Judge Melissia R. Mogen

Applies to

Guardianship estate discharge

For discharge of an estate guardian after the ward’s death, the probate court must be notified and the approved final account and a proper receipt for the remaining estate assets must be filed.

Applies to

Notice of retainer or order appointing counsel

An attorney representing a party must file a notice of retainer or order appointing counsel with the clerk as soon as practicable.

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Withdrawal motion

An attorney intending to withdraw must first file a written motion, schedule a hearing, and give notice to the court and all opposing parties.

The notice of retainer or order appointing counsel must be filed as soon as practicable.

Judges and court commissioners may hold proposed orders for at least five days after receipt and request, and may sign them as submitted if no other party objects.

A party may file a demand for a de novo hearing within 20 consecutive days after the decision, counting weekends and holidays.

Applies to

Facsimile document

A fax filing is accepted only if no filing fee is required or any required fee has already been paid.

Applies to

Facsimile document

A fax document is accepted only if the circuit court is not required to pay an additional fee or charge to accept or receive it.

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Incoming facsimile

Incoming facsimiles are not subject to a fee.

When seeking withdrawal, the attorney must give notice of the hearing to the court and all opposing parties; the notice method is not specified.

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Publication

A copy of the notice of hearing must be published in the local newspaper or official county newspaper for three weeks.

The party requesting a scheduling conference must notify all parties in writing of the call’s date and time, initiate the call, and connect all parties.