Norwalk-Wilton Probate District
The Norwalk-Wilton Probate Court serves the City of Norwalk and the Town of Wilton in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is District No. 51 in Connecticut’s 54-district probate court system.
Court Information
| Judge | Douglas Stern |
| Chief Clerk | Diane K. Ely |
| Address | 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 |
| Phone | (203) 854-7737 |
| Fax | (203) 854-7825 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Towns Served
The Norwalk-Wilton Probate District serves two municipalities:
- Norwalk
- Wilton
This district was formed as part of the 2011 consolidation under Public Act 09-114, combining what had previously been separate probate courts for Norwalk and Wilton. Jurisdiction is determined by the decedent’s domicile at death (for estates) or the residence of the individual who is the subject of the proceeding. Use the CT Probate Court District Finder to verify.
About This District
The district encompasses two distinct communities. Norwalk is a city of approximately 91,000 residents with a mix of urban, suburban, and waterfront neighborhoods. Wilton is a residential town of approximately 18,500 in the Danbury-Norwalk corridor. Together, the two municipalities produce a diverse docket that includes everything from small estate affidavits to complex estate administrations involving substantial real property holdings.
The court handles a steady volume of conservatorship petitions, reflecting both communities’ aging populations. Guardianship matters, name changes, and trust-related filings round out the court’s regular caseload.
The courthouse is centrally located on East Avenue in Norwalk.
How to File
Electronic Filing
The Norwalk-Wilton Probate Court accepts electronic filings through the CT Probate Court eFiling system. Petitions, motions, inventories, accounts, and most other filings can be submitted online.
Paper Filing
Paper filings are accepted in person during business hours or by mail:
Norwalk-Wilton Probate Court 125 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851
Original wills must be filed in physical form. Include the appropriate fee with your submission. Checks should be made payable to “Norwalk-Wilton Probate Court.”
Filing Fees
Estate fees are computed based on gross estate value per CGS Section 45a-107. The standard non-estate filing fee is $250 under CGS Section 45a-106a. See our complete fee schedule for details.
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Connect with an Attorney in Norwalk-Wilton
If you need legal assistance with a probate matter in the Norwalk-Wilton Probate District, consider consulting with an attorney who practices in Fairfield County. Whether your matter involves an estate in Norwalk or a guardianship in Wilton, a probate attorney familiar with this court can help you through the process.
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