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Question 1

Under Connecticut law, what is the minimum age to execute a valid will?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

C.G.S. § 45a-250 requires that a testator be at least 18 years of age and of sound mind to execute a valid will in Connecticut.

Question 2

How many witnesses must sign a Connecticut will for it to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

C.G.S. § 45a-251 requires that a will be signed by the testator in the presence of two competent witnesses who also sign the will.

Question 3

Connecticut does NOT recognize which type of will?

Accepted Answer

Holographic will

Answer

Connecticut does not recognize holographic (handwritten, unwitnessed) wills; all wills must comply with the formal execution requirements of C.G.S. § 45a-251.

Question 4

Under Connecticut's antilapse statute, a predeceased beneficiary's share passes to that beneficiary's issue only if the beneficiary was related to the testator in which way?

Accepted Answer

A kindred of the testator (blood relative)

Answer

Connecticut's antilapse statute (C.G.S. § 45a-441) substitutes the issue of a predeceased beneficiary only when the beneficiary was a kindred (blood relative) of the testator.

Question 5

In Connecticut, which court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and administration of decedents' estates?

Accepted Answer

Probate Court

Answer

Connecticut's Probate Courts have exclusive original jurisdiction over probate of wills and administration of decedents' estates under C.G.S. § 45a-98.

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