Alex Jacobson
Managing Attorney · Colchester
Admitted in Connecticut and Massachusetts
Connecticut Probate Attorneys
Named executor? We’ll take it from here.
Tell us what happened. After one call you’ll know what has to be filed, by when, and what our help would cost. A straight answer, not a percentage.
01A real attorneyYour questions get real answers.
02Straight answers on costPlain terms before work begins.
03Four Connecticut officesColchester, Rocky Hill, Danielson, and Milford.
Why people call
You didn’t sign up for this job. Hand it to us.
Tell us where things stand: whether there’s a will, who’s involved, and what’s in the estate. We’ll tell you plainly what happens next.
What we take off your plate
The job, off your list.
Probate is a set of court tasks with deadlines. Here is what we carry so they’re off your list.
- 01
Opening the estate
Filing the petition with the probate court and getting letters testamentary (or letters of administration, if there’s no will) issued in your name.
- 02
The deadlines
The inventory, the accounting, the notices to heirs and creditors. The court sets the clock; we keep it.
- 03
Creditor claims
Sorting what’s owed, what’s disputed, and what has to be paid before the estate can close.
- 04
The estate’s real estate
In most cases, a house owned by the estate moves through probate before it can be sold, and the sale carries estate liens that must be released before the buyer gets clear title. We handle that path. Closings are the firm’s everyday work.
This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Reach out to discuss yours.
What would this look like for your estate?Our team
Connecticut attorneys. A full team behind the work.
Your estate is handled by a Connecticut attorney, with the whole Mancuso Carey team behind them. Start by phone or send a short request, and our intake team will help with the next step.
George Holler
Managing Partner
Admitted in Connecticut and MassachusettsHow it works
A steadier way through.
We keep the process plain. Your attorney explains each step before it happens, and you’ll hear from us with real updates, not silence between court notices.
Across Mancuso Carey
Clients remember how you make them feel.
10,000+ Connecticut closings and 4.8 stars across 150+ Google reviews. Here’s how clients describe the firm.
★★★★★
“The team was patient and answered all our questions thoroughly. They were available when needed and returned all calls.”Diane S. · Verified Google review
On being looked after
“Handled everything for us and we had no worries about everything.”Alan B. · Verified Google review
On thoroughness
“He found things that two other attorneys missed.”Verified Google review · Danielson
Start here
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Good questions
What people ask first.
What does probate help cost?
You already have the court’s fees to deal with; you shouldn’t also have to guess at ours. On the first call we’ll give you a straight answer about what our involvement would cost for your estate specifically, not a vague percentage.
How long does probate take in Connecticut?
It depends on what’s in the estate: whether there’s a house or other real property, whether the heirs agree, and how quickly creditor claims resolve. Once we know what’s involved, we can give you a realistic sense of your timeline.
Do I need a lawyer for probate?
Not always. Very small, straightforward estates may qualify for a simplified process using the court’s own forms. Once there’s real property, disagreement among heirs, or you’re just not sure what you’re looking at, an attorney can help you avoid a mistake that costs more to fix later.
What are “letters testamentary”?
The document the probate court issues that gives the executor named in a will the legal authority to act for the estate: access accounts, deal with property, handle creditors. If there’s no will, the court appoints someone and issues a similar document called letters of administration.
Can the house be sold before probate is finished?
In most cases, no. The house typically has to move through probate first, and the court’s approval is usually still required even if the will already gives the executor the power to sell.
Is anything on this page legal advice?
No. This page provides general information. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Talk with an attorney about your situation before making legal decisions.
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One conversation can make the next steps clear.
Connecticut-based. Four offices: Colchester, Rocky Hill, Danielson, Milford.