SLR 5-9.085: SELF REPRESENTED PARTIES APPEARANCE 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 demonstrate competency in such matters. The court shall take appropriate action if at any time during the administration of the action the demonstration of competency is not sufficient to assure the court that the estate or interest will be protected. (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 appearing without representation. The judge or designee shall decide whether further hearings shall be required.