Intellectual Disabilities

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The following guide is meant to help the court user understand basic Probate Court procedures and what to expect when participating in a probate matter. Parties in probate matters are strongly encouraged to seek professional legal assistance

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Persons with Intellectual Disability User Guide

10 Pages | Updated 2023

This user guide is intended to answer some of the questions you may have regarding the procedures, roles and responsibilities of the Probate Court and a guardian for a person with intellectual disability. For specific information regarding the probate process and procedures, please review the relevant Connecticut General Statutes and the Probate Court Rules of Procedure. This booklet should be considered only as a guide on the guardianship process and not as a substitute for competent professional advice