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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut updates Probate Court operational procedures, judge training, and conservator audits
Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Kenneth Gucker and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
This law updates Probate Court administrative processes, court procedures, and judge training requirements, and establishes random audit procedures for estate conservatorships beginning October 1, 2026. It modifies appeal deadlines, expands requirements for electronic service and personal notice, and repeals provisions for a working group.
The measure directly alters the legal procedures and timelines for probate appeals, fee waivers, conservator audits, and confidential records access for families interacting with the Probate Court system.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Probate Court judges
Newly elected judges must complete mandatory training programs, mentoring, and hearing observations.
Conservators of estates
Estate conservatorship accounts are subject to potential random audits and required cooperation with assigned auditors.
Individuals involved in probate appeals
Appeal deadlines, service of complaint methods, and filing requirements in the Superior Court are revised.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
When must probate appeals be filed under the updated rules?
Who pays for the audits of conservatorship accounts?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
19 actions- Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 22, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 22, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-87
- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed
Show 13 earlier actions
- Apr 28, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 520
- Apr 28, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 28, 2026HouseRules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
- Apr 28, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed
- Apr 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 588
- Apr 13, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 381
- Apr 13, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Apr 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26 12:00 PM
- Mar 25, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 24, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Mar 16, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/20
- Mar 3, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Version history
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Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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