About Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner)
This form allows a respondent, minor child, conserved person, or protected person to request a waiver of attorney's fees and other fees and expenses from the Connecticut Probate Court by demonstrating indigency.
When you'd use it: Filed when a non-petitioner party in a probate matter (such as a respondent, minor child, conserved person, or protected person) is indigent and unable to pay fees and expenses for which they may be responsible.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner) 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 Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner) in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner) (PC-184A) when filed when a non-petitioner party in a probate matter (such as a respondent, minor child, conserved person, or protected person) is indigent and unable to pay fees and expenses for which they may be responsible. 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 Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner) 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 Request/Order Waiver of Fees (Other than Petitioner) 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).