Rule 57.4 . Approved matters.

1. The probate commissioner must prepare an approved list each week of probate matters that may be heard without further testimony or appearance. 2. In order to be on the approved list, the following must be strictly observed: (a) All petitions must be verified. (b) Death certificates must be filed at the same time as the initial petition, or as soon as available from vital statistics. (c) Where a bond is required, the petition must set forth with particularity the personal property of the estate together with the estimated amount of annual income from all sources. (d) The original order, together with any copies to be conformed, must be delivered to the probate commissioner no later than 12:00 noon on Friday of the week before the matter is to be heard. Without a showing to the court of good cause, proposed orders not submitted within the time provided for in this rule will, on the noticed hearing date, be continued for one week or longer at the request of counsel to enable compliance. (e) An affidavit of mailing must be filed immediately after the actual mailing has taken place. The affidavit of mailing and any required proof of publication must be filed by 12:00 noon on Friday of the week before the matter is set for hearing. A courtesy copy must be delivered to the probate commissioner’s office at the time of filing. (f) A copy of the notice of hearing must be provided to the probate commissioner at the time of filing.