Greenwich Probate District
The Greenwich Probate Court serves the Town of Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is District No. 54 in Connecticut’s 54-district probate court system.
Court Information
| Judge | David W. Hopper |
| Chief Clerk | Courtney Kane-Hayes |
| Address | 101 Field Point Road, P.O. Box 2540, Greenwich, CT 06836-2540 |
| Phone | (203) 622-7879 |
| Fax | (203) 622-6451 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Towns Served
The Greenwich Probate District serves one town:
- Greenwich
Jurisdiction depends on the decedent’s domicile at death (for estates) or the individual’s residence (for conservatorships, guardianships, and other proceedings). Use the CT Probate Court District Finder to verify.
About This District
Greenwich is an affluent town of approximately 63,000 residents in southwestern Fairfield County, bordering New York State. The town is home to a substantial concentration of wealth, numerous hedge funds, and corporate executives. This profile directly shapes the court’s docket.
The Greenwich Probate Court regularly handles estates of significant value, often involving complex trust arrangements, out-of-state and international property, business interests, and coordinated Connecticut and federal estate tax filings. Matters frequently require coordination with counsel in New York, given the proximity and the number of residents with cross-border assets.
The court also processes conservatorship petitions, guardianship of minors, adoptions, and the full range of probate matters. Estate administration in Greenwich often involves the maximum fee tier under CGS Section 45a-107, which caps at $40,000 for estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2016.
The courthouse is located on Field Point Road, near downtown Greenwich.
How to File
Electronic Filing
The Greenwich Probate Court accepts electronic filings through the CT Probate Court eFiling system. Most petitions, motions, accounts, inventories, and supporting documents can be submitted electronically.
Paper Filing
Paper filings are accepted in person during court hours or by mail:
Greenwich Probate Court 101 Field Point Road P.O. Box 2540 Greenwich, CT 06836-2540
Original wills must be filed in physical form. Checks should be made payable to “Greenwich Probate Court.”
Filing Fees
Estate fees follow the tiered schedule in CGS Section 45a-107, based on gross estate value. Non-estate filings carry a $250 fee under CGS Section 45a-106a. See our complete fee schedule for all tiers and amounts.
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Connect with an Attorney in Greenwich
If you need legal assistance with a probate matter in the Greenwich Probate District, consider consulting with an attorney experienced in Fairfield County probate practice. Given the complexity of many Greenwich estates, particularly those with multi-state or international dimensions, specialized counsel is often essential.
Connect with a Connecticut probate attorney for a referral to a lawyer who handles matters in this district.