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The Ashford Senior Center hosted Probate Judge Leah Schad at an outreach program about the services provided by the Northeast Probate Court Sept. 14. The program was also held Sept. 21 in Pomfret.
Schad has been visiting local groups to present information about the probate process and the services provided by the Court to the local community.
The outreach programs stem from finding a way for the court to give residents assistance navigating the probate process. During COVID that was not possible so the outreach program was born. Schad and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney travel to local senior centers, town halls, libraries and community groups to bring that service back to people struggling with life events who need the help of the probate court.
The next outreach program is at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Putnam Municipal Complex. If you are a member of a group that would like to schedule an event, please call 860-928-4844.
The probate court helps families who have lost a loved one settle their estates, appoints conservators when a family member is no longer able to care for themselves, and appoints guardians to protect the intellectually disabled and handles matters involving children in need. The Northeast Probate District covers the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock.
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