What does 'adjudication of intestacy' mean for heirs?

It means the court will apply Maine's intestacy rules to decide who inherits because no valid will was presented.

Who can object to the appointment of a personal representative?

Any interested person, such as heirs or creditors, can object at the scheduled hearing on June 9 or June 16, 2026.

What happens if the court appoints a personal representative without bond?

The appointed person can administer the estate without purchasing a bond, so no surety cost is charged to the estate.

Probate — Sanford

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A probate hearing in York County concerns the estate of Randel David Brackett of Sanford, for formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of a personal representative without bond. The hearing is scheduled for June 9 or June 16, 2026, and objections must be raised then.

Key Takeaways

Estate of Randel David Brackett is subject of the petition
Request to adjudicate intestacy and appoint a personal representative
Appointment sought without requiring a bond
Hearing set for June 9 or June 16, 2026
Objections must be heard at or before the hearing dates

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Sanford

If you don't respond

If no sufficient objection is raised at the June 9 or June 16, 2026 hearing, the court may grant formal adjudication of intestacy and appoint Benjamin P. Campo, Jr. (or another named representative) without bond.

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear at the York County probate hearing on June 9 or June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM/PM to raise objections or support the petition.
2
Contact the petitioner or attorney
Reach out to Benjamin P. Campo Jr. or the listed petitioner (Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing) prior to the hearing for more information.
3
File a written objection
If you oppose the petition, file and present a timely objection at the hearing per Maine Probate Rule 4.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'adjudication of intestacy' mean for heirs?: It means the court will apply Maine's intestacy rules to decide who inherits because no valid will was presented.
Who can object to the appointment of a personal representative?: Any interested person, such as heirs or creditors, can object at the scheduled hearing on June 9 or June 16, 2026.
What happens if the court appoints a personal representative without bond?: The appointed person can administer the estate without purchasing a bond, so no surety cost is charged to the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Formal Adjudication of Intestacy: A court decision that someone died without a valid will, allowing state rules to determine inheritance.
Personal Representative: The person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased's estate.
Without bond: Appointment that does not require a surety guarantee to protect the estate from mismanagement.

Full Notice Text

YORK COUNTY PROBATE NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY
OF THE MATTERS LISTED BELOW:
Notice is hereby given by the respective
Petitioners that they have filed formal
petitions concerning the following
matters. These matters will be heard
at 9:00 AM/PM or as soon
thereafter as they may be, on the ninth
day of June, 2026 or the sixteenth day
of June, 2026 . The requests may be
made on or after the hearing date if
no sufficient objection be heard. This
notice complies with the requirements
of 18-C M.R.S. § 3-403 and Maine
Probate Rule 4. (List shall show
name of Petitioner and address and
telephone number at which Petitioner
or his attorney may be reached).
RANDEL DAVID BRACKETT, late of
Sanford, deceased. Petition for
Formal Adjudication of Intestacy
and that Benjamin P. Campo, Jr., Esq.
of North Yarmouth, Maine may be
appointed Personal Representative,
without bond, presented by Shellpoint
Mortgage Servicing. Atto