Guides for Connecticut
- One of only a few states that levies its own estate tax, with a threshold that has changed frequently.
- 54 separate Probate Courts, each covering a different district.
- Small estates under $40,000 in personal property can use a simplified affidavit process.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Connecticut
A complete guide to probate in Connecticut: the specialized 54-court Probate Court system, $40,000 small estate threshold, 30-day filing deadline, and intestate succession.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Connecticut?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Connecticut, the $150 cremation authorization fee, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Connecticut
How to order certified death certificates in Connecticut: costs, online ordering through VitalChek, town vital records offices, and the veteran fee waiver.
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