Appointment and Authority of Masters

(a) Appointment. The presiding judge may appoint a standing master to conduct any or all of the probate proceedings listed in subparagraph (b)(2). Appointment of A. a master may enter orders without further approval of the superior court pursuant to Civil Rule 53(b) and (c), and paragraph (d) of this rule; B. a master’s order of removal of a personal representative and appointment of a successor personal representative is effective pending superior court review; C. a master’s orders authorizing hospitalization for evaluation and for commitment to a treatment facility are effective pending superior court review; D. a master’s determination of a patient’s capacity to give informed consent to medication under AS 47.30.839 is effective pending superior court review; and E. a master’s authorization of emergency life-saving procedures pursuant to AS 13.26.140(f) is effective pending superior court review. (c) Objection to Reference to a Master. In addition to the peremptory challenge of a master provided for in Civil Rule 42(c), a party may object to the assignment of a master for good cause. The procedural requirements of Civil Rule 42(c) apply to the objection. 4 RULES OF PROBATE PROCEDURE