University of Maine School of Law
York County (Maine) Probate Court Judge 2009-2011
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University, 2013
Genealogical Research Experience
My career began as a title abstractor researching titles in the registry of deeds, and then as in-house counsel for a prominent title company in Portland, Maine. I am, therefore, very familiar and capable of research an
d analysis of deeds and other real estate related documents. Expanding beyond the arena of real estate law, I next added to my field of practice probate and estate work. This, along with my real estate practice, lead me to become very familiar and comfortable with all the materials and information found in county probate courts, including wills, estate files, adoptions, name changes, and guardianships. More recently, I was honored to serve as Probate Court Judge in York County Maine from 2009-2012. York County is the oldest county in Maine, and the Probate Court has records dating back to 1687. I worked with the Register of Probate to insure the records would be preserved and protected forever, as well as available for the public’s use. I have also been a guest lecturer at the local Community College on Trusts and Estates for the past two years. Coincident with my legal career outlined above, I began genealogical research, first for me and my husband’s family, and then for my friends and relatives. I have been conducting genealogical research for well over fifteen years. Genealogical research is a wonderful way to combine my degrees in history and the law, with my love of books and historical documents. Successfully completed the online certificate in genealogical research course through Boston University.
Research, Genealogy, Ancestry Genealogical Qualifications
