Richard W. Kozlowski, Esq.

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The Chittenden District Probate Court administers the estates for decedent's who were domiciled in Chittenden County, Vermont at the time of death.  It is the largest of the probate courts in Vermont.  In addition to probate matters, the court is responsible for oversight of voluntary and involuntary guardianships.

Judge

The Honorable Susan Fowler presides.

Registers

Judy A. Joly
Debra Brunell

Forms

Listed below are some of the common forms for use in probate and guardianship proceedings.  To obtain a copy of the form in Wordperfect 9.0 format, just click on the form number:

Probate

A good web location for obtaining information about the probate process (and other Vermont probate courts) is: www.state.vt.us/COURTS/probate/decedent.htm
 

Form 1	PETITION TO OPEN AN INTESTATE ESTATE
Form 2	LIST OF PERSONS FOR AN INTESTATE ESTATE
Form 4	PETITION TO OPEN A TESTATE ESTATE
Form 5	LIST OF INTERESTED PERSONS FOR A TESTATE ESTATE
Form 8	NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATE PROCEEDING AND HEARING ON ALLOWANCE OF WILL
Form 20	EXECUTOR'S/ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND
Form 26	APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESIDENT AGENT
Form 30	INVENTORY OF EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Form 32	NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Form 33	MOTION TO WAIVE THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Form 34	WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CLAIM
Form 35	MOTION FOR LICENSE TO SELL REAL ESTATE
Form 43	REPORT ON THE LICENSE TO SELL
Form 47	NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
Form 56	SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT OF EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Form 57	DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION

Guardianship
 

Form 70	PETITION TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR A MINOR OR MINORS
Form 72	PETITION TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN FOR A MENTALLY DISABLED ADULT
Form 73	STATEMENT OF PROPOSED WARD'S ASSETS AND INCOME
Form 74	PETITION TO APPOINT VOLUNTARY GUARDIAN FOR AN ADULT PERSON
Form 75	LIST OF INTERESTED PERSONS FOR A GUARDIANSHIP
Form 79	GUARDIAN'S BOND
Form 82	INVENTORY OF GUARDIAN
Form 89	SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT OF GUARDIAN
Form 93	PERSONAL STATUS REPORT

Directions

If coming from the north, take Interstate 89 South to Exit 14W.  If from the south,  take Interstate 89 North to Exit 14W.  Stay right off of ramp.  Stay straight on Main Street over the hill past the University of Vermont.  As Main Street Street levels out, you will pass the corner of Main & Winooski Avenue.  The courthouse is located at the next intersection (Main & Church Streets) on the left side of the street.

Hours

Monday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed on all federal and state holidays

Mailing Address/Telephone Number

Chittenden District Probate Court
P.O. Box 511
Burlington, VT 05402-0511

(802) 651-1518