CT State Senate Approves Probate Court Reform Bill

by Ryan McKeen The Senate last night approved a bill that cuts the current 117 probate court districts by more than half. It also imposes regular schedules in those courts and requires future probate judges to be attorneys. Conn Politics.TV You can read the text of the bill here. My question is where is the … Read more

On CT Probate Court Reform and Taxing Legal Services

By Ryan McKeen I love those new light bulbs, you know, the spiral kind.  Their packaging tells me that I can save $120 a year or something if I replace my old fashioned light bulbs. Having changed out my bulbs – they’re not kidding, I do save money on my monthly electric bill. The problem … Read more

Gov. Rell’s Plan For Probate Court Consolidation

by Ryan McKeen It’s also time for reform of our probate court system. Our system is antiquated and broken. I am proposing an overhaul that will reduce the number of courts, improve services and increase the hours of operation. It will also save money. Gov. Rell, 2/4/09 Here is the link to Governor’s Bill No. 6385 … Read more