ME · rules
M.R. Prob. P. 5
SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
(a) Probate Proceedings. Rule 5(a)-(g) & (j) of the Maine Rules of Civil
Procedure governs procedure in the Probate Courts so far as applicable for all
papers filed in probate proceedings, except applications or petitions requiring
notice to be served under Rule 4. The Register of Probate is the clerk for filings
in probate proceedings. Service under this rule shall be made upon any person
who has filed a demand for notice concerning the estate in question, and upon
any other person as required by statute or these rules or order of the court.
(b) Civil Proceedings. Rule 5(a)-(g) & (j) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure
governs procedure in civil proceedings in the Probate Courts. Service under this
rule shall be made upon any person who has filed a demand for notice
concerning the estate in question.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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