The Probate Court for the District of Newtown is one of 123 Courts in the State of Connecticut. The P robate Judge is elected to office for a four-year term.
Probate Courts have jurisdiction over the following matters:
Probating of estates, testate or intestate (with or without a will)
Testamentary Trusts
Living Trusts (limited jurisdiction)
Guardianships of mentally retarded persons
Guardianship of the estate of a minor
Guardianship of the person of a minor
Termination of parental rights
Finalization of adoptions
Conservatorship (voluntary and involuntary) of person and/or estate of incapable adults
Granting of name changes
Commitment of adults and children for mental illness
Commitment of adults for treatment of drug and alcohol dependency
Processing of passport applications
The probabe judge and clerk will answer any procedural questions, however, they are not allowed to give legal advice. It is recommended that any legal questions be addressed by your attorney.
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