Sections 45 and 47 of the Act of July 13, 2016, No. 84, (H.B. 1198), made several changes to the inheritance tax exemptions for agricultural property and family-owned businesses, sections 2111(s), (s.1) and (t), and section 2130(5), of the Tax … Continue reading
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In a brief, one-sentence order, the Supreme Court has directed all judicial districts to “establish and transmit to the Rules Committees (rulescommittees@pacourts.us) the address of a free and publically [sic] accessible website of the court or county in which the … Continue reading
On July 8, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 1104 into law, making it Act 79 of 2016. Act 79 makes numerous changes to the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code, including including changes affecting how to determine title to real estate, personal … Continue reading
Juniata and Perry Counties have repealed their Orphans’ Court rules and adopted new rules, to be effective September 1, 2016 (the date the new Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rules become effective). Repeal and Adoption of Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure, No. … Continue reading
The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association will hold its 2016 Annual Retreat August 10-12 at the Inn at Pocono Manor. The brochure describing the educational programs and social events is available on-line, and … Continue reading
Effective June 1, 2016, the Delaware County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court will begin accepting credit and debit card payments, but only for applications for marriage licenses and for copies of marriage licenses. A “convenience fee” … Continue reading
The American College of Trust and Estates Counsel (ACTEC) has sent comments to the Internal Revenue Service on the proposed regulations for basis reporting by estates. Comments on Proposed Regulations Under Sections 1014(f) and 6035 (5/27/2016). These comments should be … Continue reading
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has proposed a new O.C. Rule 14.6, and a new form, relating to written depositions in guardianship proceedings. As the committee report explains, expert testimony in guardianship proceedings is authorized by statute, 20 Pa.C.S. … Continue reading
Armstrong County has amended its local Orphans’ Court rules by rescinding local rule 12.16, effective thirty days after publication. Adoption of New Local Rules of Court—2002; No. CP-03-AD-0000189-2002, 46 Pa.B. 2035 (4/23/16). … Continue reading
Pennsylvania has enacted a new “Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act” (CARE Act), H.B. 1329, Act of April 20, 2016, No. 20, effective in 12 months. This new law attempts to help family members and other “lay caregivers” of people...
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