CT HB06220

Substitutes references to Probate Court rules of procedure for the probate practice book and updates references to the new "financial report" under the probate practice book.

Eliminates the requirement that appellants in psychiatric civil commitment matters must give bond for an appeal.

Clarifies that all conservatorship matters are on the record for appeal purposes, overruling the case of Follacchio v. Follacchio.

Increases the amount threshold for termination of small trusts to match the amount for termination of charitable trusts under section 45a-520.

Expands circumstances under which courts may appoint estate examiners and permits probate magistrates and attorney probate referees to hear and decide claims in decedents' estates instead of commissioners.

Repeals section 45a-726a permitting consideration of sexual orientation in adoptive parent selection and repeals section 45a-727b eliminating language that does not endorse same-sex marriage and civil unions.