The death of a loved one can mean that you may need to find an attorney to help with the process of estate settlement. While it isn't necessary to have an attorney prepare an advance directive, it can be advantageous to have one prepare your will or any other estate-related documents.
Sometimes estate settlement is one of the hardest aspects of dealing with the death of a family member. This doesn't have to be the case if proper preparation of all estate documents took place prior to the death.
If you have not designated a Personal Representative to manage your estate, the task could fall to your Legal Next of Kin. Click here to see how the State of Maine determines who that is.