HB 6448 - Summary

• Revises probate court fee structure effective January 1, 2014, establishing uniform fees across all probate districts in Connecticut.

• Sets entry fee of $150 for most probate court proceedings (except estate settlements); adds $250 fee for pro hac vice motions allowing non-admitted attorneys to appear.

• Establishes tiered fee schedule for estate settlements based on estate value, ranging from $25 minimum to $12,500 maximum for estates $4,754,000 and over.

• Adds $50 adjournment fee plus actual rescheduling expenses; allows courts to waive fees for indigent applicants and to postpone payment when undue hardship would result.

• Imposes 0.5% monthly interest on unpaid probate fees for estates over $40,000 (or $500,000 if property passes to surviving spouse), with exceptions and extensions available.