by Thomas Kane | Aug 10, 2026 | Probate Administration
What Are the Responsibilities of a Fiduciary? Fiduciaries play a central role in probate administration. In Connecticut, executors and administrators are held to a fiduciary standard, meaning they must act with honesty, loyalty, and reasonable care. Key...
by Thomas Kane | Jul 13, 2026 | Probate Administration
What Happens to Property That Is Not Subject to Probate? Not all property owned by a deceased person passes through probate. In Connecticut, non-probate property transfers automatically based on ownership structure or beneficiary designations, without court...
by Thomas Kane | Jun 22, 2026 | Probate Administration
What Is Ancillary Probate? Ancillary probate is a secondary probate proceeding required when a deceased person owned real estate in a state other than their state of residence. In Connecticut, ancillary probate commonly arises when a decedent owned vacation property,...
by Thomas Kane | May 25, 2026 | Probate Administration
What Is a “Small Estate Affidavit”? A small estate affidavit is a simplified probate procedure available for qualifying estates in Connecticut. It allows certain estates to be settled with reduced court involvement. To qualify, the estate must meet specific value...
by Thomas Kane | Apr 27, 2026 | Probate Administration
Letters testamentary are formal documents issued by the Probate Court that grant an executor legal authority to act on behalf of an estate. In Connecticut, these letters are essential for estate administration. Banks, financial institutions, and third parties...
