Michelle Maynard

Michelle Maynard is an Estate Planning Lawyer and founder of Maynard Law in Midcoast Maine. She advises older adults and families on estate planning, special needs planning, long-term care, MaineCare applications, probate, and trust administration. Her work helps clients protect assets, preserve autonomy, and prepare clear instructions for incapacity or death. She combines practical guidance with compassionate support during important family and financial decisions.

Michelle graduated cum laude from the University of Virginia. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law in 2005. She joined the Maine Bar in 2005. Her education strengthened her legal research, analysis, writing, and counseling skills for complex elder law and estate planning matters. She applies that foundation when preparing documents, evaluating benefits, and explaining legal choices to clients.

Michelle began her legal career with local nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable Maine residents. She spent nearly a decade at Legal Services for the Elderly, assisting older adults with significant legal needs. She later worked at a boutique Portland firm, where she expanded her estate planning and elder law experience. Her practice now includes special needs planning, asset protection, nursing home, residential care, and home-based care MaineCare applications. She also guides families through probate and trust administration after a loved one dies.

Michelle Maynard belongs to the Elder Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association. She brings more than two decades of legal experience to families preparing for aging, incapacity, and estate administration. Her approach emphasizes clear explanations, careful planning, and respect for each client’s goals and circumstances. She helps clients create practical plans that protect loved ones, preserve resources, and reduce uncertainty during major life transitions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Maynard Law
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Elder Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
  
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor Degree
  

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