Connecticut: Will Net Proceeds From a Deceased Parent's Home Sale Be Distributed Under the Will?
Detailed Answer Short answer: If your father owned the home in his name alone and the executor or administrator sells it to pay debts, any money left after paying liens, mortgages, taxes and administration costs generally becomes part of the probate estate and is distributed under the will. Several common exceptions can remove the house […]
Read article →Connecticut — What to Do If a Relative Refuses to Give the Original Will
FAQ: How can I get my dad’s will filed in court when my step-sister refuses to submit the original? Short answer: In Connecticut you can ask the probate court to compel production of the original will (by subpoena or contempt proceedings) or, if the original is truly withheld or lost, you can petition the probate […]
Read article →Connecticut: Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate for a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Short answer Yes — often you can be reimbursed from the estate for money you paid from your own funds to satisfy a decedent’s vehicle lien, but whether and how you get paid depends on your role (personal representative vs. third party), timing, documentation, the estate’s assets, and Connecticut probate rules. Detailed Answer — how […]
Read article →How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in Connecticut
How remaining estate funds are distributed to a decedent's children in Connecticut Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For guidance tailored to your situation, consult a Connecticut probate attorney or the probate court handling the estate. Detailed answer — step-by-step overview under Connecticut law When a person dies, the estate’s remaining cash […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Connecticut When Co-Owners Won’t Respond
Overview: Partition Actions for Inherited Real Property in Connecticut Disclaimer This article explains general information about Connecticut law and does not provide legal advice. It is not a substitute for speaking with an attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer: How to pursue a partition when some co-owners won’t respond When multiple people own a […]
Read article →Connecticut: When an Administrator Must Post a Probate Bond and When the Court Can Waive It
Do you have to post a bond to be administrator of an intestate Connecticut estate, and can the court waive it? Short answer Under Connecticut law, a probate bond is normally required when the court appoints an administrator for an intestate estate. The bond protects the estate, creditors, and heirs against mismanagement or loss. The […]
Read article →Connecticut — Factors the Court Considers When Appointing an Estate Administrator
How Connecticut Courts Decide Who Becomes an Estate Administrator Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific estate or court matter, consult a Connecticut probate attorney or the probate court where the estate will be opened. Detailed answer — what factors Connecticut probate […]
Read article →Using Sale Proceeds for Estate Cleanup Expenses — Connecticut Guide
Can sale proceeds be used to pay estate cleanup and junk-removal costs? — Connecticut FAQ Detailed Answer This answer explains how proceeds from selling estate property are treated in Connecticut and when those funds may be applied to administrative costs such as junk removal, personal-property cleanup, hauling, and similar expenses. 1. Basic rule: sale proceeds […]
Read article →Connecticut: How Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate
Understanding How Connecticut Probate Addresses Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate Quick summary: If someone charged the estate of your parent without authority — whether the executor, a caregiver, a family member, or a business — Connecticut’s probate process provides ways to review those payments, require an accounting, object, and pursue repayment or removal of […]
Read article →Connecticut: How to Regain Control of a Deceased Parent's Bank and Credit Card Accounts
Steps to recover and secure a deceased parent's bank and credit card accounts in Connecticut Detailed Answer — What to do and why If a deceased parent's bank or credit card accounts are being used by someone else after their death, act quickly. Banks and credit card companies must secure the deceased person's assets, but […]
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