The Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee is a volunteer body charged with assisting the Probate Court Administrator in developing the rules of procedure for the Probate Courts. The committee is made up of probate judges, retired judges, court staff, attorneys, and individuals with professional backgrounds in accounting and social services.  

2026 Edition Members

• Hon. Beverly K. Streit, Probate Court Administrator – Chair
• Atty. Mary M. Ackerly
• Hon. Peter C. Barrett
• Ned Bixler
• Atty. Douglas R. Brown
• Atty. Evan C. Brunetti
• Atty. Rebekah Burgio
• Atty. Jeffrey A. Cooper
• Atty. Heather L. Dostaler
• Atty. James Dougherty
• Atty. Alice Fitzpatrick
• Atty. Zachary T. King
• Atty. Andrew S. Knott
• Hon. Kathleen N. Maxham (Ret.)
• Atty. Janie L. McDermott
• Atty. Melissa Nixon
• Stephen A. Pedneault, CPA, CFE, CFF
• Atty. Carmine P. Perri
• Hon. Robert Randich
• Atty. Eric H. Rothauser
• Hon. Sophia H. Shaikh
• Hon. David C. Shepard
• Atty. Greta E. Solomon
• Hon. Steven M. Zelman (Ret.)