Probate in Connecticut
Connecticut has no statute for fiduciary compensation at all. It is governed by an old case and a nine-factor court rule, with 5% often used as a rough yardstick, and the Probate Court charges its own statutory fee. A small estate affidavit works only if the decedent owned no real estate in their own name. Creditors have 150 days, counted from the fiduciary's appointment, and the state also levies an estate tax, with an exemption that matches the federal amount and a flat rate above it.
Personal Injury in Connecticut
Connecticut gives two years from discovery to sue, never more than three from the act, and has its own claims process for suits against the state. Recovery is barred at 51% fault, comparing you against the combined negligence of everyone you are suing, including parties who already settled. Attorney fees are capped by a statutory sliding scale that declines from 33.3% down to 10%, and compensatory damages are not capped.
Family Law in Connecticut
Connecticut sets child support from a schedule based on net weekly income and income shares, with special treatment for low incomes and for incomes above a stated ceiling. There is no alimony formula or limit, and a modification can reach back only to the date notice of the motion was served. Courts may assign all or part of either spouse's estate with no set percentage. A divorce decree requires 90 days from the return day and 12 months of residence, with a waiver option.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Connecticut attorney before acting. See our methodology.