York County has adopted new or amended local rules for guardianship petitions, effective August 1, 2026. “Adoption of Local Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure; 6726-1315 AO” (6/233/2026), 56 Pa.B. 3856 (7/4/2026). … Continue reading
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Monroe County has adopted a new local rule, Monroe Co. R.O.C. 4.7, for permissible electronic filing in the Orphans’ Court, effective thirty days after publication. “Local Rule of Orphans’ Court 4.7—Permissible e-File; 7 AD 2026; 5 CV 2026” (6/15/2026), 56 … Continue reading
York County has adopted and amended numerous local Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure, including rules relating to the filing of legal papers, objections to accounts, preliminary objections, appointments of guardians for minors, settlement of actions involving a minor, access to … Continue reading
Berks County has rescinded Orphans’ Court Local Rules 14.3A (“Evaluation”) and 14.4A (“Representation of alleged incapacitated person”), effective thirty days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. “Amendments to Local Rules; No. 26-11 Prothonotary; Orphans’ Court No. 60539” (3/2/2026), 56 Pa.B. … Continue reading
Erie Orphans’ Court Rule 5.6, for the emergency appointment of a guardian of the estate or person of a minor, has been rescinded, effective thirty days after publication in the Pa. Bulletin. “Order Rescinding Erie O.C.R. 5.6; Doc. No. 2026-00042” … Continue reading
Westmoreland County’s website now includes a statement that “Pursuant to Court Administrative Order, all filings must an include an affidavit regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence,” and the “Forms” page now includes a form for use in the Court of Common Pleas, … Continue reading
Montgomery County has published new fee schedules for the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, both effective January 1, 2026. “Register of Wills Fee Schedule; No. 2025-00001” (11/5/2025), 55 Pa.B. 7950 (11/22/2025); “Clerk of Orphans’ Court Fee … Continue reading
Lancaster County has adopted new fee schedules for filings with the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. “Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Bills of Costs; No. 2025-02609” (10/16/2025), 55 Pa.B. 7497 (11/1/2025). … Continue reading
Adams County has adopted a new local Orphans’ Court Rule 2.9 on the procedure for confirmation of accounts. “Rules of Orphans’ Court; Administrative Order; No. 5 of 2025” (7/31/2025), 55 Pa.B. 6044 (8/23/2025). … Continue reading
York County has adopted a new local rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 5.50.1, “Settlement of Small Estate by Petition.” “Adoption of Local Rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 5.50.1; 6725-1448” (7/18/2025), 55 Pa.B. 5108 (8/2/2025). … Continue reading