Rule 704 - Answer to Petition and Petition to Intervene(1) A respondent may file an answer to the petition.(2) A 'party in interest' as defined by 1103 of the Act, seeking to intervene pursuant to 1105 of the Act, shall either file and serve a petition to intervene prior to the hearing date or attend the hearing.(3) A party in interest may file a motion to schedule an expedited pretrial conference to address the facts at issue with the parties and the Court. The assigned Judge may schedule a pretrial conference prior to the scheduled hearing if the conference will not disrupt the scheduled conservatorship hearing date.(4) A praecipe of appearance shall be filed and served on all parties for any attorney who intends to appear for or on behalf of a respondent or party in interest prior to the hearing for the appointment of the conservator.Adopted effective 11/13/2023.