Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine

Re: tenants in common, next of kin

You are correct that as a tenant in common, you have a divided interest in the real estate that will pass to your heirs if you pass away without a Will (which may be your husband), or if you do have a Will, you can specify that this ownership pass to whomever you like (such as your daughter). The will should direct that your personal representative convey a deed from your estate of your interest to your beneficiary. It might be a good idea to work on this with an attorney, but you do not have to, since Maine Law will recognize a Will drafted by someone for themselves if it complies as a "holographic" Will under the statute.