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Estate Planning Laws in Connecticut.

Connecticut estate-planning and probate work is governed primarily by Title 45a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Connecticut probates estates through its dedicated Probate Court system, which is separate from the Superior Court and handles decedents’ estates, conservatorships, trusts, children’s matters, and related fiduciary proceedings.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Connecticut Statutes

Connecticut Probate CodeConn. Gen. Stat. tit. 45a

Title 45a governs wills, intestate succession, probate administration, conservatorships, and related fiduciary rules, administered through Connecticut’s dedicated Probate Courts.

Connecticut Uniform Trust CodeConn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-499a et seq.

Connecticut’s Uniform Trust Code governs creation, modification, administration, and termination of trusts, including trustee duties and beneficiary rights.

State law

Official Sources

Connecticut General Assembly — General Statutes Connecticut Probate Court System

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