Former Enfield State Rep Loses Probate Battle With Sister

A long legal battle between a former state representative and his sister over their father’s estate ended Thursday with a ruling by a probate court judge.

The proceedings between former Rep. Stephen Jarmoc and his sister, Dr. Laura Jarmoc, concluded with Thursday’s ruling by Judge O. James Purnell that Stephen Jarmoc owes the estate of his late father, Edwin, more than $2 million, the Hartford Courant reported.

Laura Jarmoc had alleged the will submitted following Edwin Jarmoc’s death in 2009 was a product of fraud and undue influence by her brother. She claimed her brother denied their father suffered from dementia for many years, according to Spinella & Associates, the law firm representing her.

Stephen Jarmoc, who represented the 59th District in the Connecticut General Assembly for 14 years before being succeeded by his wife, Karen, is accused of using loans obtained through Jarmoc Tobacco “to support the lavish lifestyle” of the couple, including their primary residence, a vacation home and private school tuition for their three children, according to Purnell’s ruling.

In a statement obtained by the Courant through Stephen Jarmoc’s attorney, the ex-lawmaker wrote:

”I respectfully disagree with the decision. I am evaluating my options. My father and I ran the farm, my sister was not remotely involved from her home in New Hampshire. Her interpretation of what she is owed is inaccurate. It is unfortunate that I have had to work out this family matter in court.”

Read more at www.courant.com.

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