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The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…
What is Long-Term Care? Why Should We Plan for It?
I am often asked why we should worry about planning for long-term care. It is a good question. I think before we can talk about why we should talk about what. What is long-term care? We hear that phrase all over the place. What does it actually mean? Long-term care happens in that phase of life…
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Are you aware of your probate court privacy protections? Would you expect that the inventory of a loved one’s estate would be viewable by anyone in the public? If someone was seeking to become your guardian or conservator, would you think that documents with your medical conditions and prognosis or with your assets would be…

Attorneys Kristy Hapworth and Michael Hockenbury Make Partner at Rudman Winchell
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Our law firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Kristy M. Hapworth and Michael A. Hockenbury have been named to the partnership of Rudman Winchell, effective January 1st. As partners, both Kristy and Mike will continue to provide exceptional service and advocacy for their clients and we are excited…

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Planning for the future is crucial, especially when it involves loved ones with unique needs. Special Needs Trusts are a powerful tool that can provide financial security while safeguarding important benefits. At Rudman Winchell, our estate planning attorneys, together with the exceptional staff at Maine Fiduciary Services, specialize in guiding families through the intricate journey…
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Families face a number of challenges when a loved one dies. The last thing a grieving family member needs is to be bombarded with calls from creditors trying to collect the debts of the deceased relative. It happens, nonetheless. Fortunately, the obligation of repayment generally does not extend to the deceased debtor’s family members. Instead,…
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The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…
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I am often asked why we should worry about planning for long-term care. It is a good question. I think before we can talk about why we should talk about what. What is long-term care? We hear that phrase all over the place. What does it actually mean? Long-term care happens in that phase of life…
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Are you aware of your probate court privacy protections? Would you expect that the inventory of a loved one’s estate would be viewable by anyone in the public? If someone was seeking to become your guardian or conservator, would you think that documents with your medical conditions and prognosis or with your assets would be…

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Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Our law firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Kristy M. Hapworth and Michael A. Hockenbury have been named to the partnership of Rudman Winchell, effective January 1st. As partners, both Kristy and Mike will continue to provide exceptional service and advocacy for their clients and we are excited…

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Planning for the future is crucial, especially when it involves loved ones with unique needs. Special Needs Trusts are a powerful tool that can provide financial security while safeguarding important benefits. At Rudman Winchell, our estate planning attorneys, together with the exceptional staff at Maine Fiduciary Services, specialize in guiding families through the intricate journey…
Dealing With Debt After Death
Families face a number of challenges when a loved one dies. The last thing a grieving family member needs is to be bombarded with calls from creditors trying to collect the debts of the deceased relative. It happens, nonetheless. Fortunately, the obligation of repayment generally does not extend to the deceased debtor’s family members. Instead,…
GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS AND DE FACTO PARENTHOOD
The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…