PROBATE MATTERS

This one day course is designed to assist ongoing Social Workers assigned to Probate Court cases and Family Specialist of the Probate Court to perform expected roles and tasks. Participants will receive a foundational framework for understanding the legal context of Probate Court cases.  Participants are provided an overview of the Probate Court system in Connecticut, in contrast with Juveniles Court Matters, learn the importance of making well informed assessments and recommendations to Probate Court. Participants will understand the need to provide clear and consistent communication with Probate Court to support the courts ability to reach conclusions that are in the best interest of the children and their families being served.  Finally, participants will also receive instructions on how to present during testimony at Probate Hearings.