Small business/incorporation We can help you set up your small business corporation or LLC (limited liability company).  Joyce Leary Clark also serves as corporate clerk for a number of Maine businesses.	Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate (Cumberland and York Counties)
	For probate of an estate, we will need the decedent's original will (if any), and a certified copy of his or her death certificate.  You can obtain one from the funeral home, or from the town hall of the town where the decedent resided at the time of his or her death.  Generally, a will must be submitted for probate within three years of a person's death.  The "probate information worksheet" can help you organize the estate. Before your appointment to discuss your will, you should think about the following questions:  Who will be in charge of carrying out your wishes (your Personal Representative or Executor)?  Is there another person who could serve as an alternate if your first choice is unable or unwilling to serve? If you have a minor or disabled child, who would take care of him or her if something happened to you (a guardian)?  Who would control money or other property left for the benefit of a minor child until he/she is an adult (a trustee)? The "estate planning worksheet" may help you organize your thoughts.  It is also a useful document for your Personal Representative.
Residential Real Estate Purchase & Sale If you are buying or selling land or buildings in Cumberland or York counties, we can help you.  We can write or review contracts for sale and conduct closings.	Probate Information Worksheet Estate Planning Worksheet