Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-325

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through June 5, 2024.
Section 45a-325 - (Formerly Sec. 45-257). Execution of contract of decedent for sale of real property

The court of probate having jurisdiction of the settlement of the estate of any deceased person may, concurrently with courts of equity, authorize the fiduciary of the estate to convey the title of the deceased in any real property to any person entitled to it by virtue of any contract of the deceased person, or to convey the title of the deceased in any real property held or taken by him in any fiduciary capacity to his successor or to the person or persons entitled thereto.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-325

(1949 Rev., S. 7040; P.A. 80-476, S. 302.)

Annotations to former section 45-257: Bond for deed containing personal covenant only is binding on estate. 38 C. 86. Under statute, court cannot determine disputed title to land. 84 C. 561. Estate of owner of real property under contract of sale becomes under equitable conversion an estate in personalty; administrator's deed valid to convey land under contract made by deceased, without bond by administrator. 109 Conn. 315. Probate Court may authorize conveyance if there is not a substantial dispute as to the rights of the parties. 126 C. 435. Option to purchase land comes within purview of statute. 156 C. 175.