Probate Resources

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Executor, Beneficiary, Intestate, Conservator, Per Stirpes...What does it all mean? Probate uses a whole new language that you're unprepared to speak. Below are some of the most common terms you're going to be faced with during the probate process.

• Probate- Probate is the legal procedure of settling an estate. During this process the probate court determines whether the decedent's will (if one exists) is valid is invalid and appoints someone to administer the estate until it's settled
• Testator- A person who has made a will
• Estate- A person's total assets
• Executor/Executrix (f)- The person designated in a will, or named by the court to manage or settle the estate of a deceased person. 
• Will- A legal document that gives directions for the distribution of a person's assets upon their death
• Administrator- A person appointed by the court to administer the estate of a person who died without a will
• Fiduciary- A person of entity that manages the assets of another with a legal responsibility and high standard of care
• Intestate- Someone who dies without a valid will
• Heir- A person entitled to a share of an estate
• Conservator- A person or entity appointed by the court to manage the personal or financial affairs of an adult (Conservatee)
• Testate- Someone who dies with a will 

While your attorney and Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist are the key players there are many other professional service providers that you will need such as:

• Accountant, CPA and Tax Attorney 
• Real Estate Appraiser
• Personal Property Appraiser
• Estate Liquidator
• Property Care Professionals such as a general contractor, handyman, electrician, plumber, landscaper, trash hauler, etc. 

We've spent the time building relationships with a team of professionals so you don't have to. Contact us and get access to all the resources you will need.

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Or check out our  Probate Process or Probate Home sections. 

CT Probate Courts http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Welcome.aspx

CT Law About Probate Law Resources https://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/law/probatelaw.htm