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One Constitution Plaza, 5th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
185 Asylum Street, City Place II, 15th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
100 Pearl Street, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
638 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
693 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 200, Bloomfield, CT 06002
95 Glastonbury Blvd., Suite 206, Glastonbury, CT 06033
14 Sturbridge Lane, Avon, CT 06001
5-1 Davis Road East, PO Box 187, Old Lyme, CT 06371-0187
20 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103-3402
200 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 202, Glastonbury, CT 06033-4418
750 Main St, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
111 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001
90 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06103
One Financial Plaza, 21st Floor, 755 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
205 Storrs Road, Reservoir Commons, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
100 Pearl Street, 14th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
75 Isham Road, Suite 400, West Hartford, CT 06107-4993
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41 N Main St, Ste 303, West Hartford, CT 06107
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.