Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maine

Re: Deed of Distribution

A deed of distribution is the method by which an estate, either by a Will (testate) or without a Will (intestacy) conveys an interest in property to an heir. The representative of the estate grants the deed, which assuming that the representative has the proper Probate Court authority and the usual formalities of execution, delivery and recording of a deed are met, is as effective a transfer of property rights as any other deed. Although it is not a warranty deed, this fact is not likely to negatively impact any subsequent transfer by the heir to a third party down the line due to the availability of title insurance.

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