CT estate risk
Probate risk in Connecticut
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Connecticut allows a small-estate affidavit when solely owned personal property is below the statutory cap and no solely owned Connecticut real property exists.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Small-estate affidavit applies when solely owned personal property is $40,000 or less.
- The decedent must have had no solely owned Connecticut real property.
- The affidavit is filed in the Probate Court for the district where the decedent resided.
- A decree is issued after a statutory waiting period following notice to the state.
Questions to consider
Questions to consider in Connecticut
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Connecticut allows a small-estate affidavit when solely owned personal property is below the statutory cap and no solely owned Connecticut real property exists.
- Small-estate affidavit applies when solely owned personal property is $40,000 or less.
- The decedent must have had no solely owned Connecticut real property.
- The affidavit is filed in the Probate Court for the district where the decedent resided.
- A decree is issued after a statutory waiting period following notice to the state.
- A small-estate affidavit is filed in the Probate Court for the district where the decedent resided.
Sources
- https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pub/chap_802b.htm
- https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/connecticut-avoiding-probate-31871.html
Background sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Connecticut.
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