Rule 9.001 - Probate Commissioner(1) The probate commissioner appointed by the presiding judge of this court will assist in the administration of estates, protective proceedings, trusts, name change, civil commitment proceedings and all other probate matters.(2) The powers of the probate commissioner include the following:(a) To act upon and make orders on behalf of the court for uncontested petitions for appointment of special administrators; for probate of wills; and for appointment of personal representatives, guardians and conservators;(b) To appoint court visitors;(c) To set the amount of the fiduciary bond for special administrators, personal representatives, guardians and conservators;(d) To approve such bonds;(e) To screen all probate filings to determine compliance with procedural requirements imposed by law or rule;(f) To act upon and make orders on behalf of the court approving uncontested accountings, annual reports, and visitor's reports; and(g) To admit wills to probate.(3) Any matter presented to the probate commissioner may be referred to a judge of the court. The court, on its own motion, may set aside or modify any order or judgment made by the probate commissioner within thirty (30) days after the date of the order or judgment. Any interested party may file a motion to set aside or modify any order or judgment of the probate commissioner within thirty (30) days after the date of the order or judgment.Klamath Supp. L. R. 9.001
Amended effective 2/1/2024.