7 Steps for Settling an Estate in Connecticut

Probate is the legal process during which a named representative for the estate (“fiduciary”) carries out the filings required by the Probate Court and makes distributions to estate beneficiaries. The Probate Court in the district the individual last resided oversees this process and ensures that administration expenses and debts are paid and that the property and possessions of the deceased are distributed to the correct people.

If you are the Executor or Administrator of an estate, the following outline provides you with some of the major responsibilities you will have in settling the estate. Every situation is different, and you should consult with an attorney specializing in estate administration to ensure that filings are timely and accurate and that you are following correct distribution procedures.