Estate Planning & Probate in Aroostook County, Maine

Aroostook County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Aroostook County's actual court and recording details.

Someone died — settling an estate

Filing probate at the Probate Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.

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The Probate Process in Aroostook County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Aroostook County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 26 Court Street, Suite 103, Houlton.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Aroostook County

Address

26 Court Street, Suite 103Houlton, ME 04730

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableSelf-filing allowed
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