I built a house for someone in 2008. They stiffed me on the final draw of approximately $46,000. I filed a lien within the 90 day time period and it still exists on the local registry of deeds to this day. However, I never pursued it further (no intent of foreclosure, no lawsuit, etc was filed) There was another materials supplier that he stiffed for about $29,000 and that was the same situation. That lien was filed but no further action done. A third party filed a lien, and then sued the homeowner and they were paid, and the lien released for the amount of roughly $14,000. My question, this is obviously after the actionable dates and beyond the statue of limitations for my state of Maine which I believe is 6 years from the stoppage of work. Can I do anything now to collect my payment? Second question, my business went bankrupt shortly after he stiffed me. The lien was in my name "John Smith D/B/A Construction & sons" ----because the business is bankrupt, but was in both my name AND the business name, is that lien still valid and actionable when the property owner dies and the house goes into probate, estate, etc? Final question, if I die before I can collect on my lien, can my son legally pursue it after my death (we share the same name) If not, where does the lien go, what happens to the funds, and does the lien just die out? There was a contract between myself and the owner and his wife. Also, the lien was in both their names not only his, so they are both responsible in the end.