All Connecticut probate documents, proceedings, court filings and correspondence are public record and open to public inspection with a few notable...

As executrix of my dad's estate in CT, am I allowed to rent out his property until probate is settled?

You are allowed to lease the condo only under two circumstances: 1. the will under which you were appointed gives you authority to do so; or 2. ...

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

Costs of administering a decedent's estate in Connecticut, including reasonable attorney's fees in representing the fiduciary, are a statutory...

Where can I find an online template for setting up a trust for a 20 year old?

You are thinking along the right lines in understanding that most 20 year olds may not have sufficient maturity and financial insight to properly...

When you mention "deed" I'm presuming you're referring to a real property deed. For the terms of a trust to apply to any property or asset, the...

He left no will and I had papers verifying it was left to me. My brother has committed identity theft and has been controlling?

Contact an attorney with experience in business or probate litigation. Unless you have evidence - in writing - it may be a very difficult case to...

Changing executor of the will?

13 years is an extraordinarily long time for a decedent's estate to be administered. That indicates that there is a serious issue. As mentioned...

You are asking good questions. Probate always takes a long time - much longer than most lay people realize, particularly for a full administration...

I agree with the other answers posted here - particularly retaining your own attorney. Fiduciary (in this case, the administrator) compensation...

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Many funeral directors will allow you to direct payment for the funeral out of the proceeds of the life insurance...