# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-284: Sec. 45a-284. (Formerly Sec. 45-164a). Opening of safe deposit boxes to search for a will

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-284

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-284
- **Heading:** Sec. 45a-284. (Formerly Sec. 45-164a). Opening of safe deposit boxes to search for a will
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 45a / Chapter 802b / Section 45a-284

## Text

See Sec. 45a-277 re opening of deceased owner's safe deposit box to access jointly held stocks, bonds, annuities or certificates of deposit.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-273 Sec. 45a-273. (Formerly Sec. 45-266). Settlement of small estates without probate of will or letters of administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-273.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-276 Sec. 45a-276. (Formerly Sec. 45-266c). Comity recognition of foreign decrees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-276.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-277 Sec. 45a-277. Opening of deceased owner's safe deposit box to access jointly held stocks, bonds, annuities or certificates of deposit. Procedure. Hearing. Fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-277.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-282 Sec. 45a-282. (Formerly Sec. 45-164). Custodian of will to deliver it after testator's death. Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-282.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-283 Sec. 45a-283. (Formerly Sec. 45-163). Executor to apply for probate of will. Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-283.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-284 Sec. 45a-284. (Formerly Sec. 45-164a). Opening of safe deposit boxes to search for a will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-284.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-285 Sec. 45a-285. (Formerly Sec. 45-166). Proof of will out of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-285.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-286 Sec. 45a-286. (Formerly Sec. 45-167). Hearing required before proving or rejecting a will. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-286.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-287 Sec. 45a-287. (Formerly Sec. 45-170). Will of nonresident testator proved in this state. Application. Governing law. Tax. Determination of domicile. Costs for settlement of estate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-287.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-288 Sec. 45a-288. (Formerly Sec. 45-171). Recording of a will proved without this state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-288.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-289 Sec. 45a-289. (Formerly Sec. 45-169). When bond required of executor. Amount of bond. Reduction of bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-289.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-290 Sec. 45a-290. (Formerly Sec. 45-168). Administration with the will annexed and de bonis non.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-290.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-291 Sec. 45a-291. (Formerly Sec. 45-189). Executor to administer intestate part of an estate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-291.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-292 Sec. 45a-292. (Formerly Sec. 45-190). Executor of an executor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T45a_C802b_S45a-292.md)

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