Estate Law Aid
Probate and estate administration: find the right starting path
Organize the will, family, property, debts, court papers, and deadlines, then confirm the current county court process before filing.
Connecticut users
Official Connecticut Probate Court resources are now organized in one place.
Use the court links to check current Trusts & Estates forms, eFiling, user guides, fees, case lookup and court locations before filing or relying on any working draft.
Open Connecticut probate resourcesHelpful working files, not final legal action: Estate Law Aid can help you organize information and draft working documents. Do not sign, file, fund, transfer, or rely on documents until the right review and finalization steps are complete.
Start with four questions
- Did the person leave a will?
- Where did the person live at death?
- What property was owned in the person’s name, and was any real estate involved?
- Are there urgent deadlines, disputes, creditor issues, or possible claims?
New York CourtHelp separates small-estate, probate, and administration paths. New Jersey generally directs probate and estate administration through the county Surrogate’s Office. Use the current official source for the exact county and task.
Reviewed July 31, 2026. Online filing may be available for some courts and case types, but local instructions and original-document requirements still matter.
Important: This site is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Final legal advice should come from a licensed attorney in your state.