Connecticut Probate Law Attorney

The Probate Process: Making Sure Your Wishes Are Carried Out

Your will is a vital document spelling out the specific ways you’d like your assets to be distributed and defining other important measures you wish to have carried out after your death. But drafting a will is just the first part of that process. The second part is probate – the process where the will is reviewed and processed legally to ensure its validity and to oversee the distribution of assets and other requirements as set forth in the will.

While most probate proceedings are relatively straightforward, the probate process itself can be complex, requiring submission of certain documents within a specific time frame according to other constraints in order for the probate process to be completed successfully. And because probate often occurs during a time of grief, loss and change, understanding and adhering to the probate process can be even more problematic.

What’s more, some estates leave loose ends that require legal action to solve; for instance, the estate may involve:

• complex tax issues, including taxes which may be past due
• contract disputes, especially for those who own businesses
• designation of a legal guardian for a minor
• ambiguities in the wording or format of the will
• outstanding or disputed debts
• inadequate assets to cover debts
• lost or missing assets

Because of the complexities of probate law and the requirements surrounding the probate process, even the simplest wills can benefit from having a Connecticut probate law attorney oversee the probate process to ensure the will is executed properly and to avoid potential problems that can wind up taking months – or longer – to resolve.

At The Law Office of Matthew P. Vaccarelli, we have significant experience in all facets of estate planning, from estate administration and probate to guardianship and conservatorship arrangements and more. If you have questions about planning an estate, creating guardianship or conservatorship arrangements, or handling probate of a loved one who’s recently passed, we can help.

Call our offices at 203-574-2400 and schedule a call or email us to set up a consultation  with a probate attorney in Torrington CT to learn about all your options today.