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Farmington Regional Probate Court, CT Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Farmington Regional Probate Court information |
|---|---|
| Court | Farmington Regional Probate Court, PD-10 |
| Courthouse address | Farmington Town Hall, One Monteith Drive, Main Floor, Farmington, CT 06032 |
| Mailing address | No separate mailing address is published. Use the courthouse address unless the clerk instructs otherwise. |
| Phone | (860) 675-2360 |
| Fax | (860) 673-8262 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No lunch closure, filing cutoff, Friday closure or seasonal schedule is published for this court. |
| Filing fee | No filing fee is due when a decedent's estate is opened. The Probate Court invoices a statutory fee later, computed on the value of the estate under C.G.S. section 45a-107. |
| Local forms | Connecticut PC forms are statewide. The Farmington Regional Probate Court does not publish a separate court-specific probate packet. |
| Electronic filing | The statewide eFiling system is powered by TurboCourt. Attorneys must register, while registration is optional for other people (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1). |
| Case lookup | Use the statewide Case Lookup at ctprobate.gov/case-lookup and filter to PD10. Coverage runs from January 5, 2011 to the present. |
| Participation by electronic means | Remote participation is a request decided by the court under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 66.1. The rule names no platform. |
| Website | https://www.ctprobate.gov/courts/farmington-regional-probate-court |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before filing in Farmington, make a practical list of what the person owned, how each asset was titled, who is named as beneficiary, and what debts or expenses are known. Connecticut estate settlement turns on the difference between probate assets, survivorship assets, beneficiary-designated assets and assets that still must be reported for the Probate Court fee under C.G.S. section 45a-107.
Sunset's asset discovery searches more than 2,300 institutions so families can locate accounts, insurance, retirement assets and other property before choosing the right Connecticut probate path. That preparation also helps you decide what to bring or send to the Farmington Regional Probate Court.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Connecticut probate is handled by a separate statewide system of 54 Probate Courts, one for each probate district under C.G.S. section 45a-2, not by the Superior Court and not by any county. The Farmington Regional Probate Court serves Burlington, Farmington and Plainville (C.G.S. section 45a-2). The courthouse is in Farmington Town Hall, and Farmington is one of the three towns served.
If the decedent was domiciled in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville at death, a will is filed in this court under C.G.S. section 45a-283, and an intestate estate is administered here under C.G.S. section 45a-303. For a nonresident decedent with Connecticut property, venue can depend on where the Connecticut property is located and which Probate Court first assumes jurisdiction (C.G.S. section 45a-287).
If you are not sure which Connecticut Probate Court serves a town, use the statewide Court Locator at ctprobate.gov/court-locator. This matters for Plainville families because Plainville moved into the Farmington Regional Probate Court district on January 9, 2019.
The jurisdiction process
- Confirm the Farmington venue. File in the Farmington Regional Probate Court if the person was domiciled in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville at death. A will is filed where the decedent was domiciled under C.G.S. section 45a-283, and an intestate estate is handled where the decedent was domiciled under C.G.S. section 45a-303.
- Choose the opening form. Use PC-200, Petition/Administration or Probate of Will, for a full estate filed under C.G.S. section 45a-283. If the estate qualifies for the C.G.S. section 45a-273 affidavit in lieu process, use PC-212 with the related confidential information form and any required distribution request.
- File with the court. You may deliver or mail paper filings to Farmington Town Hall, One Monteith Drive, Main Floor, Farmington, CT 06032. The statewide eFiling system is powered by TurboCourt, and attorney registration is required while registration is optional for other people (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1). The original will can never be eFiled and must reach the court on paper (section 7.1a).
- Do not bring an opening payment for a decedent's estate. No filing fee is due when a decedent's estate is opened. The Farmington Regional Probate Court bills the estate later under C.G.S. section 45a-107.
- Watch for notice or a hearing path. The court may set a hearing, act after written waivers, or use the streamline notice procedure if no hearing is requested by the stated date (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 8.6).
- Ask early about remote participation if travel is difficult. Connecticut Probate Courts may allow a party, witness or attorney to participate by electronic means, but that is a request the court decides under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 66.1.
- Receive authority before acting for the estate. When the Probate Court appoints an executor or administrator, the clerk issues a certificate of appointment. Under C.G.S. section 45a-200, that certificate is sufficient evidence of authority and identity for one year from issuance.
- Administer the estate and meet the statewide deadlines. File the decedent's estate inventory, PC-2407, within the period required by C.G.S. section 45a-341. The court gives creditor notice under C.G.S. section 45a-354, creditors have the statutory claims period under C.G.S. section 45a-356, and the return of claims, PC-237, is filed under C.G.S. section 45a-361.
- File taxes, account, distribute and close. The Connecticut estate tax return is due within six months, even when no tax is due. Close with the financial report, often PC-246 under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 30.19, and file PC-213 when directed after distribution under Rules of Procedure section 36.12.
Forms and documents
Probate forms at the Farmington Regional Probate Court
Connecticut probate forms are statewide. The Farmington Regional Probate Court uses the same numbered PC forms as every other Connecticut Probate Court, published free by the Office of the Probate Court Administrator at ctprobate.gov. The court does not publish forms of its own.
| Form | Use | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| PC-200 | Petition/Administration or Probate of Will | Opening form for a full estate filed where the decedent was domiciled at death (C.G.S. section 45a-283). |
| PC-212 | Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration | Used for the C.G.S. section 45a-273 affidavit in lieu procedure. |
| PC-2407 | Inventory/Decedents' Estates | The decedent's estate inventory under C.G.S. section 45a-341. |
| PC-237 | Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors | Filed after the claims period under C.G.S. section 45a-361. |
| PC-246 | Financial Report/Decedent's Estate | Common closing report under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 30.19. |
| PC-482 | Appointment of Probate Judge as Agent for Service by Non-Resident Fiduciary | Relevant when the appointed fiduciary lives outside Connecticut. It turns on the fiduciary's residence, not the decedent's residence. |
Local nuance
Farmington Regional Probate Court district-specific considerations
Plainville has been part of the Farmington Regional Probate Court district since January 9, 2019. C.G.S. section 45a-2 now lists Burlington, Farmington and Plainville in subdivision (10), and the statute's history notes that P.A. 15-217 moved Plainville into that subdivision effective January 9, 2019.
That local history matters if a Plainville family is looking at older paperwork, an old saved link, or an older lawyer letter. Current Plainville decedents' estates belong in the Farmington Regional Probate Court when the decedent was domiciled there at death under C.G.S. section 45a-283 or C.G.S. section 45a-303.
Recent updates
Plainville has been assigned to the Farmington Regional Probate Court district since January 9, 2019, when P.A. 15-217 moved Plainville into C.G.S. section 45a-2 subdivision (10).
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Farmington path | What to watch | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start by confirming whether the home passed outside probate and whether any solely owned assets still require a Farmington filing. Even when no full estate is opened, Connecticut still requires the estate tax return within six months, and the Probate Court fee is computed under C.G.S. section 45a-107. | Do not assume that jointly held property ends every Connecticut Probate Court obligation. Ask the Farmington clerk how the estate tax return should be filed with the Probate Court. | Sunset helps identify accounts, beneficiary designations and co-owned assets so the spouse can see what belongs in estate settlement and what passes outside probate. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | If the estate qualifies for the C.G.S. section 45a-273 affidavit in lieu process, the child can use the statewide PC-212 packet for the Farmington Regional Probate Court. If the child is appointed as fiduciary and lives outside Connecticut, PC-482 may be relevant. | The original will can never be eFiled and must reach the court on paper (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 7.1a). Remote participation is possible only if the court allows it under section 66.1. | Sunset can organize the asset list, generate the probate packet, and help the child connect with a Connecticut attorney if travel, filings or family disagreement make the case harder. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A full estate normally starts with PC-200 in the Farmington Regional Probate Court if the child was domiciled in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville (C.G.S. section 45a-283). Once appointed, the fiduciary uses the certificate of appointment under C.G.S. section 45a-200 as proof of authority. | A buyer, title company or bank may want a certificate of appointment issued within the last year because C.G.S. section 45a-200 gives that certificate a one-year authority period. Any contested decree is appealed to the Superior Court under C.G.S. section 45a-186. | Sunset helps gather asset and debt information, prepare filings, and find a local probate attorney for sale authority, title questions and contested issues. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Regional Probate Court | Filing office for estates of people domiciled in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville. The clerk can provide forms and limited procedural assistance, but cannot give legal advice. | One Monteith Drive, Main Floor, Farmington, CT 06032. Phone: (860) 675-2360. Fax: (860) 673-8262. Website: https://www.ctprobate.gov/courts/farmington-regional-probate-court |
| Connecticut Court Locator | Town-by-town lookup for the correct Probate Court at ctprobate.gov. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/court-locator |
| Connecticut Case Lookup | Free statewide search for decedents' estates and trusts, with Farmington Regional Probate Court available as PD10. Coverage runs from January 5, 2011 to the present. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/case-lookup |
| Connecticut probate forms | Statewide PC form catalogue from the Office of the Probate Court Administrator. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/forms-list |
| Administration of Decedents' Estates user guide | The Probate Court Administrator's 2026 plain-English guide to Connecticut estate administration. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/trusts-estates/trusts-estates-user-guides |
| Connecticut probate fee calculators | State calculators, including a decedents' estate calculator, for estimating the fee later billed under C.G.S. section 45a-107. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/fees-expenses-calculators |
| Probate Court accommodation requests | A person with a disability may request an accommodation from a Connecticut Probate Court using form PC-2. The Probate Court Administrator asks for at least ten days' notice when possible, with shorter timing for emergencies. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/assistance-individuals-disabilities-ada |
| Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut | Statewide legal-aid intake for people with low income. It can screen for free legal help and referrals. | 1-800-453-3320. https://slsct.org/ |
| CTLawHelp.org | Free Connecticut self-help legal library and legal help finder. | https://ctlawhelp.org/ |
| Connecticut Judicial Branch law libraries | Law librarians answer research questions and can point to probate statutes, rules and forms. Check current locations and hours before visiting. | https://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib |
When to hire an attorney
A lawyer is not required for every Connecticut estate, but the Probate Court Administrator says estate matters can be complex and lawyer advice is strongly recommended. Counsel is especially useful when a Farmington Regional Probate Court estate includes real estate, an out-of-state fiduciary, unclear heirs, creditor disputes, tax questions, or disagreement among family members. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families locate accounts, insurance, retirement assets and other property so the Farmington filing reflects what actually exists. A complete asset picture makes estate settlement faster and reduces the chance of reopening work later.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset uses the information you provide to assemble the Connecticut probate forms and supporting documents for the path you choose, including Farmington Regional Probate Court filings when that is the correct court.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs legal advice, Sunset can connect the family with a Connecticut probate attorney who understands Probate Court practice, fiduciary appointments and local filing expectations.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, prepare for probate, and understand next steps without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate for someone who lived in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville?
File with the Farmington Regional Probate Court if the decedent was domiciled in Burlington, Farmington or Plainville at death. Connecticut assigns those towns to this probate district under C.G.S. section 45a-2, and a will is filed where the person was domiciled under C.G.S. section 45a-283. If the person died intestate, jurisdiction is based on the domicile rule in C.G.S. section 45a-303.
Is Plainville really in the Farmington Regional Probate Court district?
Yes. C.G.S. section 45a-2 lists Burlington, Farmington and Plainville in the Farmington Regional Probate Court district. Plainville moved into this district effective January 9, 2019, so older references may be outdated.
Can I use eFiling for the Farmington Regional Probate Court?
The Connecticut Probate Courts run one statewide eFiling system, powered by TurboCourt. Attorneys who appear in a probate matter must register for it, while registration is optional for everyone else (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1). The original will can never be eFiled and must reach the court on paper (section 7.1a).
What does it cost to open a decedent's estate in Farmington?
Connecticut does not charge a filing fee to open a decedent's estate. Under section 6.1 of the Probate Court Rules of Procedure, the statutory filing fee is due at filing in every kind of Probate Court matter except a decedent's estate and an accounting. Instead, the Farmington Regional Probate Court bills the estate later. The fee is set by statute and is the same in all 54 Connecticut probate districts (C.G.S. section 45a-105). For a person who died on or after July 1, 2016, it is graduated on the greater of the inventory, the gross estate or the Connecticut taxable estate, running from $25 up to a cap of $40,000, with a minimum of $150 where a full estate is opened on a basis under $10,000, and with any portion passing to a surviving spouse counted at half (C.G.S. section 45a-107). The fee is owed on everything the decedent owned, including assets that pass outside probate, and it is owed whether or not an estate is opened at all. Interest of 0.5 per cent per month runs on a probate fee that is unpaid thirty days after the court's invoice, and separately on the fee of an estate whose Connecticut estate tax return is filed late (C.G.S. section 45a-107). ctprobate.gov publishes a fee calculator at ctprobate.gov/fees-expenses-calculators.
Can I look up a Farmington Regional Probate Court estate online?
Yes. Connecticut publishes a free statewide Case Lookup at ctprobate.gov/case-lookup. You can search decedents' estates and trusts by name and filter to the Farmington Regional Probate Court district, PD10. Coverage runs from January 5, 2011 to the present, and earlier cases may appear but are incomplete before that date.
Does the Farmington Regional Probate Court have its own probate forms?
No separate Farmington form packet is published. Connecticut probate forms are statewide, and the Farmington Regional Probate Court uses the same numbered PC forms as every other Connecticut Probate Court.
Can I attend a Farmington Probate Court hearing remotely?
Connecticut Probate Courts may allow a party, witness or attorney to take part in a hearing, conference or deposition by electronic means. Section 66.1 of the Probate Court Rules of Procedure lets the court permit it on request or on its own motion, weighing factors that include the nature of the proceeding, the technology available, and whether remote participation would still allow full examination of witnesses. It is a request the court decides, not a right, and the rule names no platform. Ask the clerk of the Farmington Regional Probate Court what that court expects.
Do I have to travel to Farmington for every step?
Not necessarily. Some matters are handled after written waivers, and the streamline notice procedure can allow the court to act if no hearing is requested by the stated date (Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 8.6). If a hearing is scheduled and travel is difficult, ask early about participation by electronic means under section 66.1.
What proof of authority will a bank or title company want?
When the Probate Court appoints you, the court's clerk issues a certificate of your appointment as fiduciary. Under C.G.S. section 45a-200, that certificate is sufficient evidence of your authority and identity for one year from the date it is issued, so a bank or transfer agent may ask for a recently issued copy. Ask the clerk of the Farmington Regional Probate Court for as many certified copies as you expect to need, and expect to request fresh ones if the estate stays open past a year.
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