About Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors
Allows a fiduciary to list all claims presented against a decedent's estate and identify all creditors notified by certified or registered mail during the claims period.
When you'd use it: Filed within 60 days of the expiration of the 150-day claims period under C.G.S. section 45a-361, after the fiduciary has received and evaluated creditor claims against the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors is published as a PDF by the Connecticut courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: ctprobate.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors (PC-237) when filed within 60 days of the expiration of the 150-day claims period under C.G.S. section 45a-361, after the fiduciary has received and evaluated creditor claims against the estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Connecticut probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Return of Claims and List of Notified Creditors to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Connecticut county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).