Consult with Brian Murphy Law LLC when you need a probate attorney in greater Hartford CT. To settle the estate of a loved one in Connecticut, you will need the guidance of an experienced lawyer. Probate administration is the official way that an estate gets settled under the supervision of the court. The court oversees the division of property according to the decedent’s wishes. Many estates handled in probate courts deal with complex tax laws and statutes.
The Probate process prevents 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 is calculated and the deceased’s debts are paid. All financial affairs are wrapped up and assets are distributed to designated heirs. Attorney Brian Murphy and his team advise and assist executors and administrators in each phase of the process.
Probate Services We Provide:
- Explain the probate process and the executor’s duties
- File the necessary documents and notifications
- Help the executor or executrix identify estate assets
- Assist executor in identifying estate debts to be paid
- Prepare estate tax returns
- Assist in liquidating and distributing assets to beneficiaries
Avoiding the Probate Process
Through estate planning, it is possible to avoid probate all together. 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. Your probate attorney can create a plan that is designed to preserve your assets, avoiding the expense of probate. For more information or to schedule a consultation, reach out to contact or call us at 860-643-3021 today.