Wills Lawyers | Lewiston Office
100 Lisbon St, PO Box 7230, Lewiston, ME 04243
Wills Lawyers | Lewiston Office
500 Canal St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Wills Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Lewiston, ME
Ten Minot Avenue, PO Box 470, Auburn, ME 04212-0470
Wills Lawyers | Lewiston Office
184 Main Street, Fourth Floor, Lewiston, ME 04243
Lead Counsel independently verifies Wills attorneys in Lewiston and checks their standing with Maine bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaA will is a legal document that allows a person to decide how property and assets will be distributed after death. If a will does not exist, the state’s probate court disburses the person’s belongings according to intestacy laws.
Although you can write a will without the benefit of legal counsel, the best course is to consult a Lewiston wills attorney. The attorney can draft your will to ensure it is legal, that your wishes are honored, and anticipate contingencies that could prevent the will from being challenged.
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
The goal of an initial consultation is to find an attorney you are comfortable working with and someone who can help you understand your options under the law. Seek to understand the relevant legal experience the attorney brings to your case. While it is not realistic to expect an attorney to resolve your legal issue during an initial consultation, you should gain a level of comfort with his/her ability to do so. A good consultation can clarify issues, raise pertinent questions and considerations for your case, and help you make an informed decision towards resolving your legal issue.
Personal jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court’s reach in personal jurisdiction.