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Probate Court Administration
Official Probate Forms

Below is a link to a list of current probate court forms. Attorneys and others in need of forms may order them from the probate court; forms are not available from the Probate Court Administrator's office. Some probate court forms are available in downloadable PDF format.

List of ALL Probate Court Forms - PDF  |  Downloadable Probate Court Forms

 


Fees and Costs

Decedents' Estates
Upon the death of any person, some or all of the following costs may be payable to settle the decedent's affairs: (a) probate fees and taxes that are fixed by law; (b) fees of an executor or administrator that are subject to the approval of the Probate Court; and (c) attorney's fees that are also subject to the approval of the Probate Court.

Decedent's Estate Fees: (for estates in which proceedings commence on or after 4/1/98). The minimum fee is $150.00 for a full probate estate with a gross taxable value of less than $10,000.

The fee is based on the greater of: 1) the gross taxable estate for succession tax purposes (Sec. 12-349), OR the inventory (probatable estate) OR the Connecticut taxable estate as defined in C.G.S. 12-391, as amended, OR the gross estate for estate tax purposes (Ch. 217 and 218 of the Connecticut General Statutes), PLUS all damages recovered for injuries resulting in death, LESS hospital and medical expenses and attorney’s fees and costs, LESS 50% of any portion of the property passing to the surviving spouse.

In connection with any estate in which proceedings are commenced on or after January 1, 2011, the fair market value of any real property or tangible personal property situated outside the State of Connecticut will be excluded from the calculation of probate fees.

For decedents who die on or after January 1, 2011, interest at the rate of .5% per month will be added to all unpaid probate fees beginning 30 days after the court issues an invoice, or, if a Connecticut estate tax return has not been filed within the time required, beginning 30 days after the return was due.

VALUE OF ESTATE

FEE
$0 to $500 $25.00
$500 to $1,000 $50.00
$1,000 to $10,000 $50.00 plus .01 of all in excess of $1,000
$10,000 to $500,000 $150.00 plus .0035 of all in excess of $10,000
$500,000 to $4,754,000 $1,865.00 plus .0025 of all in excess of $500,000
Over $4,754,000 $12,500.00
 
Conservatorships, Guardianships and Trusts: (Effective July 1, 1993)
FILING FEE
Account with no hearing $25.00
Account requiring a hearing Based on the greater of the book value, market value, or receipts. If more than one account is the subject of the hearing, the most recent account is used to determine the fee.
Of less than $25,000 $50.00
Of $25,000 to $375,000 .0020 of value
Over $375,000 $750.00
 
Other Fees and Costs: (As of January 1, 2011)
Application fee (other than decedents' estates and fiduciary accountings) $150.00
Each additional hearing on any matter $25.00
Hearings that exceed one hour $25.00/hour, after first hour (Not to exceed $300.00)
Application by creditor for the court consideration of disallowed claims $50.00 (payable by creditor; if allowed, may order the fiduciary to reimburse from the estate)
Continued hearing, either upon request of party or due to party’s failure to appear, which necessitates continuance. [Note: No charge if fee waived for cause shown.] $50.00 (plus actual cost of mailing)
Each hearing notice in excess of two. $2.00 each
Fiduciary Certificates (first certificate)
Additional certificates ( up to 5)
Each additional certificate (after 5)
No Charge
$5.00
$1.00
Copies (up to 5 pages)
Additional pages
$5.00
$1.00 per page
Certified Copies (for first two pages)
(for each page thereafter)
$5.00
$2.00
Document recording (after first 5 pages) $3.00 per page
Will for filing only $5.00
Other documents for filing only $25.00
Marriage waivers $25.00
Use of Handheld Scanners (as of Oct. 1, 2011) $20.00 per day


How are Probate Charges used by the Probate Court?
Statutory charges paid to the Probate Court are maintained by the State Treasurer in the Probate Court Administration Fund. The fund is used to pay for the compensation of the judges and court staff, operational expenses of the courts, and the operations of the Office of the Probate Court Administrator. Annually, after those expenses are paid, any remainder is deposited into the state’s General Fund at the end of the fiscal year.

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