Ind. Elkhart Cnty. Local Rule LR20-PR00-602

602.1. Compliance

All filings in the Probate Court must comply with the Local Rules for Electronic Filing.

602.2. Paper Pleadings

Some documents, such as inheritance tax returns, may be filed in paper format if required. When

necessary, such documents may be filed with the Clerk for transmittal to the Court.

602.3. Preparation of Orders

Unless directed otherwise by the Court, all attorneys are required to prepare a form of Order for use by the

Court in all proceedings.

602.4. Signature and Verification

All estate and guardianship pleadings and other applications to the Court shall be signed and verified by

the Petitioner.

602.5. Attorney Information

Unless the Court approves in advance, no personal representative of an estate or guardian may proceed

without counsel. Prior to filing any pleadings in a matter before the Court, all attorneys shall enter an

appearance in the given action and shall include in their appearance form the attorney’s name, address,

telephone number, and registration number to be retained within the electronic case management system.

602.6. Initial Petition

In addition to other relevant information, the initial petition, or the confidential information sheet to open

an estate shall include the name, address, social security number, birth date, and telephone number of the

personal representative. The initial petition to open a guardianship shall include all the same information

of the proposed guardian.

602.7. Affidavit of Compliance

An affidavit of compliance with the notice requirements to creditors of an estate proceeding may be timely

filed with the Clerk of the Court.