Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18)

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 To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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 To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18):

• This form pertains to the State of Connecticut

• The current version of this form was last revised on July 1, 2018

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-100 - Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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-100, 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-100 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-100 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 To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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-100 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-100, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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-100 - Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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 To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18) 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-100 - Petition To Restore Right To Purchase, Possess Or Transport A Firearm Or Ammunition (Rev. 7/18). 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 to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition PC-100 REV. 7/18 CONFIDENTIAL Petition to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition PC-100 Page 1 of 2 RECEIVED: Instructions: 1) An adult person having a federal firearms disability under 18 USC sections 922(d) and 922(g)(4) as a result of an adjudication or commitment rendered in Connecticut may use this form to petition for the restoration of the person’s right to purchase, possess or transport a firearm or ammunition. 2)The petitioner must file with this petition the documents listed on Page 2 (items 1 to 5), including a copy of Release of Information re: Petition to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition, PC-150. 3) The petitioner must provide a copy of the petition and all supporting documents to the Dep artment of Emergency Services and Public Protection and certify to the court that delivery has been made. 4) The petition and supporting documents must be filed in the probate district where the petitioner resides. 5) For more information, see C.G.S. section 45a-100. 6)Type or print the form in ink. Use Second Sheet, PC-180, or an additional sheet if more space is needed. Probate Court Name District Number In the Matter of (Name, address and telephone number) Hereinafter referred to as the petitioner. Date of Birth Social Security Number Persons to whom Notice of Hearing should be g iven: (Name, address and relationship to petitioner) In addition to the persons listed above, the court will give notice to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the court that rendered the adjudication or commitment resulting in the federal firearms disability and the court-appointed conservator(s), if any. The petitioner represents that he or she has a federal firearms disability under 18 USC sections 922(d)(4) and 922(g)(4) as a result of an adjudication or commitment rendered in Connecticut. Due to this disability, the petitioner lost the ability to purchase, possess or transport firearms or ammunition. The petitioner further represents that: By decree of the Probate Court dated , he or she was committed to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities, but is no longer under an order of commitment. By decree of the Probate Court dated , he or she was placed under an order of conservatorship pursuant to C.G.S. section 45a-650 or C.G.S. section 45a- 654. The name and mailing address of the court-appointed conservator(s) is/are: ______________________________________________________________________________ Probate Court terminated the order By decree dated__________________, the for conservatorship. _________________________ _____________________________________________________ CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS Petition to Restore Rights to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition PC-100 REV. 7/18 CONFIDENTIAL Petition to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition PC-100 Page 2 of 2 The Connecticut Superior Court issued a decree dated___________________resulting in the federal firearms disability. (List the court, the type of matter, the date of the adjudication and the date the order was terminated or expired.) Not including the Probate Court or Superior Court order above, list any court orders that affected the petitioner’s right to purchase, possess or transport a firearm or ammunition. (List the court, type of matter and dates of any order.) The petitioner is not otherwise ineligible or legally barred from purchasing, possessing or transporting firearms or ammuition under the laws of Connecticut or under the equivalent laws of any other state or under federal law. As required by law, the following documents are also attached to this petition: 1. Releases for all of the petitioner’s records related to the petition, including health, mental health, military, immigration, juvenile court, civil court, criminal court records and any other of the petitioner’s records that may relate to the petition. T hese releases authorize the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to obtain any of these records for use at the Probate Court hearing or in any appeal from the Probate Court’s decision. (Attach Release of Information Re Petition to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm or Ammunition, PC-150.) 2. Certified copies of medical records detailing the petitioner's psychiatric history where applicable, including records pertaining to the specific adjudication or commitment that is the subject of this application; 3. Certified copies of medical records from all of the petitioner's current treatment providers, if the petitioner is receiving treatment; 4.A certified copy of all criminal history information maintained on file by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pertaining to the petitioner or a copy of the response from said bureaus indicatin g t hat there is no criminal history information on file; and 5. Evidence of the petitioner's reputation, which may include notarized letters of reference from current and past employers, family members or personal friends, affidavits from the petitioner or other character evidence. All required information listed above must accompany the petition at the time it is submitted to the court. Information pro- vided after receipt of this petition will not be considered unless submitted in response to a specific request from the court. Any information specifically requested by the court must be certified copies of original documents and must be received by the court no later than 15 days after the date of the request. The court may extend this time period for good cause shown. Failure to provide the requested information within such time period may result in a denial of this petition. WHEREFORE, the petitioner requests that the court approve this petition to restore the petitioner’s right to purchase, possess or transport a firearm or ammunition pursuant to C.G.S. section 45a-100. The representations made in this petition are made under penalty of false statement. S ignature of Petitioner Type or Print Name Date I hereby certify that a copy of this petition, release and all supporting documents submitted to the Probate Court as required by law were delivered to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection on the following date: Signature of Petitioner Date