The provisions of sections 45a-578 to 45a-584, inclusive, shall apply to disclaimers made on or after October 1, 1981, provided disclaimers respecting transfers of property made before and applicable to estates of persons dying before October 1, 1981, shall be valid if made in accordance with the provisions of said sections in effect on September 30, 1981, or in accordance with other statutory or common law.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-585

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.