Trust and Estate Administration

Greater Danbury Trust and Estate Administration Lawyers

When someone passes away, his or her estate must be settled through the probate court. Although procedures can differ depending on how assets are titled or whether or not a trust is involved, some contact with the probate court will be necessary. In the standard probate estate administration process, debts against the estate must be settled with creditors and assets or property left by the decedent must be divided among the proper heirs. In trust administration, questions may arise as to when to distribute certain property, and how to handle the duties of a trustee. No matter what form the administration process takes, our depth and breadth of experience will lead to efficient and effective results.

At Collins, Hannafin, Garamella, Jaber & Tuozzolo, P.C., our estate administration and probate litigation attorneys can advise and represent you whether you are an executor, trustee or heir. If necessary, we will retain the services of CPAs or other financial experts when settling an estate through probate. In cases involving questions of mental competency, we will consult medical experts and review the history of a will to determine if undue influence occurred.

If you need dependable service in Connecticut probate proceedings, or if you have grounds to challenge the terms of a will or the administration of a decedent's estate, contact a probate attorney at Collins, Hannafin.

Our Experience - Committed to the People of Greater Danbury since 1963

In estate administration, our familiarity with the highly localized Connecticut probate court system can help ensure that your case proceeds smoothly from admission of the will to asset distribution. Our lawyers can take care of the asset inventory, notice to heirs and creditors, and estate tax returns. We provide the legal counsel and necessary assistance for the proper administration of any type of estate.

Trustees and Fiduciary Responsibility

We represent trustees in postmortem trust administration. This work involves the preparation of inventories, the issuance of notices and the filing of tax returns. We can also protect the interests of trust beneficiaries where the estate or the IRS challenges the effectiveness of the trust instrument to transfer title in a given asset.

Contested Wills and Probate Litigation

Our extensive experience with litigation of all types can present a distinct advantage to a party engaged in probate litigation. We are experienced in the resolution of disputes concerning testamentary capacity, undue influence, forged instruments, or disputes as to asset valuations.

Contact Our Probate Administration Attorneys

For additional information about our ability to provide effective client service in estate administration or probate litigation, contact a lawyer at our offices in Danbury or Ridgefield.

Our probate and estate administration lawyers include Gregg E. Brauneisen, E. O'Malley Smith, Paula Boa Sousa, and John J. Tuozzolo.