Probate Intake | Law Office of Aakash Sharma, LLC

Step One

What's this about?

Choose the option that best describes your situation. Tap an option to continue.

Someone has passed away Estate administration or matters arising from a death

A living person needs legal help Conservatorship, guardianship, or mental health matter

A probate matter is contested or in litigation Active dispute, pending motion, or appeal from a decree

I received papers, or I'm not sure what I need Got court papers, or your situation doesn't fit above

Step Two

Which fits best?

Pick the closest option. We can clarify at consultation if you're unsure.

Routine estate administration — someone passed and the estate needs to be handled

Estate where family members are in disagreement

I'm not sure — someone passed and I don't know where to start

Concerned about an elderly or incapacitated family member — may need a conservator

I'm already a conservator and have a matter before the court

Need to become guardian of a minor child

I'm already guardian of a minor and have a matter before the court

Mental health commitment or involuntary hospitalization matter

Litigation is already underway — pleadings, discovery, or hearings

Appeal or post-decree challenge to a Probate Court order

Pending motion, accounting dispute, or removal petition

Contested matter — not sure of the current stage

I received papers from Probate Court

Something else, or I'm just not sure what I need

Step Three

A quick location check

Attorney Sharma is licensed in Connecticut only. Probate practice is state-specific.

Where did the person live at the time of death? *

Is any real property (house, land) located in Connecticut?

Yes

No

Not sure

Where does the person live? *

Where is the person currently located? *

Is the litigation in a Connecticut Probate Court? *

Are the papers from a Connecticut Probate Court? *

Does the matter involve Connecticut in any way? *

Yes

No

Not sure

This matter may be outside our jurisdiction

Attorney Sharma is licensed to practice in Connecticut. For matters outside Connecticut, please consult an attorney licensed in that state.

If you believe Connecticut may still be involved, please continue — or call (860) 560-8382 to discuss.

Step Four

About the person who passed away

A few basic facts to understand the estate.

Decedent's full legal name *

Date of death *

Connecticut town or city where they lived

Did they leave a will?

Yes

No

It's disputed

Not sure

Important — Are you currently represented? If another attorney currently represents you in this matter, please discuss with them before consulting separately. Attorney Sharma cannot communicate with you about this matter without following professional conduct rules if you are already represented.

About the litigation

Basic facts about your matter. Details can wait for consultation.

Are you currently represented by an attorney in this matter? *

No

Yes

Between attorneys

Please note. Because you're currently represented, Attorney Sharma will follow professional conduct rules regarding contact. We may ask your current attorney to facilitate any discussion.

Decedent's full name (if estate matter) Optional if not an estate dispute.

Probate district where the matter is pending

About the person you're concerned about

You don't need to share their name if you'd rather not — initials are fine.

Their name or initials

Their approximate age

Connecticut town where they live

Your relationship to them

About your conservatorship

Basic facts about your existing role and the current matter.

Name or initials of the person you're conservator for

Type of conservatorship

Person

Estate

Both

Not sure

Connecticut probate district or court location

Approximate date of your appointment

About the child

You don't need to share the child's name — initials are fine.

Child's name or initials

Child's age *

Your relationship to the child

Connecticut town where the child lives

About your guardianship

Basic facts about your existing role.

Child's initials or first name

Child's current age

Approximate date of your appointment

Connecticut probate district

If this is an active crisis: Call 911 for immediate safety concerns, or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) for mental health crisis support. If you're near a person in imminent danger, go to the nearest emergency room.

About the situation

Please share only basic facts. Details can wait for consultation.

Your relationship to the person

Where is the person currently?

Time-sensitive matter If you received court papers with a hearing date, response time is often short. Please call (860) 560-8382 in addition to submitting this form.

About the papers you received

Share what you can. Details can wait.

Who sent you the papers?

Probate Court

Attorney

Other

Not sure

Date you received the papers

What are the papers about, if you can tell?

About your matter

Share as much or as little as you'd like. Details can wait for consultation.

Briefly describe what's happening

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Step Five

Current stage of the matter

Where things stand right now.

What's the current status of the matter?

Has a Probate Court decree already been entered?

No

Yes

Not sure

Approximate date of the decree

Appeal deadline may apply Connecticut probate appeal deadlines can be as short as 30 days from notice. Please call (860) 560-8382 today.

Is there an upcoming hearing?

No

Yes

Not sure

Hearing date

What's happening?

Select all that apply.

What's causing concern? (select all that apply)

Declining cognitive capacity (dementia, Alzheimer's)

Mental illness affecting decision-making

Physical incapacity (stroke, coma, etc.)

Financial exploitation

Refusing care they need

Family disagreement about care

Is anyone already acting as conservator?

No

Yes

Not sure

What's the current matter about?

Select all that apply.

Current conservatorship matter

Annual accounting

Petition to sell real property

Request for additional authority

Objection from family member

Court ordered me to do something

Removal petition against me

Other

About the child's situation

Understanding why guardianship is needed helps us prepare.

Parent status

Is the child currently living with you?

Yes

No

Part-time

Is anyone else seeking guardianship?

No

Yes

Not sure

Is DCF (Department of Children and Families) involved?

No

Yes

Not sure

What's the current matter about?

Select all that apply.

Current guardianship matter

Annual review

Parent seeking to reinstate rights

Change in child's circumstances

Court ordered something

Removal petition against me

Termination of guardianship

Other

Nature of the matter

Select all that apply.

What's happening?

Initial commitment being sought

Physician's certificate issued

Commitment hearing scheduled

Seeking release from commitment

Appeal of commitment order

Medication administration order

Is there an active hearing date?

No

Yes

Not sure

Hearing date

Hearing information

If there's a hearing date on the papers, please share it.

Is there a hearing date mentioned on the papers?

No

Yes

Not sure

Hearing date

Is the hearing within the next 14 days?

No

Yes

Not sure

Please call (860) 560-8382 today. A hearing within 14 days often requires immediate action.

Got it.

We'll ask a few more routing questions next.

Note The remaining steps cover any urgent timing and contact details. Only fill in what applies.

Step Six

What is the litigation about?

Select all that apply. Yes/No only — details can wait.

Nature of the dispute (select all that apply)

Contesting who the heirs are

Objecting to the fiduciary appointment

Seeking removal of the fiduciary

Challenge to inventory or accounting

Concealment, misappropriation, or breach of fiduciary duty

Dispute over whether an asset belongs to the estate

Challenge to the validity of a will

Real property or title dispute

Other

Hearing information

Timing details help us assess urgency.

Has a hearing been scheduled?

No

Yes

Not sure

Hearing date

Moving on No additional procedural questions apply to your matter.

Step Seven

Safety check

Just one question to flag urgency.

Is the person in immediate danger or being exploited right now?

No

Yes

Please call (860) 560-8382 today. If the person is in immediate danger, also contact Adult Protective Services or local police. You may still submit this form.

Moving on No property questions apply to your matter.

Step Eight

About any court orders or decisions

Probate appeal deadlines can be short. These questions help us flag time-sensitive matters.

Has a Connecticut Probate Court issued a decree, order, or ruling that you might want to challenge?

No

Yes

Not sure

Time-sensitive — appeal deadline may apply Connecticut probate appeal deadlines can be as short as 30 days from notice of the decree. Please call (860) 560-8382 today — do not wait for a response to this form.

When did the court issue this decree? (if known)

When did you receive notice of it? (if known)

Step Nine

Any other urgency?

Yes/No only. Details can wait for consultation.

Is anything happening in the next 30 days that's time-sensitive?

No

Yes

Briefly — what's the deadline or event?

Step Ten

How should we reach you?

Attorney Sharma will review your submission and respond within one business day.

We'll only use this information to contact you about your matter. Your submission is kept confidential and is not used for marketing.

Full name *

Please enter your full name.

Email *

Please enter a valid email.

Phone *

Please enter your phone number.

Preferred contact method

Email

Phone

Either

Preferred language / interpreter Optional. Leave blank for English.

How did you hear about us? Optional.

Step Eleven

Almost done

One optional note, one yes/no question, and an acknowledgment.

Anything else you'd like us to know? Optional.

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Any arrests, charges, or criminal history? * Yes or no only. Please don't share details on this form.

No

Yes

Prefer not to say

No documents via this form Please do not attach or email sensitive documents at this stage. If documents are needed, Attorney Sharma will send you a secure portal link after initial consultation.

I understand that submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship, that the Law Office of Aakash Sharma, LLC has not agreed to represent me, and that I should not share highly sensitive or confidential details until engagement is confirmed in writing.

A considered first step toward your matter.

What's this about?

Which fits best?

A quick location check

This matter may be outside our jurisdiction

About the person who passed away

About the litigation

About the person you're concerned about

About your conservatorship

About the child

About your guardianship

About the situation

About the papers you received

About your matter

Surviving family

Current stage of the matter

What's happening?

What's the current matter about?

About the child's situation

What's the current matter about?

Nature of the matter

Hearing information

Got it.

A few more family and procedural details

What is the litigation about?

Hearing information

Is there a house or real property?

Safety check

About any court orders or decisions

Any other urgency?

How should we reach you?

Almost done

Thank you.