Berlin Probate Court cases in Hartford County, New Britain, CT
Berlin Probate Court in New Britain, Connecticut, is a state Probate District Court. Within Connecticut's judicial system, probate courts are limited-jurisdiction courts separate from the Superior Court, handling non-criminal matters involving estates and personal status. This court administers decedents' estates and trusts (probating wills, intestate administration), appoints and supervises fiduciaries, orders name changes, oversees guardianships of minors, conservatorships of adults, guardianships of adults with intellectual disability, adoptions and termination of parental rights, emancipation of minors, and certain mental health and substance-use commitments. It does not hear civil lawsuits, criminal cases, divorces, child custody/support, or traffic matters; those are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
Berlin Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Hartford |
| Street Address: | One Liberty Square |
| City: | New Britain |
| Zip Code: | 6051 |
| Phone: | 860-826-2696 |
| Fax: | 860-826-2695 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Directory.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
Services and Case Types Handled in Berlin Probate Court
Berlin Probate Court serves the public by administering matters involving:
- Case filings: decedents' estates (probating wills, appointing executors/administrators, inventories, creditor claims), trust administration (appointments, accountings), adult conservatorships/guardianships, minor guardianships, name changes, adoptions/termination of parental rights (where authorized), and certain mental health or substance-use commitment proceedings.
- Protective and emergency orders: temporary conservators/guardians, orders safeguarding a person or estate, and injunctions preventing asset dissipation in urgent situations.
- Court hearings and case management: scheduling, notices, status and evidentiary hearings, orders and compliance, issuance of letters testamentary/administration and certified copies.
- Public access services: forms and filing guidance, docket information, fee processing, and accommodations (e.g., interpreters, ADA).
Jury services: typically not applicable; probate matters are heard by a judge without a jury. The court's role is to resolve probate and protective matters efficiently and ensure legal protections for vulnerable individuals and estates.