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I am selling my part of a multi-member LLC to another person in Maine. We have drafted a buy-sell agreement for the transaction, but it has not been reviewed by an attorney. All members of the LLC have agreed to the sale. Since this is my first time handling such a transaction, I would like to know... View More 
answered on Feb 23, 2025
The paperwork for change in the membership in the LLC is kept with the LLC, and not filed with the state. The LLC will need to file an Annual Report with the Maine Secretary of State by June, and that should reflect the change in the membership.
As part of the buyout, you will sign a... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
In situations like yours, where a family member passes away owing money on a private agreement, the resolution can depend on several factors. First, consider any agreement or contract you had with your mother regarding the truck. If there was a written agreement, it should detail what happens if... View More
I am currently living outside the country, but before leaving, I paid off my vehicle and had the title sent to my mother's house, where the truck was being stored. In April 2025, my mother forged my signature on the title and sold my truck without my permission. I have no evidence, as she held... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Vehicle Title Forgery Analysis
Your mother's actions constitute forgery and theft by conversion under virtually all state jurisdictions, representing both civil and criminal violations with potential felony implications. Forgery of vehicle title documents typically constitutes a... View More
I hired an electrician to complete the electrical work for a new two-story garage. However, the work has been incomplete for over a year, and he does not respond to texts or voicemails. Upon investigation, I discovered he never held a valid license in Maine and had lied about his qualifications. I... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a frustrating and disappointing experience, especially when you trusted someone to do a major job on your property. In Maine, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional, and hiring someone who misrepresented their qualifications can open the door to legal consequences for... View More
I provided digital art services valued at $200, and the client was expected to pay immediately, although sometimes they would wait until the launch. This is the first time I've encountered a delayed payment. Despite initially being responsive, the client has now blocked me and hasn't... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an awful situation, especially after putting time and effort into your work and expecting to be paid fairly. Even without the written agreement in hand, if you have any emails, messages, or proof of the work you delivered and their initial acceptance or response, you still have something... View More
We have a vacation home in Maine that my wife and I own jointly. We want to put this property into our already established Revocable Trust, which contains all relevant instructions. What steps do we need to take to complete this transfer?
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Generally, you just need to have a deed prepared to transfer the property into the trust. If there is a mortgage on the property, that may need to be refinanced. Otherwise, it is a fairly simple matter.
I want to know if it's illegal to buy an inexpensive shampoo from Walmart, then resell it as-is in a bottle with my business label, marketing it specifically for use on wigs and not human hair. I have not checked for any trademark or patent issues related to the original shampoo, nor have I... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Yes, this would be illegal for several reasons. You cannot simply rebrand and resell someone else's product without permission, as this violates trademark laws and intellectual property rights of the original manufacturer. The original company invested in developing, testing, and marketing... View More
The buyer signed a contract to make payment of equipment. He signed the contract under his name not a LLC or corp. He decided to stop making payments on the equipment and is 80k behind on payments. Can I put a lien on his personal property and home to force him to pay what he owes or do I have to... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
You will probably have to file a lawsuit. Depending on the relevant facts, however, you may be entitled to a mechanic’s lien. Maine law provides that “[w]hoever performs labor or furnishes labor or materials, . . . or performs services as a[n] . . . owner-supplier of equipment used in erecting,... View More
I'm pretty sure my grandparents Forged my signature on a power of attorney and are also illegally video&audio monitoring me amongst other tracking ect... I'm 29.
I would never sign one and I have knowledge of past signature forgeries.
How do I find out if I have one... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2023
A power of attorney authorized another person to take action on your behalf. The person named in the POA is usually the holder and custodian of the physical instrument itself.
When third parties like banks, hospitals, etc have dealings with the person named in the POA when they are acting... View More
The seller told the realtor for the buyer that there was a mistake made. The buyers realtor stated that they were sorry for the mix up but they were going to force a closing date.
Trk is bank financed I've made one payment
answered on Jan 9, 2022
I cannot answer your question without more information. For starters, what do you mean by "with no lien holder on it"?
answered on Nov 26, 2021
Your question does not contain sufficient facts to provide a complete answer. That said, it sounds like the seller may have breached his or her contract with you and you would be entitled, at least, to a refund of what you paid to the seller. In a conventional breach of contract situation, the most... View More
Do the new owners have to honor my lease if I stay within the lease agreement?
answered on Oct 12, 2021
As a general matter, unless your lease contains a provision stating that, upon a sale of the property, the lease can be terminated and you can be evicted, your lease would still be in effect after the sale and the new owners would step in as your new landlord. Yes, the new owners have to honor your... View More
want out of it. Do I have a "grace period" in which to retract the offer?
answered on Jun 28, 2021
The answer will depend on the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. Does it allow for the retraction of your offer? Also, there should be a section concerning termination of the agreement, which should list the allowable circumstances for termination. Assuming it does, then you would need to be... View More
When I first spoke with the salesman they told me to send the deposit right away to keep the price from going up. So I did send them $8,000 required by them. A few days later they sent me another statement had a $3,000 price increase. I told him I wanted to cancel and get my money back they said no... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2020
Your available rights and remedies will depend, first and foremost, on the terms of the contract between the steel company and you. Assuming the contract provides for an agreed delivery date in May, you will need to review the contract terms to see if the terms allow the steel company to change the... View More
We closed on the sale of our house August 3, 2020. I called the utility company to find out what the final utility payment would be and was told the payment amount would be given to the realtor to be deducted from the proceeds of the house. The bank only deducted $100.00, not the total amount of... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2020
Did you receive an extra $374.50 in sale proceeds because the bank only deducted $100.00, not the total amount of $474.50, from the sale proceeds? If so, then you have to pay the $374.50. That puts all parties where they should have been. Plus, your closing documents probably contain language... View More
Closing date. Is the contract null and void. Can I legally chose not to move forward with the purchase of the home and look for another property?
answered on Aug 4, 2020
The answer will depend primarily, if not entirely, on the terms of your contract with the seller. What does it say about the consequences of the failure of the seller to deliver title on the closing date? That may give you the right to cancel the contract. If you have a broker, you should be... View More
I did agree to pay 875 in text
answered on Jun 27, 2020
You likely owe the amount of $875, even without a written lease, because leases can be oral and, as you say, you agreed to pay that amount in a text. It is difficult for me to respond on the plane ticket. What was your and her understanding at the time she bought the ticket? Was the ticket a gift... View More
We closed on our new home a few days back. It stated in our contract the property was to be empty at closing, during the final walk through the seller still had loads of stuff left behind. We verbally agreed to grant an additional 3 days for them to move out. It’s the 4th day their dragging their... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2020
Although I realize this is not a landlord-tenant situation, I would think if you followed the procedure outlined under Maine law for personal property that is abandoned or unclaimed by a tenant following the tenant’s vacating a rental unit, which can be found at 14 M.R.S. § 6013, you should be... View More
Aaron’s closed its rockland maine shop and I asked them to get there stuff Because I was selling the house and they said they didn’t want to cause they are closing to and to ask another Aaron’s company to collect it so we did and basically got the run around anyways I have received many calls... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2019
If you have a landlord/tenant situation, you want to review this: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/14/title14sec6013.html
If not, I suggest you review this: https://www.maine.gov/treasurer/Maine%20UP%20Reporting%20Manual.pdf
If this was a rental-purchase situation,... View More
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