Maine Supreme Court cases in Cumberland County, Portland, ME
Cumberland County Probate Court in Portland, Maine, is a county-level probate court. It handles probate and protective matters for Cumberland County, including administration of decedents' estates (wills and intestacy), appointment and supervision of personal representatives and other fiduciaries, trust proceedings, guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors, legal name changes, and adoptions (except those tied to child protection cases in District Court). The court issues orders and letters of authority, reviews fiduciary accountings, and hears related petitions and contests within its statutory jurisdiction. It does not hear criminal, traffic, divorce, custody, or general civil cases; those are handled by Maine's District and Superior Courts.
Maine Supreme Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Supreme Court |
| County: | Cumberland |
| Street Address: | 205 Newbury Street Room 139 |
| City: | Portland |
| Zip Code: | 4101 |
| Phone: | 207-822-4146 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/maine_courts/supreme/index.shtml |
| Restrictions: | No firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind. No food or drink in courtrooms. No cell phones, cameras, or other electronic recording devices in courtrooms. No pets, except service animals. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/juror/index.html |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maine-Supreme-Judicial-Court/132113940160479 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/maine-supreme-judicial-court/about/ |
| ADA: | Administrative Office of the Courts |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0718 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 207-776-6096 accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Supreme_Judicial_Court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Maine Supreme Court
Cumberland County Probate Court serves the public by:
- Estates: Probate of wills, appointment of personal representatives, creditor claims, inventories, accountings, and closing estates.
- Protective proceedings: Guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults, including emergency/temporary orders and other protective orders authorized by law.
- Family-status matters: Adoptions, name changes, and certain trust and inheritance disputes.
Core services include case filings and docketing; issuance of notices, citations, and subpoenas; scheduling and conducting court hearings (e.g., on petitions, status reviews, and final accounts); issuing orders and letters (testamentary, administration, guardianship); records management; and certified copies.
The court may order evaluations or mediation and enforce compliance through orders. Will contests and similar matters may be tried to a jury where permitted; any required juror coordination occurs through county jury services. Clerks provide forms and procedural guidance (not legal advice).