For probate administration in the Andover area, call the law office of Brian Murphy Law LLC. Probate involves the administration of an estate after the death of a property owner. A probate lawyer manages the filing of the last will and testament of a deceased individual. Because the probate process in Connecticut can be complicated, you need an experienced probate attorney to handle filing of documents, paying debts, and preparing tax returns. Probate administration is the official way that an estate gets settled under the supervision of the court. A probate lawyer is basically an estate or trust lawyer.
The purpose of probate is to prevent fraud after someone’s death. If your spouse dies with a valid will in Connecticut, someone must file it with the probate court in the county where he or she lived. The net estate must be calculated, the deceased’s debts must be calculated and paid. All financial affairs need to be wrapped up and any remaining assets need to be distributed to designated heirs. Brian Murphy Law handles all aspects of the administration of a decedent’s estate. Through probate administration, Attorney Brian Murphy and his team will advise and assist executors and administrators in each phase of the process. From filing of the will to the appointment of an administrator or executor, to the preparation of all documents, we are here to help your family with the legal details with efficiency and fairness.
In Connecticut you can make a living trust to avoid probate for your assets. You need to create a trust document, name a successor trustee, then transfer ownership of your property to yourself as trustee of the trust. At your death, your successor trustee will be able to transfer it to the trust beneficiaries without probate court proceedings. The most common assets that transfer automatically at the death of an owner include Joint Tenancy, Tenancy by the Entirety or Community Property With Right of Survivorship, Beneficiary Designations, and Payable on Death Accounts. Probate administration can also be avoided through the use of one or more trusts. Our lawyers have experience in the use of a living trust and other estate planning services. Together, we can create a plan that is designed to preserve your assets and avoid the expense of probate. For more information or to schedule a consultation, reach out to contact or call us at 860-643-3021 today!