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If you recently lost a loved one, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult time. Unfortunately, the Connecticut probate court system will not wait long. After a person’s death, the probate process must begin in a timely manner.
This can be an overwhelming and intensely impersonal burden, but you don’t need to go through it alone. The experienced probate attorneys at the Law Offices of Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC would be proud to assist you and your family throughout the probate process.
Contact a probate attorney at our Connecticut law firm today to learn more about our combined legal experience.
What is Probate?
Probate is the legal process in which the last will is validated, and the decedent’s assets are distributed according to their final wishes. If no wills or other documents are in place, the loved one’s property will be distributed according to Connecticut intestate succession laws.
An estate administrator will be appointed by the Connecticut probate courts to assume control over the decedent’s estate and handle the administration. If you have been entrusted with this role, it is highly recommended that you seek professional legal counsel from attorneys who practice probate law in your area.
Among the many responsibilities of the executor include collecting assets and property, appraising that property, paying off final debts and creditor claims, locating and identifying beneficiaries, and distributing assets to designated parties.
What is Probate Administration?
In probate administration, the executor closes the estate after the creator’s passing. This is usually accomplished by first gathering assets and valuing them. Before assets can be distributed, outstanding debts and taxes must be settled.
No matter your role in probate court matters, you have rights that deserve to be protected. Our attorneys would be proud to represent your interests throughout estate administration in pursuit of a swift and satisfactory conclusion to the process.
What is Probate Litigation?
It is not uncommon for probate disputes to develop during the emotionally fraught proceedings. A beneficiary or interested party may wish to dispute the will or challenge why they have been disinherited.
Other probate matters that fall under litigation include the following:
- Asset distribution agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Family law matters
- Fiduciary removal proceedings
- Power of attorney accounting petitions
- Probate mediation
- Surviving spouse claims
- Trust administration and contests
- Voluntary and involuntary conservatorships
- Will contests
Schedule a Consultation with Our Empathetic Connecticut Probate Attorneys Today
After a person’s death, their estate must go through the probate court process. Hopefully, the decedent left behind an estate plan of some sort to make probate proceedings simpler for their surviving loved ones. Whatever the case, beneficiaries, trustees, and other parties would benefit from the valuable representation of an experienced Connecticut probate lawyer.
Our practice has extensive expertise crafting estate plans, asset protection strategies, and handling probate litigation disputes, making us uniquely qualified to represent you within the probate court system.
Our law office has two locations in Connecticut, one in New Britain and the other in Avon. To contact our New Britain law office, please call 860-854-3809. To reach our Avon law office, you can call 860-854-3545. We look forward to speaking with you.
