Probate in Maine
Maine pays personal representatives and attorneys reasonable compensation, tested against six factors written into the statute, with no fixed percentage. The small estate affidavit threshold rises each year with inflation, unlike most states. Creditor claims are barred faster by default than in most states. Maine also levies an estate tax with an exclusion that adjusts each year and graduated rates on the excess, with no cliff.
Personal Injury in Maine
Maine gives six years for most injury claims, one of the longest windows anywhere in the country. Recovery is barred at 50% fault, but the jury reduces damages by what it finds just and equitable rather than by a strict formula. Ordinary and malpractice damages are not capped. Attorney fees have no cap in general injury cases, though medical malpractice uses a sliding-scale fee limit.
Family Law in Maine
Maine sets child support from a table and two state worksheets, using income shares, add-ons and a self-support reserve, with a rule for equal care. There is no spousal support formula, but the law presumes limits that depend on the length of the marriage. Marital property is divided in proportions the court considers just, not a fixed percentage. A divorce needs six months of residence for the plaintiff and a final hearing at least 60 days after service.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Maine attorney before acting. See our methodology.