When does the four-month deadline start?

The deadline starts on the first publication date, May 15, 2026, so it ends September 15, 2026.

How do I file a claim against this estate?

File a written statement of your claim with the Register of Probate or mail/deliver it to the Personal Representative at their published address.

What information must a creditor include in a claim?

Include the basis of the claim, claimant name and address, and the amount claimed.

Probate — 140 Main Street, Farmington, ME (2026-0066)

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The Franklin County Probate Court appointed personal representatives for the estate of Sandra L. Senecal of New Sharon. Creditors have four months from May 15, 2026 to present claims or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Creditors must file claims by September 15, 2026 (four months from May 15, 2026).
Estate: Sandra L. Senecal, late of New Sharon, ME.
Claims filed with the Register of Probate or delivered to Personal Representative.
Failure to file within four months bars the claim permanently.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 15, 2026

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Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category

Probate

City

Farmington

Address

140 Main Street, Farmington, ME

Case #

2026-0066

Research context

2 probate notices in Farmington (last 12 months)

Claims due in117 days

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present a claim within four months of first publication (by September 15, 2026), the claim will be forever barred and cannot be enforced against the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare your written claim
Draft a statement showing basis, claimant name/address, and amount claimed before September 15, 2026.
2
File with Register of Probate
Submit the claim on a proper form to the Franklin County Register of Probate at 140 Main Street, Suite 6, Farmington, ME.
3
Deliver or mail to Personal Representative
Alternatively, send or deliver your written claim to the Personal Representative at the address they published (see notice for address).

Frequently asked questions

When does the four-month deadline start?: The deadline starts on the first publication date, May 15, 2026, so it ends September 15, 2026.
How do I file a claim against this estate?: File a written statement of your claim with the Register of Probate or mail/deliver it to the Personal Representative at their published address.
What information must a creditor include in a claim?: Include the basis of the claim, claimant name and address, and the amount claimed.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Register of Probate: Court official who files estate papers and receives creditor claims.
Forever barred: Legal status meaning the creditor loses the right to collect the debt from the estate.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF MAINE
PROBATE COURT 140 MAIN STREET, SUITE 6
FRANKLIN, ss FARMINGTON, ME
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
18-C M.R.S. § 3-801 (1)
The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the
Estates noted. The first publication date of this notice is May 15, 2026.
If you are a creditor of an Estate listed below, you must present your
claim within four months of the first publication date of this Notice to
Creditors or be forever barred.
You may present your claim by filing a written statement of your
claim on a proper form with the Register of Probate of this Court or
by delivering or mailing to the Personal Representative listed below
at the address published by the Personal Representative's name, a
written statement of the claim indicating the basis therefore, the name
and address of the claimant and the amount claimed or in such other
manner as the law may provide. See 18-C M.R.S. § 3-804.
Docket No. 2026-0066 Estate of Sandra L. Senecal, late of New Sharon,
ME,

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