Do I Need a Trust?

This is a common question we hear.  Maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust to permit that child to inherit without losing government benefits.  Maybe you or your spouse are having health problems, and you can foresee eventually needing long-term care benefits.  Trusts will allow you to avoid the expensive, public,Read More

Braden Clement Becomes Shareholder of Skelton Taintor & Abbott

AUBURN, Maine – Effective Jan. 1, 2020, attorney Braden Clement–who represents individual clients in a range of civil litigation matters, including plaintiff’s personal injury, professional malpractice, product liability, commercial disputes, family law, and immigration–has become shareholder (partner) in the firm. Clement joined Skelton Taintor & Abbott in 2017. “Braden epitomizes the diverse talent at SkeltonRead More

Pross Elected to Androscoggin Land Trust Board of Directors

AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott shareholder Jim Pross has been elected to the Androscoggin Land Trust’s board of directors, on which he previously served from 2009–2018, including two years as president. The Androscoggin Land Trust is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting natural areas, landscapes, and outdoor experiences in the AndroscogginRead More