A. Probate matters, including the appointment of personal representatives, guardians, committees, and curators, shall be heard by the Court on each Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the District Courtroom.

B. Except in extraordinary situations, Petitions for appointment of personal representatives, guardians, committees, and curators shall be filed with the Probate Clerk in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, at least one (1) day prior to hearing. Upon filing the Petition, the Petitioner or his attorney shall have the matter docketed for hearing at a regularly scheduled probate session.

C. Upon written Motion, setting forth extraordinary circumstances warranting special proceedings, the Court will endeavor to make itself available for Probate matters at any reasonable time. No written Motion is required in sudden emergencies requiring immediate action by the Court. Petitioners are encouraged to notify the Clerk prior to appearance under such circumstances.

D. The Court will consider dispensing with Bond Surety as provided in KRS 395.130 only upon written Motion stating good cause to dispense with Bond Surety. The Motion may be incorporated into the Petition or filed separately. This provision does not apply to the probate of a Will which names the Petitioner as Executor and requests that no Bond or Surety be required.

E. Partial or Final Settlements, Commissions for out-of-state depositions, other matters not requiring notice and hearing, or the appearance of any witnesses or parties, may be submitted to the Court at any reasonable time by leaving the proposed order with the Probate Clerk in the District Court Clerk's Office, or by leaving it in the Judges' Office.