William Bilcheck for Madison-Guilford District Probate Judge

MADISON-GUILFORD PROBATE JUDGE

WILLIAM BILCHECK

ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR NOV. 6TH ELECTION

Attorney William Bilcheck, candidate for the Madison-Guilford District Probate Judge, has formally announced his campaign after being unanimously nominated by both Madison and Guilford Republican Town Committees and encouraged to run by many Democratic, Republican and Unaffiliated voters.

“For the past 30 years, I have been practicing as an attorney at law serving the Madison and Guilford communities. I have litigated and tried cases in Superior, Appellate and over 35 Probate Courts throughout the State. I have extensive experience in Probating Wills and the administration of Estates/Trusts, Contested Wills, Family and Elder Law, Children and Mentally ill issues, and Conservatorships and Guardianships. I am a good listener and have great understanding of applicable probate law. I am guided by the motto: Service above self and justice with compassion — especially for the disabled, the poor and the abandoned.”

Bilcheck will administer the position of Probate Judge with compassion and clarity. Politics will be left outside of the courtroom. He is not accepting any campaign contributions. “I am beholden to no one!”

Bilcheck says, a Probate Judge must understand that those constituents that come before the court are on an emotional roller coaster and most vulnerable. More often than not, the judicial system fails to apply common sense to issues brought before it. He will bring a caring and pleasant disposition, along with some Old Yankee common sense.

“Four years ago, I ran a very positive campaign, going door to door in both communities, meeting thousands of wonderful citizens. I came up short by only 269votes. I am back, again, four years later, to challenge Peter Barrett in Round Two!”

Bilcheck is concerned about the increase in filing fees in the Madison-Guilford Probate Court. A few years ago, the State of Connecticut consolidated the Probate Courts to reduce costs. However, the Probate Court fees have skyrocketed over the last four years. It’s another tax/expense that the good citizens of Madison and Guilford have to pay in order to administer an estate or request a probate hearing. He is of the opinion the Probate Court charges excessive fees, that end up going to support the wasteful State of Connecticut Probate Court budget and not our local Probate Courts. If elected, he will vigorously fight to reduce court fees and return to Madison-Guilford Probate District its fair share of revenue. The State of Connecticut is over taxing its citizens. It’s time for the State to tighten its belt and work within a budget just like we do at home.

A resident of Madison for 30 years, Bilcheck and his wife, Holly, have four boys: Cody, Brendan, Colin and Brett. When not practicing law, his wife has allowed him to served on Madison P&Z for 15 years (8 as chairman); MLL, MYB and MYF Coach and Board member. Currently, he is a Board Member of Tiger Pride Football Assoc., Madison Athletic Hall of Fame and President of St. John the Baptist Church.