There are a lot of reasons that people may move as they age. Sometimes, another climate seems like a good move, and sometimes, it makes sense to be closer to family and friends. Connecticut and some other states, however, have a few added benefits. People are often...
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Why go to probate court when you can mediate?
The last thing that someone wants to do as their last act is create an argument in their family. But disputes over inheritance are all too common, and it does not take much of a misunderstanding to spiral out of control and ruin vital relationships. Probate courts can...
What’s the best way to revoke a will?
It's your hope that the first will you create is the will that remains in effect until you pass on. While this could happen, there may come a point when you realize that you need to revoke your will and alter your estate plan. Here are some situations that may call...
Probate judge rules on lawyer fees, debts in contested estate
Probate courts exist in Connecticut for a variety of reasons, but all are related to making sure that citizens have access to the basic functions the courts provide. Probate judges can rule on or approve plans to assign a guardian to a minor, create a conservatorship...
What is vexatious litigation in Connecticut?
If someone needs to use the court system, it can sometimes feel like the courthouse is a prison. There are so many details that need attention for cases that seem like they should be simple. But this confinement can be close to literal if someone is subject to actions...
What do I need to know about probate law?
Probate law is an important part of the Connecticut legal system. Some of its particulars can be complex, but knowing how probate proceedings work can make the process go easier for litigants and the survivors of recently deceased estate holders. What are the most...
How do I deal with a probate court problem?
Probate court is a highly democratic way to access the Connecticut justice system. Whether citizens are planning their estate or seeking help in caring for a disabled relative, courts can help people find the solution. It is rare, although possible, that a probate...
Assets do not always have to pay debts in probate
The loss of a loved one may come with more than one type of grief. Just as families are beginning to deal with a death in the family, aspects of their unresolved financial assets may come to the surface from creditors, lenders and business partners.It is important to...
What is mediation in Connecticut probate court?
Probate courts are there to make sure anyone who needs legal services can access them. The probate courts of Connecticut help people plan their estates, guarantee the responsibility of care for people who need it and resolve several types of disagreements.Although...
Probate case leads to new privacy standards in Connecticut
The probate courts of Connecticut are designed to make important functions of state law accessible to the people who needs them. Many of these functions involve children, senior citizens, people with intellectual disabilities and others who cannot fully manage their...
