Laws
- Days After Death – Thirty (30) days.[1]
- Filing Fee – For filing a will for no probate, the fee is $15.[2]
- Maximum Amount ($) – $40,000.[3] This figure may fluctuate depending on the adjustments made by inflation when the Consumer Price Index exceeds or is less than the reference base index.[4]
- Signing – The affidavit must be signed by the affiant and acknowledged by a notary public.
- Statutes – Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedures for Small Estates
How to File (3 steps)
2. Complete Documents
Gather and complete the following required documents:
- Copy of the Decedent’s Death Certificate
- Small Estate Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (AF-102)
3. File With Probate Court
File all documents listed above with the decedent’s local probate court. Online filing is also available in Maine (instructions here).