Connecticut 2021 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05937

Introduced
1/28/21  
Refer
1/28/21  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Filing Of An Inventory Of A Decedent's Estate With The Probate Court.

Impact

The enactment of HB05937 would require fiduciaries to submit more detailed and complete inventories of a decedent's assets. This change aims to enhance transparency in the probate process and ensure that all property, particularly that which may exist in trust arrangements, is accounted for in estate settlements. By mandating that trusts are included in estate inventories, the bill addresses a potential gap in current procedures that could lead to disputes or oversight during the administration of an estate.

Summary

House Bill 05937 proposes an amendment to Chapter 802b of the general statutes regarding the filing of an inventory of a decedent's estate with the Probate Court. The bill aims to ensure that when a fiduciary files an inventory following a decedent's death, it must include a copy of any trusts created by the decedent. This is particularly important for trusts that pass property to individuals who may not be explicitly named as beneficiaries under the decedent's will. Thus, the bill seeks to provide a more comprehensive overview of a decedent's assets to the Probate Court.

Contention

While the bill seeks to improve the probate process, it may also raise questions and concerns among fiduciaries and estate planners regarding the additional responsibilities and complexities that come with including trusts in the inventory. Some may argue that this could lead to increased administrative burdens and costs for fiduciaries, as they must now ensure compliance with more stringent documentation requirements. Additionally, there may be concerns about privacy and the exposure of financial information contained within trusts to the public probate process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00324

An Act Concerning Probate Court Operations And Administration.

CT SB00393

An Act Implementing The Treasurer's Recommendations Concerning Unclaimed Property.

CT SB00272

An Act Concerning Adoption Of The Connecticut Uniform Trust Decanting Act.

CT SB00251

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Other Revisions To The Tax And Related Statutes.

CT SB00262

An Act Concerning Municipal Campaign Finance Filings.

CT SB00428

An Act Concerning Business Registrations Filed With The Secretary Of The State.

CT SB00445

An Act Concerning A Jobs Program For Youth Impacted By The Juvenile Justice System, Review Of Probation Violations And State-wide Expansion Of Truancy Clinics.

CT SB00426

An Act Concerning Court Operations And Administrative Proceedings.

CT HB05506

An Act Concerning Families With Service Needs.

CT SB00412

An Act Concerning The Protection Of Warehouse Workers In The State.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.