Schuylkill County has adopted a new Sch.R.C.P. 2064 for the compromise, settlement, discontinuance, or distribution in an action involving an incapacitated person. “Administrative Order; No. S-1580-25” (7/9/2025), 55 Pa.B. 4971 (7/26/2025). … Continue reading
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H.R. 1, previously known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was passed by both houses of Congress and was signed into law on July 4, becoming P.L. 119-21. Section 70106 of the act changes the provision that had doubled the … Continue reading
In 2019, the Pa. Department of Revenue published in the Pa. Bulletin a table of life estate and remainder factors to be used to determine the present value of a life estate or remainder that is being transferred subject to … Continue reading
York County has adopted a new rule on required reports by county agencies in adoption proceedings. “Adoption of Local Rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 15.5; 6725-1167” (York Co. 6/10/2025), 55 Pa.B. 4333 (6/28/2025). … Continue reading
On May 9, the House of Delegates of the Pa. Bar Association approved a joint recommendation of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Elder Law Sections to support legislation that would allow both electronic wills and electronic forms … Continue reading
Philadelphia has adopted new local Orphans’ Court rules on determining title to real estate under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3546, discovery, and the appointment of counsel for the alleged incapacitated person in guardianship proceedings. “Adoption of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas … Continue reading
Carbon County has adopted two new local Orphans’ Court rules on the filing and confirmation of reports of auditors or masters: New Local Rule 9.6 governs notice of the filing of a report of an auditor or master. “Adoption of … Continue reading
Westmoreland County has amended the fees charged by the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court to include a processing fee of 2.79% for credit card transactions, effective June 1, 2025. “Addendum to Fees Charged by Register of … Continue reading
It was not previously reported here, but in late 2024 the Supreme Court amended the Rules of Professional Conduct to update many of the rules relating to lawyer publicity and advertising. A change that might be particularly relevant to estate … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has reaccredited the National Elder Law Foundation as a certifying organization for elder law for a period of five years. “Reaccreditation of the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certifying Organization for Elder Law; No. 255 Disciplinary … Continue reading