Category: Maine

  • Maine’s Top Court Stops Condo Deed Holder From Being Kicked Out

    Maine’s Top Court Stops Condo Deed Holder From Being Kicked Out

    Once upon a time, in 2022 to be precise, the Tidewater Loft Condominiums Association sued Judith L. Moskal-Kanz. They sought to foreclose on her unit and sell it.   Moskal-Kanz bought the condo unit in Old Orchard Beach, Maine through a warranty deed in December 2017. It’s a condo complex overlooking the beautiful Maine beachfront.…

  • Hold On, Maine Seniors. Property Tax Relief Is Coming

    Hold On, Maine Seniors. Property Tax Relief Is Coming

    Maine will cover property taxes for homeowners aged 65+ who have annual incomes under 40K. Thousands of homeowners — most of Maine’s residents who receive Social Security benefits — will be eligible for the benefit. The provision, LD 1638, takes effect on Oct. 18, 2021. There is a catch for these eligible owners, though. Here’s…

  • The Probate Process for Real Estate in Maine

    When a resident of Maine dies, it is likely that his or her estate will likely require probate. Probate is the process by which a property owner’s estate is transferred to the persons entitled to inherit it. All property which does not transfer through means of a survivorship interest, trust, or beneficiary designation is subject…