Maine § 4042. - Proof of payment filed in Probate Court
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4042. — Proof of payment filed in Probate Court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4042.. Proof of payment filed in Probate Court
At any time before the expiration of 15 months after the qualification in any Probate Court in this State of a personal representative of the will of or personal representative of the estate of a nonresident decedent, the personal representative shall file with the court proof that all death taxes, together with interest or penalties thereon, due to the state of domicile of the decedent or to any political subdivision thereof, have been paid or secured or that no taxes, interest or penalties are due, as the case may be. [PL 1983, c. 480, Pt. A, §63 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4042.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4042. cover?
Section 4042. ("Proof of payment filed in Probate Court") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 4042.?
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