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How to Avoid Inheritance Tax in a state where an inheritance tax is imposed Give the assets to the beneficiaries as early as possible. ... Setting up specific types of trusts can allow your assets to be passed on without being subject to the inheritance tax.

HOW DOES THE PROBATE COURT DISTRIBUTE THE PROPERTY WHEN THERE IS NO WILL? If the decedent is survived by: Estate is divided as follows: Spouse, and the children* of both decedent and spouse -Spouse takes first $100,000 plus ½ of the remainder. Children* take the other ½ of the remainder.

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.

No, in Connecticut, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Connecticut allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that.

In Connecticut, the following assets are subject to probate: Solely-owned property: Any asset that was solely owned by the deceased person with no designated beneficiary is subject to probate. This could include bank accounts, cars, houses, personal belongings, and business interests.

Spouse and children -- spouse takes 1/2 the estate. If the children are also the spouse's, the spouse also takes $100,000. If they are not, spouse only takes 1/2. Whatever remains is divided equally among the children in the same generation.