Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-199 (2026)

(Formerly Sec. 45-21a). “Fiduciary” defined

✓ current as of May 2026

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As used in sections 45a-186c, 45a-202 to 45a-208, inclusive, and 45a-242 to 45a-244, inclusive, unless otherwise defined or unless otherwise required by the context, “fiduciary” includes an executor, administrator, trustee, conservator or guardian.

(P.A. 80-476, S. 184; P.A. 07-116, S. 6; P.A. 10-32, S. 133.)

History: Sec. 45-21a transferred to Sec. 45a-199 in 1991; P.A. 07-116 added reference to Sec. 45a-186c; P.A. 10-32 deleted references to Secs. 45a-143 and 45a-152, effective May 10, 2010.

Cited. 239 C. 553.

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1996–2025 · leading case: Cadle Co. v. D'Addario, 844 A.2d 836 (Conn. 2004).

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Cadle Co. v. D'Addario, 844 A.2d 836 (Conn. 2004). · cites it 2× “” General Statutes § 45a-199. Our case law recognizes that “[r]emoval of an executor is an extraordinary remedy designed to protect against harm caused by the continuing depletion or mismanagement of an estate.”

Barash v. Lembo, 348 Conn. 264 (Conn. 2023). · cites it 2× “3d 1145 (2014) (rejecting plaintiff’s claim that existence of fiduciary duty pre- sented question of fact).”

Hall v. Schoenwetter, 686 A.2d 980 (Conn. 1996). · cites it 2× “Initially, we note the unsurprising paucity of case law, both in Connecticut and nationwide, pertinent to the issue before us. To reach our decision, we turn to fundamental concepts of fiduciary responsibility and *559 property law.”

Jaser v. Fischer, 783 A.2d 28 (Conn. App. Ct. 2001). “General Statutes § 45a-202 provides: “(a) Any person, acting as a fiduciary as defined by section 45a-199 or in any other fiduciary capacity, who in good faith makes payments or delivers property or estate pursuant to the order of the court of probate having jurisdiction before…”

Ressler v. Harrington (In re Gold), 533 B.R. 851 (D. Conn. 2015). · cites it 3× “11 (citing Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 45a-199, 45a-242, 52-599, 45a~234(18)).”

Stroll v. Pass (Conn. App. Ct. 2025). “’’ General Statutes § 45a-199. The authority of the Probate Court to remove a fiduciary is codified in General Statutes § 45a-242 (a).”

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