United States: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

A SLAT is an irrevocable trust created and funded by one spouse (the "Donor Spouse") during his or her lifetime, for the benefit of the other spouse (the "Beneficiary Spouse").

Constructive trust claims regularly arise in trusts and estates litigation. Based upon a recent decision that Suffolk County Surrogate Vincent J. Messina, Jr. issued, in which the Surrogate found that a constructive...

Probate litigation is an area of law that can be fraught with unexpected twists and critical deadlines. The recent decision in Chartier v. Valliere, 234 Conn. App. 1 (2025), offers a compelling look into the complexities of will contests, the significance of precise court language, and the perilous consequences of delayed action.