GENERAL PROBATE SITE

LIST OF OFFICIAL PROBATE COURT FORMS

CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL WEBSITE-FORMS-PROBATE

STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES

STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

STATE OF CONNECTICUT STATE LEGISLATURE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE-PASSPORTS

THE OFFICE OF THE PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR

GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS
See Probate booklet: "Guidelines for Guardianship of Minors" - (PDF 100k)
Under certain circumstances, the Probate Courts of Connecticut are given the responsibility for such appointments and removals. Court-appointed guardians are responsible to the court for protecting the interests of such minors.
This booklet answers some of the questions regarding the procedures, roles, and responsibilities of the Probate Court when it becomes necessary to appoint or remove a guardian of the person or estate of the minor.and the guardian whom the Court appoints.

PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
See Probate booklet: "Probate Court Procedures Involving Persons with Mental Retardation" - (PDF - 79k)
This booklet answers questions regarding the procedures and responsibilities of the Probate Court with respect to guardianship, sterilization and involuntary placement of persons with mental retardation.

ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENTS' ESTATES See Probate booklet: "Guidelines for Administration of Decedents' Estates" - (PDF - 71k)
This booklet answers some questions about probate court procedures that are often asked during the settlement of a decedent's estate - which often is handled by a family member or friend.

CONSERVATORS
See Probate booklet: "Guidelines for Conservators" - (PDF - 96k)
This booklet explains the role of the probate courts of Connecticut regarding individuals who are incapable of caring for themselves and/or their property. This includes appointing a conservator, who is authorized by law to provide supervision and who is, in many respects, an agent of the court.

TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND ADOPTION PROCEDURES
See Probate booklet: "Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption Procedures" - (PDF - 121k)
This booklet explains the basic aspects of a complex body of laws regarding parental rights and adoption.

TRUSTS
See Probate booklet: "Understanding Trusts: A Look at Living Trusts and Other Trusts." - (PDF - 137k)
This booklet provides an elementary understanding of trusts, and answers some basic questions about this extremely complex issue.