Challenging an Administrator Closing a Joint Bank Account in Connecticut
Can I challenge an administrator who closed my father’s joint bank account without notifying heirs? Short answer: Yes — in Connecticut you can challenge the closing or distribution of a decedent’s account, but your next steps depend on whether the account was truly a joint account with rights of survivorship, whether someone was appointed as […]
Read article →Connecticut: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in a Parent’s Estate
How to review and correct missing or incorrect probate filings in a Connecticut estate Disclaimer This is general information and education about Connecticut probate procedures, not legal advice. You should consult a licensed Connecticut attorney about your specific situation before taking action. Detailed answer — step-by-step guide to reviewing and correcting probate filings in Connecticut […]
Read article →How to Correct Errors in Connecticut Probate Paperwork
Detailed Answer Short answer: You can fix mistakes in Connecticut probate paperwork by asking the probate court to amend the record or to reopen the estate, supplying documentary proof of the correct facts, and giving notice to interested parties. Whether the court will allow the correction depends on whether the estate is still open, the […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Connecticut
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. If you want to challenge an estate appointment, consult a Connecticut probate attorney promptly. Detailed Answer If you believe a grandparent’s appointment as an estate administrator in Connecticut is improper, you can challenge that appointment in probate court. […]
Read article →Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Connecticut: Transferring Real Property Title
Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Connecticut: How Real Property Title Transfers Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Connecticut probate concepts and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific estate, contact a Connecticut probate attorney or the local probate court. Detailed answer — overview When a person dies […]
Read article →Connecticut — Securing Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds with the Court Clerk
Disclaimer This article is educational only and not legal advice. It explains general Connecticut procedures and options for holding settlement money with the court clerk or registry. For legal advice specific to your case, contact a Connecticut attorney. Detailed Answer When a wrongful death claim in Connecticut is resolved but money must be held while […]
Read article →How to Open a Connecticut Probate Estate to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim
How to open a Connecticut probate estate so you can pursue a Camp Lejeune claim Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed Connecticut attorney. Short Answer If the Camp Lejeune claim belongs to your late spouse (the claim arose before your […]
Read article →Connecticut: Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Can I challenge the administrator's claim to ownership in the real property I’m entitled to inherit? Short answer: Yes — in Connecticut you can challenge an administrator’s claim if the administrator improperly asserts ownership or otherwise mishandles real property that belongs to the decedent’s estate or to you as an heir. An administrator is a […]
Read article →Connecticut — Surplus Proceeds After an Intestate Death When Siblings Are Heirs
FAQ: Who receives leftover sale or “surplus” funds from real property when the owner dies without a will and siblings are the next relatives? Short answer When a Connecticut property owner dies intestate (without a will), any surplus proceeds from the property sale — whether from a voluntary sale, a sale by an administrator, or […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Connecticut
Detailed Answer Quick overview: When a foreclosure sale produces more money than needed to pay the mortgage, the extra amount (the “surplus”) belongs to the homeowner or the homeowner’s successors in interest. In Connecticut, a court process determines who has the right to that surplus and how to get it released. Below are the practical, […]
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