The business of working out who gets what after a death in the family is often difficult and fraught with emotions. Any loss, even expected ones, cause a sense of grief among loved ones and any old disagreements about the family china or the house can turn toxic....
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Connecticut town deals with aftermath of probate ruling
One of the few guarantees that people have regarding the end of a life is that survivors will do their best to fulfill a person's substantive final wishes. If a decedent has left orders on how properties and assets should be shared to inheritors and beneficiaries, the...
How do executors prepare to work with a will?
Executors of wills can feel awkward when it finally comes to time to fulfill their duties to the holders of estates. Although it is a solemn and somber task to handle the possessions of the deceased, probate courts try to lighten the burden. How can an executor get...
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...
How are disagreements over guardianship resolved?
It's not easy to navigate the best choices for children, especially if they may involve tough decisions. Connecticut probate courts are there for parents, relatives and other responsible adults to gain custody or guardianship of children. Courts are also places to...
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...
Mediation gains momentum as a solution to estate disputes
Probate court was designed as a legal forum for anyone to approach certain basic forms of justice, such as the appointment of a legal guardian or the disposition of a deceased person's estate. When a dispute arises between parties, probate court can help sort it out...
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...
What is an attorney and what is a guardian ad litem?
There is often confusion in probate courts between attorneys' roles and a guardian ad litem. Connecticut's probate courts try to make their processes as accessible as possible, but there are limited opportunities for courts to help people find legal representation....
Duties of an executor for your estate
The choice of an executor is one of the many considerations you will need to address as you plan your estate. This choice deserves as much careful planning and thought as the other provisions in your will.Legally, you can choose almost any adult to act as your...