EDCR 4.12

(a) All pleadings and papers filed before the probate commissioner shall comply with EDCR 7.20 and shall indicate for the department number “PC-1,” followed by the department number of the assigned probate judge, if known, in parentheses (e.g., Department No.: PC-1 (26)).

(b) Except as otherwise provided by these rules as to ex parte petitions, motions, and applications, all petitions, motions, and applications filed before the probate commissioner must include the designation “Hearing Requested” in the caption of the first page of the document directly below the case number and department number. The clerk shall set the matter for hearing, and the matter shall be processed in accordance with EDCR 4.13. If the probate commissioner determines that an ex parte filing necessitates a hearing, the probate commissioner shall set the matter for hearing, and the matter shall be processed in accordance with EDCR 4.13.

(c) The probate commissioner shall have broad discretion in managing the probate calendar and may set, shorten, or extend the time set for hearing on any matter before the probate commissioner in accordance with EDCR 2.25 and 2.26. The probate commissioner may also enter appropriate procedural orders, including briefing schedules and discovery orders, pertaining to matters on the probate calendar.