Monday, December 15, 2008

Judge Defends Probate Court

Protecting People In The Court Of Last Resort
Probate Judges Must Exercise Diligence In Appointing Conservators To Run Others' Affairs
By PAUL J. KNIERIM

Paul J. Knierim is probate court administrator and judge of the Simsbury probate court.
See: Probate Investigation

"Conservatorship and the ability of the Connecticut probate system to handle this important area of the law have become controversial. But the important fact is that some of our most vulnerable citizens would be at great risk of harm without the appointment of a conservator. Although reports about extraordinary cases can help us learn ways to improve, Connecticut's probate courts do an excellent job of handling thousands of these highly personal family matters every year."

Full Article and Source:
Protecting People In The Court Of Last Resort

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

What did we expect? Real reform?

Anonymous said...

If only Knierem's words rang true and the probate court did serve the people...

Anonymous said...

Smokescreen! Slick sales job! I ain't buyin' it!