Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut

I have an estate question. My sister died intestate in New York. Her next of kin resides in New York. My sister owned a 25% interest in my house which transferred to her next of kin who was also the estate administrator, didn't want the property interest and signed it over to me via a notarized letter. The State of Connecticut which is where the property is located says that this issue needs to be probated.


Asked on 5/13/24, 3:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

If the property is in CT, the estate has to open an ancillary administration in CT to deal with the CT property.

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Answered on 5/14/24, 6:44 am
Richard Bryan Richard Bryan Attorney PC

Real property cannot be transferred from one person to another using a "notarized letter." This is an example of the real-world and costly consequences of not having a Last Will and Testament in place at death. I'm sorry you're in this situation.

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Answered on 7/20/24, 9:29 am


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