I specialize in probate administration and estate planning. Assisting people in dealing with the difficulties following the death of a loved one, and planning for the future to protect and care for their families is a very gratifying practice for me. I welcome the opportunity to meet new clients.
Practice areas
Work closely with clients to identify their goals and values, and then craft personalized documents to meet their needs and goals. Documents include simple or complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.
13 years, 250 cases
Assist excecutors or heirs during the difficult period after a loved one's death with the probate process and distribution of assets; also provide representation and guidance for guardianship and adoption proceedings.
13 years, 50 cases
Draft and assist in administration of trusts, including credit shelter trusts, special needs trusts, life insurance trusts, minor trusts, and revocable trusts.
13 years, 20 cases
Assist clients in obtaining guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults, as well as ongoing assistance in managing such guardianships.
13 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English
Port City Legal
2 Union Street
Suite 202
Portland, ME, 04101
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME | Active | 1994 | 10/12/2021 |
| Legal answers | 225 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| West Award for Admiralty | Excellence in Admiralty Law | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Mark Standen | 2015 - 2017 |
| Attorney | Powers & French, P.A. | 2009 - 2015 |
| Law Clerk | Maine Superior Judicial Court | 1994 - 1995 |
| Law Clerk | Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission | 1992 - 1994 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Maine State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Women's Law Section, MSBA | Program Commitee | 2009 - Present |
| Maine Estate Planning Council | N/A | 2009 - Present |
| American Association of University Women | N/A | 2010 - 2015 |
| Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | member attorney | 2009 - 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| University of Virginia | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Boot Camp | Ethics in Probate Practice | 2014 |
| Probate Boot Camp | Post-Mortem Planning, Trust Administration | 2014 |
| Landlord-Tenant Law | Tenant Default and Lease Termination | 2013 |
| Estate Planning: What You Need to Know | Estate Planning | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Burnell v. Burnell | The trial court's grant of pension benefits was vacated. |
I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community.
Howard Lewis, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 10, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sullivan is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a true credit to the legal profession. If I needed a lawyer in Maine, she is the one I would choose.
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