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A handwritten or holographic will isn't valid in Connecticut. Technically, a handwritten will can still meet the requirements of having two witnesses and the testator's signatures (properly executed) and be a valid will.

Avoiding Probate In Connecticut For estates under $40,000, a streamlined process is available. If assets are jointly owned, they are not subject to probate. If assets pass by beneficiary designation, they are not subject to probate. Finally, if assets are in a Revocable Trust, they are not subject to probate.

Probate Court Rule 30.12 requires an executor or administrator to send copies of the inventory and financial report or account to all parties and attorneys. Members of the Connecticut bar have suggested that there should be an exception for a beneficiary of a specific bequest who has already received the bequest.

Connecticut does not require a will to be notarized to be valid. However, if the testator and witnesses sign the will in the presence of a notary who then notarizes the will, it is considered a self-proved will and there is no need to prove the will during probate, thereby speeding up the probate process.

What are the requirements for a valid will in Connecticut? A competent adult testator. Someone generally needs to be a lawful adult to draft testamentary documents. A written document. Two adult witnesses.

However, Connecticut allows you to make your will ``self-proving'' and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

Probate Court Rule 30.12 requires an executor or administrator to send copies of the inventory and financial report or account to all parties and attorneys.

If the decedent's solely-owned assets include no real property and are valued at less than $40,000 ? which meets Connecticut's ?small estates limit? ? then the assets and property of the estate can be settled without full probate, under a much shorter and easier process.

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator. Witnesses: At least two witnesses must sign a Connecticut last will and testament in the presence of the testator in order for it to be valid. The witnesses must sign after witnessing the testator sign the will. Writing: A will must be in writing to be valid.