About Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties
Notifies heirs, devisees, and other interested parties of the appointment of a personal representative and provides information about estate administration under the Maine Probate Code.
When you'd use it: Required to be sent by the personal representative to all heirs and devisees within thirty days of appointment to inform them of the PR's appointment and their rights.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties is published as a PDF by the Maine courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: maineprobate.net
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties in Maine
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties (N-115) when required to be sent by the personal representative to all heirs and devisees within thirty days of appointment to inform them of the PR's appointment and their rights. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maine probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Notice of Appointment of Personal Representative to Heirs, Devisees and Other Interested Parties to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maine county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).