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Am I required to go through probate

Asked on Oct 26th, 2021 on Estate Planning - Connecticut
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My brother passed on 10/1/21 at 69 (no will) - He has a used car but no assets -he lived off Medicare and received food stamps - rented an apartment with 2 other people - I am his only surviving relative (sister) - he had insurance which paid partially for his funeral exp. - my husband and I paid the remainder - he has a bank account that has 800 in it of which we haven’t touched - how do I proceed - do I have to go through Probate? - can I close his bank acct.?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Stratford, CT
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I would reccomend speaking with an experienced probate attorney like my partner Attorney Chris Hite 203. 870.6700. 
Answered on Nov 01st, 2021 at 9:08 AM

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