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Region #14 Probate Court, CT Probate Information
Quick facts
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Court | Region #14 Probate Court, PD-14 |
| Courthouse address | 9 Austin Drive, Suite 211, Marlborough, CT 06447 |
| Mailing address | Same as the street address |
| Phone | (860) 295-6239 |
| Fax | (860) 295-6122 |
| Hours | Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Cost to open a decedent estate | 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 probate forms are statewide. The Region #14 Probate Court uses the numbered PC forms published by the Office of the Probate Court Administrator. |
| Online filing | The statewide eFiling system is powered by TurboCourt. Attorneys must register, and registration is optional for everyone else, under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1. |
| Case lookup | Use the statewide Case Lookup at ctprobate.gov/case-lookup and filter to PD14. Coverage for decedents' estates and trusts runs from January 5, 2011 to the present. |
| Remote participation | The court may allow participation by electronic means on request under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 66.1. Ask the clerk what the Region #14 Probate Court expects. |
| Website | https://www.ctprobate.gov/courts/region-14-probate-court |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before filing anything with the Region #14 Probate Court, make a first pass at the decedent's assets, debts, beneficiary designations, co-owned property and Connecticut tax filings. That asset picture determines whether you are opening full administration, using a smaller C.G.S. section 45a-273 procedure, or only filing the Connecticut estate tax return that is due within six months.
Sunset's estate settlement process helps families look for accounts across 2,300 institutions, organize known liabilities, and turn that information into a probate packet for the Marlborough court. That work is especially useful in Region #14 because the court serves four towns and the court name itself does not tell a family where to go.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Connecticut probate is handled by a separate statewide system of 54 Probate Courts, one for each probate district, not by the Superior Court and not by any county. The Region #14 Probate Court serves East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough and Portland (C.G.S. section 45a-2). If the decedent was domiciled in one of those towns at death, that is where the estate is filed for a will under C.G.S. section 45a-283 and for an intestate estate under C.G.S. section 45a-303. A nonresident decedent with Connecticut property may require a Connecticut filing under C.G.S. section 45a-287.
The courthouse is in Marlborough, but it is not at Marlborough Town Hall. The town of Marlborough describes the Probate Court as located in a commercial building about 1.5 miles northwest of Marlborough Town Hall, so use the Austin Drive address. If you are not sure which Connecticut Probate Court serves the decedent's town, use the statewide Court Locator at ctprobate.gov/court-locator.
A decision of the Probate Court may be appealed to the Superior Court, generally within thirty days after the court sent the decree (C.G.S. section 45a-186).
The jurisdiction process
- Identify the correct court. File in the Region #14 Probate Court if the decedent was domiciled in East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough or Portland at death (C.G.S. section 45a-283, C.G.S. section 45a-303). Use the Court Locator at ctprobate.gov/court-locator if the town is uncertain.
- Choose the opening path and prepare the statewide forms. A full estate usually begins with PC-200, Petition/Administration or Probate of Will, filed in the court for the district where the decedent was domiciled (C.G.S. section 45a-283). A small estate filing uses the C.G.S. section 45a-273 affidavit in lieu procedure. A nonresident decedent with Connecticut property may require ancillary filing under C.G.S. section 45a-287.
- File with the Marlborough court. You may file on paper at or by mail to 9 Austin Drive, Suite 211, Marlborough, CT 06447. The Connecticut Probate Courts also run a statewide eFiling system powered by TurboCourt; attorneys must register, and registration is optional for others, under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1. The original will cannot be eFiled and must reach the court on paper under section 7.1a.
- Do not attach payment to open a decedent's estate. 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 Region #14 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.
- Watch for notice and hearing instructions. The Probate Court decides how notice will be handled, whether a hearing is needed, and whether written waivers allow the court to act without everyone appearing. If a hearing, conference or deposition is set, the court may allow participation by electronic means on request under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 66.1, but it is not automatic.
- After appointment, get proof of authority. 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.
- Administer the estate and meet the statewide deadlines. File the inventory within two months after qualification unless the court extends the time under C.G.S. section 45a-341. The court places newspaper notice to creditors within 14 days after the first fiduciary is appointed (C.G.S. section 45a-354). Creditors generally have at least 150 days to present claims (C.G.S. section 45a-356), and the fiduciary files the return of claims and list of notified creditors within 60 days after that period ends (C.G.S. section 45a-361).
- File the Connecticut estate tax return and close. A Connecticut estate tax return is due within six months, even if no full estate is opened. When administration is complete, file the financial report or account required by the court, distribute under the court's order, and file any closing affidavit the court directs.
Forms and documents
Probate forms at the Region #14 Probate Court
Connecticut probate forms are statewide. The Region #14 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 |
|---|---|
| PC-200 | Petition to open administration or probate a will in the court for the district where the decedent was domiciled (C.G.S. section 45a-283). |
| PC-200CI | Confidential information submitted with PC-200. |
| PC-212 | Affidavit in lieu of probate of will or administration for the small estate procedure under C.G.S. section 45a-273. |
| PC-212A and PC-212CI | Request for order of distribution and confidential information used with the C.G.S. section 45a-273 small estate procedure. |
| PC-2407 | Decedent's estate inventory, due within two months unless extended under C.G.S. section 45a-341. |
| PC-237 | Return of claims and list of notified creditors after the 150-day claims period (C.G.S. section 45a-361, C.G.S. section 45a-356). |
| PC-246 | Financial report for a decedent's estate under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 30.19. |
| PC-213 | Affidavit of closing, when directed by the court, under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 36.12. |
Local nuance
Region #14 Probate Court district-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Numbered court name | Region #14 is one of the Connecticut Probate Courts whose name does not include a town name. The court serves East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough and Portland, so the town list under C.G.S. section 45a-2 matters more than the court name. |
| Commercial building location | The office is at 9 Austin Drive, Suite 211, Marlborough. The town of Marlborough describes it as a commercial building about 1.5 miles northwest of Marlborough Town Hall, so do not go to Town Hall for a filing. |
| Day-by-day hours | The court is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Scenarios
| Situation | Likely path in Region #14 | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by separating assets that pass outside probate from assets in the decedent's name alone. Even if the home passes by survivorship, the Connecticut estate tax return is still due within six months, and the probate fee under C.G.S. section 45a-107 is computed from the estate value. | Sunset helps identify accounts, collect balance information, and organize the estate settlement tasks before the spouse contacts the Marlborough court. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | If the parent was domiciled in East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough or Portland, file with the Region #14 Probate Court under C.G.S. section 45a-283 or C.G.S. section 45a-303. If the estate qualifies for the small estate procedure under C.G.S. section 45a-273, use the statewide affidavit in lieu forms. A fiduciary who lives outside Connecticut may need the court's service-of-process paperwork. | Sunset can prepare the packet, flag the original will requirement, and connect the child with a local attorney if travel or fiduciary appointment questions arise. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate when a home must be sold | A home in the decedent's name alone usually means full administration in the Region #14 Probate Court. The fiduciary will need appointment, a certificate of appointment under C.G.S. section 45a-200, inventory reporting under C.G.S. section 45a-341, and any court permission required before sale if the will does not authorize it. | Sunset helps build the asset list, generate the filing packet, and find a vetted attorney for the sale and court approval steps. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Region #14 Probate Court | Filing office for a decedent domiciled in East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough or Portland. The clerk can provide forms and limited procedural help but not legal advice. | 9 Austin Drive, Suite 211, Marlborough, CT 06447; (860) 295-6239; fax (860) 295-6122; https://www.ctprobate.gov/courts/region-14-probate-court |
| Connecticut Court Locator | Town-by-town lookup for the correct Probate Court. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/court-locator |
| Connecticut Case Lookup | Free statewide search for decedents' estates and trusts, with a PD14 filter and coverage 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 guide to Connecticut estate administration. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/trusts-estates/trusts-estates-user-guides |
| Connecticut probate fee calculators | Statewide calculators for the probate fee invoiced later under C.G.S. section 45a-107. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/fees-expenses-calculators |
| Probate Court accommodation requests | ADA accommodation information and Form PC-2. The Probate Court requests at least ten days' notice where possible. | https://www.ctprobate.gov/assistance-individuals-disabilities-ada |
| Middletown Law Library | Public Connecticut Judicial Branch law library with legal research materials. | Middletown Courthouse, One Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457; (860) 343-6560; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut | Legal aid intake and screening for people who cannot afford a lawyer. | 1-800-453-3320; https://slsct.org/ |
| CTLawHelp.org | Free Connecticut self-help legal library and legal help finder. | https://ctlawhelp.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
Connecticut estate matters can become legal quickly when a will is contested, heirs disagree, real estate must be sold, a fiduciary lives outside Connecticut, tax filings are uncertain, or a creditor claim affects distribution. The Probate Court clerk can answer limited procedural questions, but cannot give legal advice. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families discover accounts, insurance, investments and other assets before they file, so the estate settlement plan is based on a fuller picture.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into organized Connecticut probate forms and next steps for the Region #14 Probate Court.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate involves a home sale, a dispute, an out-of-state fiduciary or a tax question, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Connecticut probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, prepare for the court process and understand what to do next without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate for someone who lived in East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough or Portland?
File with the Region #14 Probate Court in Marlborough if the decedent was domiciled in one of those four towns at death. The court serves East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough and Portland under C.G.S. section 45a-2, and venue for a will or an intestate estate is based on domicile under C.G.S. section 45a-283 and C.G.S. section 45a-303.
Is the Region #14 Probate Court at Marlborough Town Hall?
No. The office is at 9 Austin Drive, Suite 211, Marlborough, CT 06447. The town of Marlborough describes the court as located in a commercial building about 1.5 miles northwest of Marlborough Town Hall.
Can I use eFiling for the Region #14 Probate Court?
The statewide eFiling system is available through TurboCourt. Attorneys who appear in probate matters must register, and registration is optional for everyone else, under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1. The original will cannot be eFiled and must reach the court on paper under section 7.1a.
Can I look up a Region #14 probate case online?
Yes. Use the Connecticut Case Lookup at ctprobate.gov/case-lookup and filter to PD14. The tool covers decedents' estates and trusts from January 5, 2011 to the present, although earlier cases may appear incompletely.
Does the Region #14 Probate Court have its own local forms?
No local form set is published. Connecticut probate forms are statewide, and the Region #14 Probate Court uses the numbered PC forms published by the Office of the Probate Court Administrator.
What does it cost to open a decedent's estate in Region #14?
No filing fee is due when a decedent's estate is opened. The Probate Court invoices a statutory probate fee later under C.G.S. section 45a-107, based on the estate value, and that fee is uniform statewide under C.G.S. section 45a-105.
Can I attend a Region #14 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 Region #14 Probate Court what that court expects.
Do I have to travel to Marlborough for every estate step?
Not necessarily. Some filings can be mailed or submitted through the statewide eFiling system if the filing is eligible under Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 22.1. The original will must be delivered on paper under section 7.1a, and any hearing participation by electronic means depends on the court's decision under section 66.1.
What proof of authority does the executor or administrator receive?
The clerk issues a certificate of appointment after the Probate Court appoints the fiduciary. Under C.G.S. section 45a-200, that certificate is sufficient evidence of authority and identity for one year from the date issued.
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