Maine Sample Letter for Initiate Probate Proceedings for Estate — Complaint to Probate Will Subject: Legal Action to Probate the Will — Initiate Probate Proceedings for [Deceased Individual's Name]'s Estate [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court Name] [Probate Court Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear Honorable Members of the Probate Court, RE: Estate of [Deceased Individual's Full Name] I hereby present this letter to initiate probate proceedings for the estate of [Deceased Individual's Full Name]. As a concerned party of the decedent's estate, I respectfully request the court's assistance in probating the will as stipulated by applicable Maine probate laws. Background: 1. Deceased Individual's Information: — Full Name: [Deceased Individual's Full Name] — Date of Birth: [Deceased Individual's Date of Birth] — Date of Death: [Deceased Individual's Date of Death] — Last Residence: [Deceased Individual's Last Residence] — Social Security Number: [Deceased Individual's SSN] 2. Probate Property Information: — Description of Property: [Provide a brief description of the property, if any, that falls under probate] — Current Market Value: [Estimated current market value of the probate property] — Outstanding Debts/Claims: [List any known outstanding debts or claims against the estate] 3. Executor/Personal Representative: — Executor's Information: [Executor's Full Name, Address, Contact Information] — Relationship to Deceased: [Executor's relationship to the decedent] — Executor's Consent: [Confirm the executor's consent to be appointed as the personal representative] 4. Will Detail: — Last Will and Testament: [Mention the existence and location of the original will] — Beneficiaries: [Provide a list of beneficiaries named in the will] — Alternate Personal Representative: [Mention if an alternate personal representative is named] Request for Probate: In accordance with Maine's probate laws [cite specific laws or statutes if applicable], I kindly request that the probate court admit the attached Last Will and Testament [or state its location] to probate. Furthermore, I request that the court consider appointing the named executor [or alternate personal representative, if applicable] to administer the estate. Enclosed Documents: Please find the following documents enclosed herewith for review: 1. Copy of the Last Will and Testament 2. Death Certificate of the Deceased Individual 3. Executor's Consent to Serve 4. State any additional supporting documents as required Conclusion: I earnestly request the Probate Court's prompt attention to this matter, considering the importance of settling the decedent's estate. I pledge my full cooperation and am I willing to provide any additional documentation or information necessary for the successful completion of the probate proceedings. Should you require any clarification or if any further steps need to be taken, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your contact information]. Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]