Connecticut General Statutes 45a-309 – Finding of domicile
(a) Upon the admission of any will to probate or the appointment of an administrator of the estate of any deceased person, or the placing of a will on file under § 45a-288, the Court of Probate shall make a finding as to the domicile of such person at the time of death. Upon application of any interested party, the Court of Probate may grant any administration or admit any will to probate or place any will on file subject to a subsequent and final finding of domicile, or for any other reason the Court of Probate may find proper, and upon such conditions and limitations as the Court of Probate shall determine advisable for the due and proper administration of the decedent‘s estate. Any person interested in such estate may appeal from such finding as provided in § 45a-186.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-309
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Probate: Proving a will
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any such finding of domicile shall be subject to a subsequent determination of domicile in accordance with the provisions of chapter 217.