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Probate filings for Greenwich Probate District (PD-54) go through the Probate Court at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. Main phone: 203-622-7879. Court hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Greenwich Probate District (PD-54) requires e-filing for probate matters. E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2020. Optional for self-represented parties. Statewide system for all probate districts.
Greenwich Probate District (PD-54) doesn't publish county-specific probate procedures, so Connecticut statewide rules apply. Confirm filing mechanics with the Probate Court.
Connecticut allows Small Estate Affidavit (Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration, PC-212) for estates under $40,000. The waiting period is 30 days.
Immediate priorities include obtaining certified death certificates (10-15 copies are typically needed), locating estate planning documents, securing property and assets, notifying financial institutions, and determining whether probate is required.
In Connecticut, the estate inventory must be filed within 60 days of the executor's appointment. Professional appraisal is required for certain assets.
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