The Northeast Probate Court will be holding community outreach events for the residents of the Northeast Probate District this month.
Probate Judge Leah Schad will present general court information and answer questions and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney will be available to assist with court forms, answer questions and provide information about local resources for families.
Judge Schad said that before COVID, clerks at the court were able to sit down with residents and give personal assistance to people going through a difficult time. S
ince COVID, the Court remains open to the public but space constraints prevent the clerks from spending extended one-on-one time assisting people.
She said this outreach program “will allow court staff to return to our regular engagement with the community.”
Judge Schad and Chief Clerk Champney have been traveling to local senior centers, town halls, and libraries to bring that compassionate service back to people struggling with life events who need the help of the Probate Court.
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.
The next Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event is set for 11:30 a.m. in April 19 in the Lower Level of the Eastford Town Office Building. Limited seating. Call 860-538-8868.
Currently, there are outreach events are scheduled for:

11:30 April 19 in the lower level of the Eastford town Office Building. Limited seating for this one. Call 860-538-8868.

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Ashford Senior Center, Tremko Lane, Ashford

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Putnam Municipal Complex Community Room, Putnam.

12:30 to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road.

All residents are welcome to any program.
If you are a member of a group that would like to schedule an event, please contact Judge Leah Schad or Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney at 860-928-4844.  

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