Probate

Connecticut Probate Administration Lawyers

When a person passes away, his or her estate must be legally settled; assets must be calculated, debts against the estate paid, and property transferred. Ruggiero, Ziogas, & Allaire represents clients faced with probate, helping them determine the financial situation of the estate in question, filing the appropriate papers, and defending the estate against those who contest a will if the deceased left one. Especially in cases where a trust has been established in order to qualify its beneficiary for Medicaid, our probate administration lawyers will expedite the resolution of any remaining assets and facilitate the transfer of remaining property to survivors. We’ll defend your power of attorney and determine the amount of estate and gift tax involved as well.

We can help you avoid the headache and hassle associated with probate – contact a Connecticut probate administration lawyer. Located in Bristol, we represent clients throughout Simsbury, West Hartford, Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington, Rocky Hill, and Canton.

Preserving Medicaid Eligibility through Asset Transfer

In cases involving elderly couples and the need healthcare planning, our probate administration attorneys can explore means for transferring assets through probate proceedings in the event of illness or death. For example, if a sick spouse is in the process of dying, we can protect the assets of the healthy one by transferring theirs to the dying spouse and going through probate. In cases where health care is an issue, this can assist in qualifying the surviving spouse for Medicaid benefits.

Contested Wills and Property Transfer

Unfortunately, more and more wills are being contested in today’s world. Our probate administration attorneys are effective litigators with a comprehensive knowledge of probate law, wills, and trusts. If your loved one’s will or trust is contested, we have the knowledge and experience needed to defend the will during probate proceedings. We will call expert witnesses in accounting, psychology, or any other field should the competence or financial activity of the deceased be called into question.

Estate Planning and Probate Made Easy

Most people talk about probate as if it were some nightmare of complicated, drawn out bureaucratic wrangling. Our probate administration lawyers make probate fast and relatively uncomplicated. We’re prepared to do the necessary leg work and record keeping so you don’t have to.

For more information regarding probate and how we can help you, contact Bristol, Connecticut, probate administration lawyers at Ruggiero, Ziogas, & Allaire today.