Portland, ME · 7 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Portland
Every firm below has an office serving Portland and at least one attorney active on the Maine bar roster. Nearest first.
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7 firms serving Portland
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Firms around Portland
Every firm, nearest first
| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME · 1 attorney · 3 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate litigation · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 4 mi | Call (207) 791-1153See firm |
| Portland, ME · 2 attorneys · 2 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 4 mi | Call (207) 772-2800See firm |
| Portland, ME · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate planning | 4 mi | Call (207) 523-3434See firm |
| Portland, ME · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Elder law | 4 mi | Call (207) 775-2882See firm |
| Portland, ME · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate litigation · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 4 mi | Call (207) 253-0529See firm |
| Falmouth, ME · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 26, 2026. | Estate planning | 6 mi | Call (207) 699-4860See firm |
Patricia Nelson-Reade, Attorney at Law Falmouth, ME · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the Maine bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Elder law | 7 mi | Call (207) 828-1597See firm |
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