SLR 4-9.085: SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY APPEARANCES IN PROBATE COURT; APPROVAL

APPROVAL (1) If a personal representative or conservator intends to appear without an attorney in any matter assigned to the Probate Court, that person must provide to the court notice of such intent and proof of competency in such matters. If such proof provided is not sufficient to assure the court that the estate or interest will be protected, the court shall take appropriate action. (2) A person other than a personal representative, conservator, or corporation may appear in person without counsel in any matter before the Probate Court as authorized or allowed by law. The person appearing and counsel for the personal representative shall notify the Probate Court if any party to a proceeding is self-represented. The Chief Judge or designee shall decide whether further hearings shall be required.