The loss of a family member is a sorrowful and distressing experience. Family members in mourning find it difficult to focus on the legal and financial aspects of their loved one’s estate. Even without the grief, dealing with the probate process can seem like an overwhelming burden. At Lingenfelter Law, our probate attorneys understand what a difficult time this is for our clients and their families. We offer sensitive, meticulous, and cost-conscious support throughout the probate process to ensure your loved one’s will and the distribution of assets are handled correctly in the probate court. These legal matters are complicated. If you are facing the need for quality legal support, contact the probate attorneys at Lingenfelter Law today.
Legal support through the CT probate process
Probate is the court-supervised process of administering the estate of a deceased person, or decedent. When a person passes away, his or her estate, including the cash, bank accounts, home, real estate, personal property, and all other assets, is distributed to beneficiaries as named and instructed by a will. If there is no will, then the property and assets are distributed to heirs according to the Connecticut laws of intestate succession. As experienced probate lawyers, Lingenfelter Law assists beneficiaries and heirs at law with all aspects of the probate process:
- Proving the validity of the will
- Identifying and appraising property named in a will
- Managing transactions
- Preserving estate assets
- Paying debts, funeral expenses, and taxes
- Distributing assets according to the terms of a will or laws of intestate succession
- Handling probate disputes and will contests
Cost of probate in Connecticut
One of the fears that many people have during the probate process is that it will be very expensive. The cost of probate in Connecticut includes probate fees and taxes that are fixed by law. These fees are based on:
- Gross taxable estate for succession tax purposes
- Inventory
- Connecticut taxable estate
- Gross estate for estate tax purposes
Probate costs may also include the fees of an executor or administrator, as well as attorneys’ fees, which are subject to approval by the probate court. Our attorneys provide efficient, cost-conscious representation to help keep the cost of probate down while offering high-quality service. Contact the experienced legal team at Lingenfelter Law today.
Contact Our Hartford County, Connecticut Probate Attorneys
With decades of legal experience, Lingenfelter Law provides the compassion and relief clients need after losing a loved one. Our firm understands how emotional dealing with matters of estate administration and the probate process can be. We are here to act as a guiding force throughout every step of this challenging process. Clients throughout Hartford County, Connecticut can count on Lingenfelter Law for compassionate, experienced, and skilled legal representation when it matters most. To learn more about the probate services our firm offers, please contact us for a free initial consultation.
