§ 45a-787 — Liability of beneficiary.

(a) Following final distribution of all assets known to a fiduciary, if an action is brought in the Superior Court by a child or on behalf of a child claiming rights to property under subsection (a) of section 45a-785, a beneficiary shall be liable, in such action brought by or on behalf of such child, to the extent of the fair market value on the date of distribution of any assets received by such beneficiary from the estate of a decedent, for the property to which the child is entitled and which has not previously been recovered out of assets held by the fiduciary or from any other source described in subsection (b) of this section. For purposes of this section, the date of distribution of real estate specifically devised and real estate passing under the laws of descent and distribution shall be the date of the decedent's death. (b) No liability may be imposed upon any such beneficiary under subsection (a) of this section, unless the plaintiff establishes to the court that the obligation to the plaintiff cannot be fully satisfied: (1) Because there are insufficient assets available for such purpose in the hands of the fiduciary; and (2) by action against persons prior in liability to the beneficiary under subsections (a), (b) and (c) of section 45a-369 , because such persons are insolvent or for any other reason, other than not being amenable to suit in this state, cannot be made to answer for their liabilities.

Legislative History

(P.A. 13-301, S. 4.)