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Maine law has these formalities for making a will: a will must be in writing and signed by the testator (will-maker) or in the will-maker's name by someone else who the will-maker asked to sign for them, as long as the will-maker asked the other person to sign the will, and it was done in their conscious presence.

In Maine, any person 18 or more years of age who is of ?sound mind? may make a Will. The ?sound mind? standard means you can identify the natural objects of your bounty and be able to identify, in general terms, your assets and liabilities.

No, in Maine, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Maine allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

If you die with children but no spouse, your children will inherit everything. If you die with a spouse and descendants from you and your spouse, your spouse will inherit the first $50,000 of the intestate property, then half the remaining balance. Your descendants will inherit the other half of the remaining balance.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to make a Will in Maine. There are some situations, like a complex estate or difficult family relationships, where it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer.

Someone's last will and testament lays out what should happen to their money and possessions after they die. If someone disagrees with the contents of a will, they may be able to contest the will. Challenging a will costs thousands of dollars, with lawyer fees likely reaching $5,000 to $10,000 at a minimum.