PLEADINGS ALLOWED; FORM OF MOTIONS

(a) Pleadings. (1) Probate Proceedings. In probate proceedings, there shall be an application in informal probate proceedings and a petition in all formal probate proceedings where provided by statute. In formal probate proceedings, there shall be a reply to a petition when required or permitted by these rules or by order of court. No other pleading shall be allowed except when required or permitted by order of court. (2) Civil Proceedings. Rule 7(a) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure governs procedure in civil proceedings in the Probate Courts. (b) Motions and Other Papers. Rule 7(b) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure governs the procedure in all proceedings in the Probate Courts, except that in probate proceedings an order shall be sought by application or petition where so provided by law or by these rules. (c) Demurrers, Pleas, etc., Abolished. Rule 7(c) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure governs procedure in all proceedings in the Probate Courts.