Decedent estate services address the full spectrum of responsibilities required to settle a loved one’s affairs. Attorney RJ Connelly III provides hands-on, personalized support across every aspect of estate management, tailored to each family's unique needs. These services include:

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Estate Cleanouts: Arranging the removal, inventory, and responsible disposal of personal belongings, household items, and property contents. This process ensures homes are respectfully cleared and prepared for sale, transfer, or other purposes.

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Asset Collection and Transfer: Locating, gathering, and securing all assets—such as real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, valuable possessions, and digital property—before transferring them to appropriate heirs or beneficiaries.

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Trust Administration: Managing trusts, ensuring assets are distributed according to the decedent’s wishes, and handling ongoing responsibilities for trust beneficiaries.

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Non-Probate Transfers: Facilitating transfers of assets that bypass probate, including life insurance policies, payable-on-death accounts, and jointly held property.

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Tax Filings and Financial Documentation: Preparing and filing necessary estate, income, and property tax documents; addressing outstanding debts and creditor claims.

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Coordination with Service Providers: Working with realtors, auctioneers, contractors, and other professionals to handle property sales, repairs, and appraisals as needed.

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Assistance with Insurance and Retirement Benefits: Guiding families through the claims process for life insurance and retirement accounts, ensuring benefits are properly processed and distributed.

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Real Estate Services: Managing real estate involves security checks, coordinating sales, cleanouts, and preparing homes for the market. At Connelly Law, we partner with top real estate professionals across Southern New England to ensure every home sale is seamless, efficient, and respectful of each client’s needs.

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Ongoing Support: Offering continued advice and support for executors, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout the estate settlement process.

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From cleanouts to asset management, decedent estate services are designed to minimize stress, protect family interests, and honor the wishes of the departed.