The law governs various areas of a person’s everyday life. From documentation and filing to start your small business LLC, to outlining the details to a custody agreement, having an experienced lawyer on your side to navigate the complicated legal landscape is a must. Even still, it may be difficult to know what to ask, as we often do not know what we don’t know, and this makes finding appropriate representation a daunting and often difficult process. In today’s blog, your Milford, CT attorneys will take a look at what it means to probate a last will and testament and how our team can help you through the process.
Understanding Last Wills and Testaments
Processing the passing of a loved one is often difficult for anyone, and nothing is more devastating than having to do so while also having to navigate the legal landscape to ensure their last wishes are upheld. Though he or she may have verbally wished for their assets and possessions to be disbursed a particular way, unless there is a document expressing this with proper legal backing, it will not be legally enforceable should complications arise. For this reason, it is important to consider estate planning sooner rather than later.
While estate planning involves preparing for the possibility of probate, probate is the legal process itself of settling an estate after death. This means executing an established will, or document detailing heirs, real property distribution, financial allocation from investments and accounts, debt allocation, intangible property such as stocks, and more. For more information about this process and what our team can do to help you, give us a call today.
Having the Document Probated
Probating a will involves court proceedings, including appointing an administrator or executor, paying taxes and debts, and identifying beneficiaries. In the state of Connecticut, probating a will begins by filing the petition and necessary documents with the probate court in the district where the decedent resided at the time of death. From there, the court will appoint the executor, or the person named in the will as legally responsible for handling the decedent’s estate, and notify the heirs.
How our Team Can Help
Though the process may seem, on its face, relatively straightforward, it is important to understand that the specifics of your loved one’s unique situation and wishes will largely influence how the process plays out. For this reason, we highly recommend seeking the help of experienced Connecticut probate attorneys to ensure you and your loved one’s best wishes are honored.
Schedule Your Consultation
Losing a loved one is never easy, and our team can help you through the process by handling the legal side of your probate matter. To schedule your free consultation with our team, contact Larracuente & Goulden, LLC in Milford, CT by calling (203) 951-6688 today.
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