Fairfield Probate District
The Fairfield Probate Court serves the Town of Fairfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is District No. 49 in Connecticut’s 54-district probate court system.
Court Information
| Judge | Katherine E. Caulfield |
| Chief Clerk | Diane Auray |
| Address | Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-6684 |
| Phone | (203) 256-3041 |
| Fax | (203) 256-3044 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Towns Served
The Fairfield Probate District serves one town:
- Fairfield
If you are unsure whether your matter falls within this district, jurisdiction depends on the town where the decedent was domiciled at death (for estates) or where the subject of the proceeding resides (for guardianships, conservatorships, and similar matters). Use the CT Probate Court District Finder to confirm.
About This District
Fairfield is a suburban town of approximately 62,000 residents along the Long Island Sound shoreline in Fairfield County. The probate court handles a steady volume of estate administrations reflecting the town’s established residential population, including a significant number of estates involving real property and trust-related matters. Conservatorship and guardianship petitions are also common, particularly as the population ages.
The court is located in Independence Hall on Old Post Road, a central location with available parking.
How to File
Electronic Filing
The Fairfield Probate Court accepts electronic filings through the CT Probate Court eFiling system. Most petitions, motions, accounts, and supporting documents can be submitted online. The system is available around the clock and provides automatic fee calculation.
Paper Filing
Paper filings may be delivered in person during court hours or mailed to:
Fairfield Probate Court Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824-6684
Original wills must be submitted in physical form; they cannot be eFiled. Include the appropriate filing fee with your submission. Checks should be made payable to “Fairfield Probate Court.”
Filing Fees
Estate fees are based on the gross estate value under CGS Section 45a-107. Non-estate matters (guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and others) carry a $250 filing fee under CGS Section 45a-106a. See our full fee schedule for details.
Looking for a Different District?
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Connect with an Attorney in Fairfield
If you need legal assistance with a probate matter in the Fairfield Probate District, consider consulting with an attorney who practices in Fairfield County. An experienced probate attorney can handle estate administration, guardianship petitions, conservatorship proceedings, and other matters before this court.
Connect with a Connecticut probate attorney for a referral to a lawyer who handles matters in this district.