SLR 5-9.065: CONFERENCES IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS

(1) Settlement conferences are required prior to trial in all trust litigation and will contest cases. The pretrial settlement conference will be held unless the court finds good cause why the settlement conference should not be held. (2) Without the consent of both parties, the settlement conference judge shall not be permitted to act as the trial judge if the case does not settle. (3) The following must be personally present at the settlement conference, unless excused in advance by the court for good cause: (a) the parties; and (b) the attorneys.