Rule 9.030.Addresses and Telephone Numbers Required
Current through August 1, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026
Full Text of Rule 9.030
Plain-English Summary
Probate and protective proceeding files stay open for years, and the court has to be able to reach the people running them. This rule puts contact details where court staff can find them without hunting: on the last page of the document.
Every document submitted to the court carries the contact information required by UTCR 2.010(6), typed or printed on the last page. Every proposed order carries something further, the name, address, and telephone number of the guardian, conservator, or personal representative, so the order itself shows who holds the appointment and where to reach that person.
When an address or telephone number changes, the trial court administrator must be notified promptly, and by a separate document. A new address tucked into the body of a motion does not meet the rule. The duty covers attorneys of record, self-represented parties, guardians, conservators, and personal representatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where on the document does the contact information go?
On the last page, typed or printed. The rule is specific about placement so that court staff handling a long probate file can find current contact details in the same spot every time.
Do proposed orders need anything beyond the usual contact information?
Yes. A proposed order must carry the name, address, and telephone number of the guardian, conservator, or personal representative, typed or printed on its last page. That is in addition to the contact information required on every document.
I moved during the case. What do I have to do?
Notify the trial court administrator promptly, by a separate document. The rule treats the change of contact information as its own filing rather than something mentioned in passing in another document.
Does this apply to me if I have no lawyer?
Yes. The notification duty covers any attorney of record, self-represented party, guardian, conservator, or personal representative. Representing yourself does not remove the obligation to keep the court current.
Whose job is it to put the fiduciary's information on an order someone else drafted?
The rule speaks of every proposed order submitted to the court, so whoever submits the order is responsible for it carrying the required information. Check the last page before sending a proposed order in.