Judge Derek L. Hancks

Applies to

Motion to remove case from strike list

Must include

proposed order

A written motion to remove a case from the strike list must be scheduled for hearing by the strike day and must include a proposed Case Management Order.

Applies to

Will lodgment receipt

The circuit clerk must issue a written receipt when the original will is lodged.

Applies to

Petition for probate

The petition for probate must include a true and accurate copy of the will and a copy of the clerk's receipt.

Applies to

Notice of dismissal

Service

Mail

A civil matter subject to dismissal for want of prosecution may be dismissed and stricken after 14 days’ notice by mail.

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of the hearing on the motion to remove a case from the strike list must be given to all attorneys of record and all self-represented parties.

The Notice of Hearing must also be served before a party approaches a judge for action.

The decedent's original last will and any codicil must be lodged with the circuit clerk within 30 days after death.

The original will must be lodged no later than the filing of the petition for probate.

Unless the court orders otherwise, the first estate report or account is due on the first Monday of the month after one year from issuance of Letters of Office.

The court’s current probate forms, numbered p-lA through p-145 and amended from time to time, must be used.

The backs of pages in required multi-page documents must be used so the pages can be read without removing or rotating the file.

Required multi-page documents must use two-post binding at the top of the paper.