Probate in Addison County

Probate Court Record

Addison County Superior Court - Probate Division

Addison County

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Office

7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753

Filing in person

Walk-ins accepted

Self-represented filing

Allowed

Self-help forms

Court forms packet

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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source

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Trust Litigation Firms Serving Addison County

William C. Deveneau, Esq. PLC

160 Benmont Ave, Suite C3-80A, Bennington, VT 05201

Bennington solo practice serving all of Vermont, mainly Bennington, Windham, Rutland and Windsor Counties, with offices in Albany, New York and Athol, Massachusetts. Advises executors or serves as personal representative from opening the estate through the inventory, estate tax returns and closing, and litigates will and trust contests. Free 30-minute strategy session in person or by phone.

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