What kind of form would I draw up to give persons the right to communicate with others on behalf of a deaf person in CT?

Your brother-in-law will need to consult with an estate planning attorney in Connecticut to facilitate this. Best of luck.

How do I assist my friend who I am conservator of person for to protect what he still has in assets?

Are you also his conservator of the estate? I recommend you schedule a consultation with an elder law attorney to discuss options.

Can I sue the executor of my grandmothers estate?

Your most efficient route is to challenge either the Inventory filed by the executor or the final accounting that will be submitted by the...

Protection Order and Lawsuit?

Does your mother live in NY? If so, you should repost this question to get answers from NY attorneys, since state laws vary in this area. You...

Will I need a lawyer to probate a will in Greenwich, CT, where there is a trust that has been restated?

As Attorney Knott suggested, at the very least you should sit down with a probate litigation attorney and discuss your duties and options regarding...

Can I put my house in trust so my kids are protected in the event I need to go into a nursing home?

Not all trusts will shield your house. As others have indicated, the 5 year look back period still applies if you transfer it to the trust. There...

How do I obtain the original copy of my grandmother's will when her lawyer is no longer practicing?

Do you not have the original will? Do you know who is in possession of the original will? If all you have is a copy, I strongly suggest you meet...

As a remainder beneficiary, you have a right, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 45a-175 to request an accounting from the Probate Court....

Life insurance and retirement accounts aren't part of probate because they have beneficiaries but probate is asking for values?

Like I answered on your question about life insurance, in Connecticut, we have what is called a "probate fee". The probate fee is separate and...

Are life insurance proceeds taxable and are they required to be reported to probate if they have beneficiaries?

Life insurance with named beneficiaries are not taxable, as either income to the beneficiary, or as an estate asset. However, in Connecticut, we...