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Connecticut is divided into 123 probate districts, each of
which is presided over by a Judge of Probate who is elected
to office for a four year term.
Probate Courts have jurisdiction over
many matters:
1) probating wills and the administration
of estates;
2) overseeing testamentary and living
trust;
3) determining title to real personal
property;
4) construing the meaning of wills and
trusts;
5) appointing guardians for the mentally
retarded;
6) appointing conservators of the person
and the estate of incapable individuals;
7) committing those suffering from mental
illness, alcoholism, or drug addiction to an appropriate
facility;
8) removing unfit parents as guardians of
their children;
9) terminating the parental rights of
parents who cannot fulfill their parental responsibilities;
10) granting adoptions;
11) granting name changes;
12) other matters
Additionally Branford Probate Court as a
service to our residents offers Passports and renewals
Sometimes the
issues presented to the Probate Courts are complex and
difficult. Therefore, it is important that you seek
competent professional advice, so that your legal rights are
fully protected.
For
additional information about Probate Courts try the State of
Connecticut Judicial Branch web site
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