About Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor
This form allows a guardian of the estate of a minor to certify that all assets have been distributed to the minor upon reaching age 18 and obtain a receipt and release from the minor.
When you'd use it: Filed within 30 days after a guardian of a minor's estate completes distribution of all assets to the minor who has attained the age of majority.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor 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 Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor (PC-580) when filed within 30 days after a guardian of a minor's estate completes distribution of all assets to the minor who has attained the age of majority. 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 Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor 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 Affidavit of Closing/Receipt and Release of Guardian of Estate of a Minor 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).