About Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim
Petitions the Connecticut Probate Court to appoint a guardian of the estate of a minor to manage the minor's assets and authorizes the guardian to settle a disputed or doubtful claim in favor of the minor.
When you'd use it: Filed when a minor is entitled to personal or real property and has no guardian of the estate, especially when there is a disputed or doubtful claim to be settled on the minor's behalf.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim 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 Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim (PC-503A) when filed when a minor is entitled to personal or real property and has no guardian of the estate, especially when there is a disputed or doubtful claim to be settled on the minor's behalf. 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 Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim 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 Petition/Appointment of Guardian of Estate of a Minor/Compromise of Claim 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).