In any case, tell the person who will handle your affairs after you die where your Will is. It is also a good idea to tell at least one other trusted person the location of your Will. The Personal Representative is someone you choose to oversee your money and property after you die. He or she pays any debts that you owe and distributes your property according to your instructions. You should name someone that you trust.
Many people choose their spouse, an adult child or another family member.
Others name an attorney or a bank that has a trust department. You should choose whomever you think will carry out your wishes quickly and efficiently. It is a good idea to ask the person you want to appoint as your Personal Representative if he or she is willing to do the work before you name that person in your Will. In any case, you should name an alternate Personal Representative in case your first choice is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment when the time comes. If you have a Will that is valid under the laws of the state where it was made, it is also valid in Maine, even if it does not meet the legal requirements in Maine.