Printer-friendly versionMaine law protects certain income sources and certain property from creditors. Before you decide that bankruptcy is your only way out of a debt problem, please call the Legal Services for the Elderly Helpline at 1-800-750-5353. Resources Legal Services for the Elderly If you are a Maine resident who is 60 or older and you have questions about bankruptcy, call the Legal Services for the Elderly Helpline at 1-800-750-5353 to speak to an attorney for free. Department of Housing and Urban Development Click here to view a list of HUD approved credit counseling agencies in Maine. United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine To get answers to frequently asked questions about bankruptcy, visit the website for the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine by clicking here. Pine Tree Legal Assistance For more information about bankruptcy in Maine, visit the PTLA website by clicking here. ‹ Predatory Lending up Credit Reports ›