18-C §1-505. Notice to beneficiaries; furnishing of copies
§1-505. Notice to beneficiaries; furnishing of copies A register shall, within 30 days after a will is probated, notify by mail all beneficiaries under the will that devises have been made to them, stating the name of the testator and the name of the personal representative, if a personal representative has been appointed at the […]
18-C §1-303. Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer
§1-303. Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer 1. Court where proceeding first commenced. If a proceeding under this Code could be maintained in more than one court in this State, the court in which the proceeding is first commenced has the exclusive right to proceed. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. […]
18-C §1-506. Deputy register of probate
§1-506. Deputy register of probate A register may appoint a deputy register for the county, subject to the requirements of Title 30-A, section 501. The deputy register may perform any of the duties prescribed by law to be performed by the register. The signature of the deputy register has the same force and effect as […]
18-C §1-304. Rule-making power
§1-304. Rule-making power 1. Rules. The Supreme Judicial Court may prescribe by general rules the forms, practice and procedure, including rules of evidence, to be followed in all proceedings under this Code and all appeals from such proceedings. The rules must be consistent with the provisions of this Code and may not abridge, enlarge or […]
18-C §1-507. Inspection of register’s conduct of office
§1-507. Inspection of register’s conduct of office A judge shall constantly inspect the conduct of the register with respect to the register’s records and duties and give information in writing of any breach of the register’s bond to the treasurer of the county, who shall bring a civil action. Any funds recovered in the civil […]
18-C §1-305. Records and certified copies; judicial supervision
§1-305. Records and certified copies; judicial supervision The register shall maintain records and files and provide copies of documents as provided in sections 1‑501 to 1‑511 and further records and copies as the Supreme Judicial Court may by rule provide. The register is subject to the supervision and authority of the judge of the court […]
18-C §1-508. Register incapable or neglects duties
§1-508. Register incapable or neglects duties When a register is unable to perform or neglects the duties of the office, the judge shall certify the register’s inability or neglect to the county treasurer, the time of the commencement and termination of the inability or neglect and the name of the person who has performed the […]
18-C §1-306. No jury trial; removal
§1-306. No jury trial; removal 1. No jury trial. In any proceeding under this Code, the court shall sit without a jury. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2. Removal to Superior Court for jury trial. Upon timely demand by any party, any proceeding […]
18-C §1-307. Register; powers
§1-307. Register; powers The register has the power to probate wills, appoint personal representatives as provided in sections 3‑302 and 3‑307 and perform other duties set out in this Code. The acts and orders that may be performed by the register under this Code may also be performed by a judge of the court or […]
18-C §1-308. Appeals
§1-308. Appeals Appeals from all final judgments, orders and decrees of the court may be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, as in other civil actions. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. […]