Regional Probate Court

David C. Shepard, Judge

This Probate Court serves the towns of Avon, Canton, Granby and Simsbury, Connecticut.

The Probate Court is statutorily empowered with jurisdiction over a variety of family matters including the administration of estates, the appointment of guardian of minors, appointment of guardian of the intellectually disabled, appointments of conservator for the incapacitated, and the approval of adoptions. The Court no longer processes passport applications. Passport information can be found on the U.S. Department of State Travel website.

Probate Court forms and information can be found by visiting www.ctprobate.gov.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Lisa Sargent Chief Clerk
Judith Henry Clerk
Julianne McCahill Assistant Clerk
Jodi Lewandowski Clerk
David C. Shepard Judge
William Cavanaugh Assistant Clerk
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