SLR 3-9.005: PROBATE COMMISSIONER

(1) A Probate Commissioner appointed by the Court shall assist the Court in the administration of decedent's estates, guardianships, conservatorships. (2) The Probate Commissioner shall have authority to take the following actions in uncontested decedent's estates, guardianships, conservatorships. (a) To make and enter orders on behalf of the Court, admitting wills to probate, appointing special administrators, personal representatives, guardians and conservators; (b) To approve and set the amount of bond for special administrators, personal representatives, guardians and conservators; and (c) To screen all filings, including accountings, to determine compliance with procedural requirements imposed by law, UTCRs and SLRs.