(a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with § 498.10 may, on behalf of the represented party—

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(1) Give and accept any notice or request pertinent to the proceedings set forth in this part;

(2) Present evidence and allegations as to facts and law in any proceedings affecting that party to the same extent as the party; and

(3) Obtain information to the same extent as the party.

(b) A notice or request may be sent to the affected party, to the party’s representative, or to both. A notice or request sent to the representative has the same force and effect as if it had been sent to the party.