Property Ownership

In Maine, a 'declaration of homestead' for protection from creditors can be filed by:

AOnly married homeowners
BAny Maine homeowner who occupies the property as their primary residence✓ Correct
COnly homeowners over age 62
DOnly homeowners with no mortgage

Explanation

Any Maine homeowner (married or single, any age) who occupies property as their primary residence may file a Declaration of Homestead to protect up to the statutory amount of equity from creditors' claims.

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