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Do I need an attorney for a probate case? ?Individuals involved in probate cases have the option of hiring an attorney but are not generally required to be represented by an attorney. Probate Court forms are designed to be user-friendly, and court staff may offer limited assistance in completing required forms.

A petition for administration or probate of Will should be submitted to the Probate Court within 30 days of the decedent's death. It should be accompanied by the original Will and codicils, if any, and a certified copy of the death certificate.

File an application with the appropriate probate court, together with a certified death certificate and the original Will and codicils. The application will list basic information about the decedent, including the beneficiaries under any Will or codicil and all heirs at law.

Probate can be a lengthy process in Connecticut. It generally takes a minimum of six to twelve months, but it can extend beyond that, often lasting a year or more. Complex estates or disputes among beneficiaries can further lengthen the process.

The Estate Settlement Timeline: Although Connecticut law does not specify a particular deadline for this, it is generally advisable to do so within a month to avoid unnecessary delays in the probate process.

Full "probate" is ONLY required by law if the person who dies, with or without a will, (1) owned real estate (not just a life use) that does not pass by the deed to the "surviving" joint owner, OR (2) owned $40,000 or more of other assets that also don't pass by beneficiary or joint ownership to another person.