legal agreement used to protect a person’s assets during their lifetime and distribute them outside probate after they die. The Grantor will appoint a Trustee (often themselves) to manage the Trust and control the assets. If the Grantor becomes mentally or physically unfit to manage their financial affairs, the Trustee…

A Maine self-proving affidavit form is a document attached to a last will and testament that functions as proof that the will was signed and witnessed by the testator (creator) and the involved witnesses. A self-proving affidavit performs virtually all the functions of an attestation clause but allows the will to be permitted to probate without…

Maine name change forms are required to change an individual’s name through the court process legally. The person making the request may be required to attend a court hearing when the decision regarding their petition is made. However, if the name change is related to marriage or divorce, these forms are not required. Filing Fee The…

The Maine do not resuscitate (DNR or DNAR) order form is a document which doctors provide to patients who do not want to be resuscitated in the event that their breathing or heartbeat stops. Once the patient has filled out the document and both they and the doctor have signed the order, it will be added to their…

A Maine security deposit demand letter is a letter sent by a tenant to a landlord who has failed to return a security deposit. In cases where the tenancy is outlined in a written agreement, the landlord must refund the deposit within the period described in the agreement so long as the duration does not exceed…

The Maine employment contract is a written agreement between an employer and an employee that specifies the conditions of employment and the amount of compensation. Having a written contract ensures that both parties will uphold their end of the agreement. It also protects them in the event that either party breaks the agreement or pursues…