The following defined terms were developed to ensure clarity and consistency and are capitalized when used in a rule.
Administrator: The word Administrator includes every Person to whom an administration of an estate has been granted, including administrators and executors.
Answer: A written response to a Petition. However, an Answer is not the only acceptable written response to a Petition, other examples would be a Motion to dismiss or an objection.
Appearance (General): A written document filed by, or on behalf of a Party, pursuant to Rule 14, submitting to the jurisdiction of the Court.
Appearance (Special): An Appearance filed with the Court for the sole purpose of determining jurisdiction.
Attorney: Any person (a) admitted to