Services For Lawyers

For today’s busy attorney, there seems to be less and less time to do more
and more work. If you require the services of a probate professional who is trustworthy, professional and experienced, I can provide the perfect
solution for you.

As a freelance probate expert with more than 18 years of experience, I provide exceptional service with the administration of estates, conservatorship of the person and estate applications, reviews and accountings, guardianship of the estate (for minors) applications and accountings, trust applications and accountings and name change applications just to mention a few. If it’s probate, I can help you with it.

Immediate availability to take on short term or long term projects whenever the need arises.

Experienced and skilled with handling probate matters. This is your opportunity to develop a relationship with a professional with exceptional qualifications.

I assist experienced attorneys with new or existing probate files.
I work with out-of-state attorneys who need help with Connecticut probate cases/clients
and estate procedures.
I assist new attorneys with probate cases to improve and expand their law practice.
I meet with and interview clients or I attend client intake interviews with you.
I handle all probate paperwork from initiation through completion.
I work with insurance agents to get a fiduciary bond when required.
I work with and meet an appraiser to value the decedent's assets including real estate.
I work with the fiduciary to determine the date of death valuation of the decedent's assets.
I coordinate with professionals (auctioneers, tag sale agents or waste management) to arrange for disposal of the decedent's tangible personal property if needed.
I work with the fiduciary and contractors where needed to prepare the decedent's residence and/or rental property to be placed on the market for sale.
I work with the fiduciary to set up and manage their estate account including tracking all income
and disbursements.
I work with the fiduciary to obtain any proceeds payable under life insurance policies and
obtain IRS Forms 712.
I can train your staff in all areas of probate.

Other Services for Lawyers I am experienced in all aspects of litigation including trial preparation, witness/client interviews, witness scheduling, jury selection consulting and assistance at trial including accurate note taking, witness "handling" and exhibit coordination.

Marianne Arancio Stilson Retired Chief Clerk Probate Court Call Me Today (860) 491-1143 mastilson@optonline.net