Sec. 45a-485. Superior Court or Probate Court jurisdiction to reform instrument to ensure allowance of marital deduction.
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Connecticut Code › Title 45a › Chapter 802c › Section 45a-485
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(b) The Superior Court or the Probate Court are empowered to reform any such will, trust agreement or other governing instrument described in subsection (a) of this section to the extent necessary to ensure the allowance of the marital deduction described in said subsection.
(c) Any reformation of any will, trust agreement or other governing instrument in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be effective whether or not a disclaimer has been filed within the period specified in sections 45a-578 to 45a-585 , inclusive.
(d) This section shall be applicable to any action commenced to reform any such will, trust agreement or other governing instrument created by a decedent dying on or after November 10, 1988.
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