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Probate is usually needed if the estate of the person who died is worth more than £10,000. Read our what is probate guide for more information. If most of the assets in the estate were jointly owned – such as a joint mortgage or bank account – probate may not be needed.

The assets include the decedent's place of residence, additional real estate properties, rental properties, vehicles, furnishings, jewelry, vehicles, recreational items, bank accounts, interest-bearing accounts, securities, some intellectual property, and the like. All debts also must be settled during probate.

Under Connecticut statute, where as estate is valued at no more than $40,000, an interested party may forgo the opening of a regular estate and instead file an affidavit of small estate with the court of probate. Please see statutes below for details.

A summary of the main steps of probate are: Apply for administration or probate of Will. Take possession of the decedent's property. Record real estate. File an inventory of the estate. Pay expenses and claims. File estate tax returns. Prepare a final accounting.

There is no legal requirement that a will or trust be drafted by a lawyer. However, there is an abundance of misleading information and myths that surround this area. Attorneys have the training and experience to properly advise a person. The use of “do-it-yourself” forms is unwise.

(Administration is considered granted to a fiduciary by a Connecticut probate court when the court has issued Form PC-450, Certificate of Appointment, with the probate court seal affixed thereto, to the fiduciary.)

Yes. Connecticut allows you to make a will. You do not have to use an attorney to draft your will. If you have a simple estate, know what property you own and who you want to receive the property, then you are ready to make your will.

The general requirements for a valid Will are usually as follows: (a) the document must be written (meaning typed or printed), (b) signed by the person making the Will (usually called the “testator” or “testatrix”, and (c) signed by two witnesses who were present to witness the execution of the document by the maker ...

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.