Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 802a - Wills: Execution and Construction
Section 45a-263. (Formerly Sec. 45-162a). - “Majority” defined for wills executed prior to October 1, 1972.

When the word “majority” is used in a will executed prior to October 1, 1972, it shall be construed to mean a person who has attained the age of twenty-one.

(1972, P.A. 127, S. 73.)
History: Sec. 45-162a transferred to Sec. 45a-263 in 1991.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure

Chapter 802a - Wills: Execution and Construction

Section 45a-250. (Formerly Sec. 45-160). - Who may make a will.

Section 45a-251. (Formerly Sec. 45-161). - Making and execution of wills. Wills executed outside the state.

Section 45a-257. (Formerly Sec. 45-162). - Revocation of will.

Section 45a-257a. - Failure of testator to provide for surviving spouse who married testator after execution of will. Determination of share of estate.

Section 45a-257b. - Failure of testator to provide for children born or adopted after execution of will. Determination of share of estate.

Section 45a-257c. - Marriage of testator terminated after execution of will. Provisions of will re former spouse revoked.

Section 45a-257d. - Effect of provisions re revocation of will to be construed by probate courts.

Section 45a-257e. - Revocation of will executed on or after October 1, 1967, and prior to January 1, 1997.

Section 45a-257f. - Revocation of will executed on or after January 1, 1997.

Section 45a-258. (Formerly Sec. 45-172). - Devise or bequest to subscribing witness.

Section 45a-259. (Formerly Sec. 45-173). - Reference to document creating trust.

Section 45a-260. (Formerly Sec. 45-173a). - Uniform Testamentary Additions to Trusts Act.

Section 45a-261. (Formerly Sec. 45-160a). - Effect of devise of all real property.

Section 45a-262. (Formerly Sec. 45-161a). - Words of inheritance apply to child born through assisted reproduction and child of decedent conceived and born after death of decedent.

Section 45a-263. (Formerly Sec. 45-162a). - “Majority” defined for wills executed prior to October 1, 1972.

Section 45a-264. (Formerly Sec. 45-174a). - Reference to Internal Revenue Code.

Section 45a-265. (Formerly Sec. 45-174). - Gift to spouse; reference to federal provisions re estate tax and marital deduction.

Section 45a-266. (Formerly Sec. 45-175a). - Encumbrances on property of decedent or on proceeds of insurance policy on life of decedent not chargeable against assets of decedent's estate.

Section 45a-267. (Formerly Sec. 45-184). - Bequest of perishable property for life or years.