Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut

Re: Estate

Your question is about eighteen years too late. If your mother died is 1984, her estate should have been probated at that time. I can't advise you on what you can do at this point, except to check with the probate court to see if any was done with your mother's estate at that time. It could be that your step-father inherited everything and you have no rights at this point. Have you talked to your step-brothers to see if you can have the personal property you want? Your question should have been made at the time of your mother's death, but start with the probate court to see what records they have concerning your mother's estate. Tom Noonan

Re: Estate

Generally, you don't have any right to things your mother left to your stepfather. I gather that when she died she left everything to him; it then became his to do with as he pleased. If he left everything to your step-siblings then you're out of luck. If he left you a percentage of the residuary, however, then you might be able to claim some of what were your mother's things as part of your share.