To the Editor:

The undersigned are writing to express our support for attorney Timothy Holian’s candidacy for probate judge for the district of Newtown. We have known Tim and worked with him for many years and believe him to be, without question, the best qualified individual for the position of probate judge.

Tim has spent most of his legal career working with probate matters and has the requisite experience, intelligence, and demeanor to address the concerns of those who come before the probate court looking for just that — a fully competent, capable, and kind person.

There have been recent changes to the General Statutes regarding the practice of probate law, and, in particular, substantial changes to conservatorship laws. Hearings on conservator matters are now required to be recorded and rules of evidence apply to these hearings. Each of the undersigned has had to suffer through an entire semester of evidence in law school, and each of us knows firsthand how difficult it is to interpret these rules.

It is our collective view that for all of these reasons. Tim Holian would be the best choice for the position of probate judge. Remember to vote for Tim on November 3.

Michael B. Nahoum, Attorney at Law

Celia M. Barnum, Attorney at Law

Anne M. Ragusa, Attorney at Law

George N. Wakelee, Attorney at Law

103 South Main Street, Newtown                            October 27, 2009