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A Seamless Transition

When Terry Lomme came to office as probate judge in 2010, he had the task of consolidating the nine probate courts that would then comprise his new district. That meant bringing together a staff familiar with the towns, a staff also willing to leave the central office, now in Old Saybrook, as part of a schedule or when cases required. Much of the natural apprehension of local towns losing their local courts has proved unfounded, as Lomme organized a seamless transition. He knew he and his staff had to be accessible for that to happen and he saw to it that they were.

I have been impressed on several occasions with the way in which Judge Lomme explains his job as judge of probate. He not only has the legal knowledge required by his position, but the compassion to deal with the often delicate matters that come before him. The judge of probate's office deals with much more than wills. It handles the process of granting adoptions, appointing guardians for persons with disabilities, and appointing conservators for persons found incapable of caring for themselves. These are obviously serious matters involving serious levels of trust. Lomme has proven himself worthy of that trust.

I encourage your readers to join me in voting for Terry Lomme on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for judge of probate so he can continue the fine work he and his staff have been doing.

Annette BellemoreKillingworth