Elect Diane Blick Judge of Probate in the Litchfield Hills Probate District
- Deep understanding of family relationships as a wife, mother, and grandmother
- Makes you feel comfortable when speaking about your family issues and concerns
- Sets convenient court times and locations to accommodate your needs
- Assures that you are educated and assisted throughout the probate process
- Treats you with respect
- Judge of Probate of the Litchfield District Probate Court
- Managed and administered over 1,200 matters for Kent, Litchfield, Morris, and Warren families
- Thorough knowledge of probate law
- Worked over 30 years as a probate paralegal and 4 years as Assistant to Probate Judge Keegan
- Uses common sense and the law when rendering decisions
- Serves the residents as a Full-time Judge
- Has no other professional or job obligations to detract from Court responsibilities
- Nicknamed "Judge on Wheels" due to her maintaining an office in Kent and travelling thoughout Connecticut to accommodate local families in the multiple town probate district
- Upon election immediately increased hours to full time making the Court more accessible
- Always accessible 24/7/365 by phone (860) 201-7431 or by email: diane@judgeblick.com
About Diane
Judge Diane Blick's Family
- Husband: The late Clayton L. Blick (dod 12/15/2008)
- Son: David L. Oliver of Torrington, CT - Married to Stephanie Benoit Oliver, Children: Garrett David (9), Colin Richard (7), and Riley Alexandra (4)
- Son - Clayton J. Oliver of Waterbury, CT - Married to Stephanie Mattaboni Oliver, Children: Isabella Faith (4 months)
- Parents: Arthur G. St. John of Bantam & The late Annette M. St. John (dod 6/1/2009)
- Brother: David A. St. John of Bantam
Probate Court and Legal Experience:
- 2007 to Present - Judge of Probate - Litchfield District Probate Court serving Kent, Litchfield, Morris and Warren
- Judge of Probate for busy four town court district
- Assigned to handle Probate cases in numerous other court districts
- Successfully organized the 2007 consolidation of Kent into the Litchfield District Probate Court
- 1999 to 2006 - Probate Paralegal - Worked directly with individuals, families, attorneys and state agencies
- 1995 to 1998 - Administrative Assistant to Judge of Probate, the Honorable Arleen G. Keegan, Litchfield District Probate Court - Administered and processed documents pertaining to probate of estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, adoptions, conservatorships and passport applications.
- 1972 to 1994 - Probate Paralegal and legal secretary specializing in wills, trusts and estate administration - Administered, compiled, prepared and filed all probate documents relative to estates, trusts, conservatorships etc.
- Worked directly with individuals, families, attorneys, state agencies, bank trust departments on all aspect of Probate matters for over 30 years
Professional Associations:
- CT Probate Court Assembly, Member
- National College of Probate Judges, Member
- Association of Small Town Probate Courts, Member
- Probate Consolidation Advisory Committee, Appointed by Probate Court Administrator
- Procedures Review Committee, Appointed by Probate Court Administrator
- Notary Public (35+ years)
Current Civic Associations and Volunteering:
- Litchfield-Morris Rotary Club, Member and former Officer
- Litchfield Education Foundation, Board of Directors
- League of Women Voters
- Rebuilding Together, Project Volunteer
- Litchfield Aid of the Connecticut Junior Republic, Event Volunteer
- American Legion Auxiliary Post #27, Member
- Litchfield Sidewalk Committee, Initiator and Organizer
- Bantam Lake Protective Association, Member
- Litchfield Municipal Parking Lot Committee, Initiator and Organizer
- Rotary Education Endowment Fund Committee, Member and former Officer
Past Civic Associations and Volunteering:
- Litchfield Economic Development Commission, Chairman
- Litchfield Area Business Association, President
- Oliver Wolcott Library Steering Committee, Board Member
- Litchfield Democratic Town Committee, Member
- Litchfield High School Business Advisory Board, Member
- Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Litchfield Chapter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk-a-Thon, Event Organizer & Volunteer
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