{"id":372094,"date":"2016-03-31T21:34:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/connecticut-law\/connecticut-estate-planning-laws.html"},"modified":"2016-06-20T19:48:09","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:48:09","slug":"connecticut-estate-planning-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/connecticut-law\/connecticut-estate-planning-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut Estate Planning Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n Connecticut Estate Planning Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Thinking about our friends, our loved ones, or even ourselves passing away isn\u2019t easy for anyone. But if and when it happens, it\u2019s best to have a plan in place.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Under state law, a person\u2019s estate is made up of their personal, financial, and real estate property, and other holdings. After his or her death, the estate is distributed according to a will or, if there is no will, a probate court could decide where the property goes. This section details Connecticut estate planning laws defining the requirements for creating a valid will and how citizens can declare their wishes regarding life-prolonging medical procedures. Click on the links below for detailed information on estate planning laws in Connecticut.<\/p>\r\n\n

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Learn About Connecticut Estate Planning Laws<\/h2>\n \n
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