(1) In this rule, “probate counterclaim” means a counterclaim in any claim other than probate proceedings by which the defendant claims any such relief as is mentioned in rule 68.1(2).
(2) Subject to the following paragraph, this Part applies with the necessary modifications to a probate counterclaim as it applies to probate proceedings.
(3) A probate counterclaim must contain a statement of the nature of the interest of the defendant and of the claimant in the estate of the deceased person to which the counterclaim relates.