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We are a small, client-focused law firm located in scenic York, Maine. We specialize in the areas of wills, trusts, probate administration, and elder law.

Kathryn is a lawyer in York, Maine, where she has practiced for 31 years. She advises individuals, couples, and families on estate planning, probate matters, real estate, and elder law, including Medicaid/Maine Care planning. Drawing on her background as a real estate attorney, she advises families on ownership and transfer of significant ocean and lakefront properties. She is a member of the York County Bar Association, Maine Bar Association, and Greater York Chamber of Commerce. She conducts classes on estate planning for York, Kittery, Noble, Marshwood, and Biddeford Adult Education Programs, and is a regular lecturer at the York Senior Center.
Education: Kathryn received her JD from University of Texas (1989) and her BA from Wellesley College (1986).



Whether you’re looking for help with planning your estate, need advice on the right trust for your family, or have questions about Maine’s real estate transfer laws, Attorney Kathryn Bedell and her team are here to help.
Request an appointment with us by clicking on the button below or calling us at (207) 363-1200.
Our goal is to be your “family” attorney, guiding you through creating your first estate plan to protecting your assets.
Although we serve all counties in Maine, we typically work with clients in York County, including York, Kittery, Wells, Eliot, Biddeford, Sanford, the Kennebunks, and the Berwicks.
Attorney Bedell has been practicing for more than 31 years and is dedicated to providing clients with high-quality, reasonably priced, and personalized legal services.

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