In a recent groundbreaking Supreme Court decision, there’s been a significant shift in how municipalities handle the proceeds from the sale of property due to unpaid taxes. This ruling has a profound impact on Maine, where municipalities were previously allowed to keep proceeds from such sales. Let’s delve into what this means for property owners…
If you’ve ever bought or sold real estate, you’ve likely encountered the term “title search.” While it may sound a bit technical and intimidating, it’s a crucial part of the real estate process that ensures you have a clear and marketable title to your property. In this article, we’ll demystify a title search, explaining what…
We are thrilled to announce the newest member of our team, Justin Bennett, who joins us as Senior Counsel at Rudman Winchell. With an impressive background and a wealth of experience, Justin brings a unique blend of expertise and a client-centric approach to our firm. Born and educated in England, Justin’s legal journey began as…
A lawfully pre-existing nonconforming property is a use, structure, or lot that existed lawfully prior to the enactment of the zoning ordinance. These properties have to have been continuously maintained since the effective date of that ordinance, even though it doesn’t meet the standards the ordinance for its particular zoning district. But what does this really…
Bangor, Maine, August 29th, 2022: Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Kristi C. Trafton has joined the firm as part of our real estate and municipal law teams. Kristi has previous experience as a title attorney in the Bangor area. Kristi graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelors’ degree in political…
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