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A decedent (pronounced da-See-dunt) is a deceased person. This term is commonly used to refer to a deceased person in the law of wills, trusts, and estates.

In Connecticut, the term 'decedent' refers to an individual who has passed away. In the context of wills, trusts, and estates law, the decedent is the person whose estate is being managed or distributed after their death. Connecticut law governs the distribution of a decedent's assets through the probate process if the decedent died with a will (testate) or without a will (intestate). The probate court oversees the administration of the estate, which includes validating the will, appointing an executor or administrator, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries. The relevant statutes can be found in the Connecticut General Statutes, particularly in Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure. These laws outline the rights of heirs and beneficiaries, the duties of executors and administrators, and the procedures for handling a decedent's estate.

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