RULE 5.065. NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION OR ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION

(a)    Civil Action. A personal representative and a guardian shall file a notice when a civil action has been instituted by or against the personal representative or the guardian. The notice shall contain:

(1)    the names of the parties;

(2)    the style of the court and the case number;

(3)    the county and state where the proceeding is pending;

(4)    the date of commencement of the proceeding; and

(5)    a brief statement of the nature of the proceeding.

(b)    Ancillary Administration. The domiciliary personal representative shall file a notice when an ancillary administration has commenced, which notice shall contain:

(1)    the name and residence address of the ancillary personal representative; and

(2)    the information required in subdivisions (a)(2), (3), and (4) above.

(c)    Copies Exhibited. A copy of the initial pleading may be attached to the notice. To the extent an attached initial pleading states the required information, the notice need not restate it.


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