09/08/2026
“I have a will, so my family will not have to deal with probate.” It is one of the most common things we hear from families in Connecticut, and it is one of the biggest misunderstandings in estate planning.
A will actually goes through probate. It does not avoid it. What a will does is tell the court how you want things handled, but your loved ones will still need to go through the probate process to carry it out.
There are other tools that can help your family avoid probate altogether, and knowing the difference now can save your family time, stress, and expense later.
We break down exactly how this works and what your options are on the blog.
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