10.01. Court Calendar. Probate court will be held every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. The presiding judge may allow probate matters to be heard at other days or times.

10.02 Filing Deadlines. Matters for probate court shall be filed with all proper fees and copies at least by 2:00 p.m. two business days prior to the scheduled probate date.

10.03 Authentication of Last Will and Testament A Last Will and Testament offered for probate, which is not self-proving, will not be accepted unless proof is submitted to the court regarding its due execution. This proof may be in the form of oral testimony before the court or by affidavit.

10.04 Notice. Unless the person seeking appointment as a personal representative is named executor/executrix in a will offered for probate, notice of the hearing of the appointment must be given to all heirs-at-law. The notice must be given in writing at least live (5) days before the hearing date and filed in the record. In lieu of such notice, the Court will accept a waiver from each heir indicating that he or she desires the person seeking appointment as administrator/administratrix be appointed.

10.05 Bond and surety. The personal representative shall be required to make a bond. The amount of this bond shall be the estimated value of the personal property of the estate for which the fiduciary is entrusted. Surety will be excused where the will requests that surety not be required or in the discretion of the court when it is deemed unnecessary for protection of the estate where there is a waiver of surety executed by all parties.