Departments
 

Registry of Probate

The Register of Probate handles matters concerning the probating of wills, appointment of personal representatives, adoption orders and proceedings.
 
Below is a list of items that can be handled at the Register of Probate Office:
  • Wills filed without probate
  • Informal probte of Wills
  • Informal and Formal Appointment of Personal Representatives
  • Foreign Estates
  • Demands for Notice
  • Appointment of Guardians (Adults & Minors)
  • Appointment of Conservators (Adults & Minors)
  • Change of Name (Adults & Minors)
  • Emergency child protection orders
  • Adoptions
  • Consents for adoption
  • Termination of parental rights in conjunction with adoption proceedings
  • Establishment of parental rights in conjuction with adoption proceedings
  • Child support orders in conjunction with guardianship and determination of parental rights and responsibilities proceedings 
  • Trust proceedings
  • Complaints to determine parental rights and responsibilities
  • Any other matter governed by Statute and Rules of Court
  • Passport acceptance agent
 
 
 

Overview of the Registry of Probate

 
39A Spring Street
Belfast ME 04915
 
Mailing Address
PO Box 323
Belfast ME 04915
 
207-338-2780 Main
207-338-2360 Fax
 
8:00am to 4:00pm M-F
(excluding holidays)
 
Sharon Peavey
Register
Term ends 12/31/2012
 
Judy Nealley
Deputy Register
Appointed
 
Susan W. Longley
Judge of Probate
Term ends 12/31/2012
 
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