A personal representative of an intestate estate is someone selected by the probate court to administer the decedent's estate when the decedent dies without a will.

The personal representative's (PR) deed of distribution for an intestate estate, under 33 M.R.S. 775-3-A, is a fiduciary instrument used to convey real property from an estate to a successor in interest pursuant to Maine's laws of descent. The PR deed conveys interest without any implied covenants of title (33 M.R.S. 771).

In addition to meeting the standard content requirements for real estate conveyancing documents, PR deeds must reference information regarding the relevant probate case. Deeds are subject to transfer taxes in Maine, and require a real estate transfer tax form, unless a valid exemption is noted on the deed. File the deed at the appropriate county's Register of Deeds.

Consult a lawyer with questions about Maine personal representative's deeds or with other inquiries related the probate process.

(Maine PRD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

These are different form types, not alternate versions of the current form.

Certificate of Trust

Certify the existence of a trust and the trustee authority to act, in place of recording the full trust. Includes certification of trust and trustee certificate formats.

Disclaimer of Interest

Formally decline or renounce an interest in property.

Trustees Deed

Transfer property from a trust through a trustee.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our personal representative deed of distribution intestate forms are specifically formatted for each of the 16 counties in Maine.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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