I. Scope of Rules--Form of Proceedings
Maine Rules of Probate Procedure – 2026
Rule 1
Scope of Rules
Rule 2
Form of Proceedings
Rule 3
Commencement of Proceedings
Rule 4
Notice; Process
Rule 4A
Attachment
Rule 4B
Trustee Process
Rule 4C
Arrest [Abrogated]
Rule 4D
Demand and Waiver of Notice
Rule 5
Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers
Rule 6
Time
Rule 7
Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions
Rule 8
General Rules of Pleading
Rule 9
Pleading Special Matters
Rule 10
Form of Pleadings
Rule 11
Signing of Pleadings
Rule 12
Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented by Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Rule 13
Counterclaim and Cross-claim
Rule 14
Third-party Practice
Rule 15
Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
Rule 16
Pretrial Procedure
Rule 17
Parties Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity
Rule 17A
Settlement of Claims of Infant Plaintiffs
Rule 18
Joinder of Claims and Remedies
Rule 19
Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Adjudication
Rule 20
Permissive Joinder of Parties
Rule 21
Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties
Rule 22
Interpleader
Rule 23
[Reserved]
Rule 24
Intervention
Rule 25
Substitution of Parties
Rule 26
General Provisions Governing Discovery
Rule 27
Discovery Before Action or Pending Appeal
Rule 28
Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
Rule 29
Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure
Rule 30
Depositions Upon Oral Examination
Rule 31
Depositions Upon Written Questions
Rule 32
Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings
Rule 33
Interrogatories to Parties
Rule 34
Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
Rule 35
Physical and Mental Examination of Persons
Rule 36
Requests for Admission
Rule 37
Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions
Rule 38 and 39
[Reserved]
Rule 40
Assignment of Cases for Hearing; Continuances
Rule 41
Dismissal of Proceedings
Rule 42
Consolidation; Separate Hearings
Rule 43
Taking of Testimony
Rule 44
Proof of Official Record
Rule 44A
Determination of Foreign Law
Rule 45
Subpoena
Rule 46
Exceptions Unnecessary
Rule 47 to 49
[Reserved]
Rule 50
Motion for Judgment
Rule 51
Argument of Counsel
Rule 52
Findings by the Court
Rule 53
Referees
Rule 54
Judgment; Costs
Rule 54A
Fees
Rule 55
Default
Rule 56
Summary Judgment
Rule 57
Declaratory Judgments
Rule 58
Entry of Judgment or Informal Statement or Order
Rule 59
New Trials; Amendments of Judgments
Rule 60
Relief from Judgment or Order
Rule 61
Harmless Error
Rule 62
Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
Rule 63
Disability or Recusal of a Judge
Rule 64
Replevin
Rule 65
Injunctions
Rule 66
Receiverships
Rule 67
Deposit in Court
Rule 68
Offer of Judgment
Rule 69
Execution
Rule 70
Judgment for Specific Acts
Rule 71
Process in Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties
Rule 71A
Removal to the Superior Court
Rule 71B
Transfer of Proceedings in Matters Involving Guardianship, Adoption, Change of Name or Other Matters Concerning Custody or Other Parental Rights of a Minor Child
Rule 72 to 74C
[Abrogated]
Rule 74D
[Redesignated]
Rule 75 to 76A
[Abrogated]
Rule 76H
Electronic Sound Recording
Rule 77
Probate Courts and Registers
Rule 78
[Reserved]
Rule 79
Books and Records Kept by the Register and Entries Therein
Rule 80
[Reserved]
Rule 80A
Real Actions
Rule 80B
Creditors’ Claims Against Decedents’ Estates
Rule 81
Applicability
Rule 82
Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected
Rule 83
Definitions
Rule 84
Forms
Rule 85
Title
Rule 86
Effective Date
Rule 87 and 88
[Reserved]
Rule 89
Withdrawal of Attorneys; Visiting Lawyers
Rule 90
Legal Assistance by Law Students
Rule 91
Proceedings in Forma Pauperis
Rule 92.1
Applicability; Effective Dates; Title
Rule 92.2
Definitions
Rule 92.3
Who Must File Electronically; Exceptions
Rule 92.4
Registered Filers
Rule 92.5
Procedures for Electronic Filing
Rule 92.6
Nonelectronic Documents
Rule 92.7
Format of Documents
Rule 92.8
Signatures
Rule 92.9
Payment of Fees and Costs
Rule 92.10
Remote Access to Electronic Case Files
Rule 92.11
Service
Rule 92.12
Public Records and Redaction