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Estate probate appeal by a party with a document already declared invalid by a lower court.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
It varies widely. It can take perhaps as little as a month or up to a year or more. I would not expect a ruling for several months at least.
I am a Pro se Plaintiff, I filed a motion to modify a year later we had a hearing. My ex had a lawyer I did not. I followed all rules of civil procedure and certified mail my copies of all exhibits I was using during the hearing. Our case was over ZOOM. Day 1 I tried to present my case my exs... View More 
answered on Jul 20, 2021
The first thing you need to be concerned about is Maine Rule of Appellate Procedure 2B(c)(1), which provides: "The time within which an appeal may be taken in a civil case shall be 21 days after entry into the docket of the judgment or order appealed from, unless a shorter time is provided by... View More
There are no lawyers in Maine who know what to do? They took my business and the house.People say to me , " they can' t do that "? I reply " they have". MOST awful experience. So I am in first circuit and they ignore the case.18-1930. If there is an attorney out... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2019
I’m sorry, but I cannot understand your question as currently posed. If you are able to provide some additional facts, I will be happy to attempt to provide you with an answer.
answered on Nov 9, 2018
Probate Court decisions may be appealed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on matters of law. Here is a website that explains the appeal process to the Supreme Judicial Court: http://www.courts.maine.gov/maine_courts/supreme/appeals.html. I would suggest that you consult with an attorney to... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
If you justifiably missed a court date because of an accident, for instance, you would want to move for a rehearing. If not, your chances of an appeal are very slim.
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