Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) is a commonly used form within Connecticut. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19):

• This form pertains to the State of Connecticut

• The current version of this form was last revised on August 1, 2019

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Connecticut’s Form PC-900 - Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Connecticut form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Connecticut probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC-900, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in CT are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC-900 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC-900 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Connecticut.

5 reasons you should submit PC-900 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Connecticut can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Connecticut. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Connecticut is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Connecticut probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Connecticut probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC-900, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Connecticut probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Connecticut.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC-900 - Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Connecticut probate court office.

Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Connecticut-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Connecticut Form PC-900 - Petition For Change Of Name (Minor) (Rev. 8/19). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 REV. 8/19 Petition for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Page 1 of 2 RECEIVED: Instructions: 1) A parent or guardian of a minor child as next friend may use this form to petition for a change of name of a child who is under the age of 18. If a parent does not join in the petition, the petition must specify the reasons the parent has not joined in the petition. 2)The petition must be filed in the court for the probate district in which the minor resides and be accompanied by a) PC-910A, Affidavit RE Change of Name (Minor), b) a certified copy of the minor’s long-form birth certificate and c) PC-900CI, Confidential Sheet, with the minor child's confidential social security number. 3)For more information, see Probate Court Rules of Procedure, section 47.2. 4) Type or print in ink. Use an additional sheet, or PC-180, if more space is needed. Probate Court Name District Number In re (Current name of minor child.) Middle Address of Minor Child Minor Child’s Date of Birth Minor Child’s Place of Birth Petitioner as next friend (Name, address, and telephone number) Petitioner’s Relationship to Minor Child Co-Petitioner as next friend (Name, address and telephone number) Co-Peti tioner’s Relationship to Minor Child Non-Petitioning Parent (Name, addres s and telephone number) Non-P etitioning Parent’s Relationship to Minor Child Specify why the non-petitioning parent is not joining in this petition: Guardian of Minor (If not the petitioner, list name, address and telephone number of any court-appointed guardian.) To the best knowledge and belief of the petitioner, there i s is not a proceeding pending or contemplated in another court affecting the custody of the minor child. First Last Hereinafter referred to as the minor child CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 REV. 8/19 Petition for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Page 2 of 2 The petitioner(s) represents that: It is in the best interest of the minor child to change the minor child’s name From: First Middle Last To: First Middle Last A change of name is sought for the following reasons: The purpose of seeking a change of name is not to deceive, defraud or misl ead any person or governmental agency but solely for the reason(s) stated above. WHEREFORE, the petitioner(s) as next friend request a change of name of the minor child to the name stated above. The representations made in this petition are made under penalty of false statement. Signature of P etitioner Type or Print Name Date Signature of Co-P etitioner Type or Print Name Date