CT HB05407

Establishes new probate fee structure for estates with proceedings commenced on or after January 1, 2011, using a tiered system based on the greatest of gross estate, inventory, Connecticut taxable estate, or federal gross estate, with costs ranging from $25 to $12,500 depending on estate value.

Property passing to a surviving spouse is reduced by 50% when calculating the basis for costs, and minimum cost is $150 for full estates under $10,000.

For estates valued at $4,754,000 and over, establishes a flat fee of $12,500 instead of a percentage-based calculation.

Implements interest charges at 0.5% per month on unpaid probate costs assessed after January 1, 2011, with exceptions for estates under $40,000 or under $500,000 with property passing to a surviving spouse.

Permits courts to require recordings of probate proceedings upon written request by a party or attorney, with costs charged to the person requesting the recording.