I'm sorry to hear of your father's recent passing. In very few situations, if a person passes away without owning any assets in their name alone,...

Can a will in Connecticut attach a 401 pension plan and get probate exempt

I'm sorry to hear that your father is in that condition. I agree with Attorney Camporeale entirely. The point of emphasis I'd like to make is that...

I am sorry to hear of the family strife following your husband's passing. Fingers crossed that relationships begin to repair when the dust settles...

I agree with the previous comments. Holding a Health Care Proxy doesn't give a person any "affirmative duty," which is to say it doesn't force the...

Probate?

Here is a link to a very valuable resource regarding time frames and an overview of the CT probate process generally:...

Connecticut probate laws?

I'm sorry for your loss, and for the disharmony in the family over the estate. Your late husband's children would be heirs of his estate had...

When do you find out if a person has a will and if you are named in it?

Like nearly everything else in law (and life), it depends. If there's a Will that is submitted to the probate court after a person passes away,...

The process begins with a filing to open the estate. If there was a Will, it'll be called a "Probate Proceeding." If there was none, it'll be an...

Can I take money out of a trust now that I'm over 21?

I agree with the prior opinions that you need to request a copy of the trust document. I'm assuming your uncle is the Trustee. He has a fiduciary...

Am I responsible for half the probate attorney's fees when he has told me that he represents only the executor?

This question of "who does the probate attorney represent?" is an interesting one. If the written communication you received from the attorney...