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
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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
Cumberland County has adopted a new local rule for discovery in its Orphans’ Court, as well as other local rules for civil actions, and custody and divorce proceedings. “Local Rules; Civil Term; 96-1335 Civil” (1/22/2025), 55 Pa.B. 904 (2/1/2025); “Local … Continue reading
York County has published new fee schedules for its Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. “Fee Bill for the Office of the Register of Wills; No. 6724-8888” (12/17/2024), 55 Pa.B. 23 (1/4/2025); “Fee Bill for the Office … Continue reading
By an order dated December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court has amended Pennsylvania Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure 1.8, 2.4, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 14.9, and 14.14, rescinded and replaced Form G-01 (citation and notice of guardianship petition), … Continue reading
Schuylkill County has adopted new fee schedules for both the Register of Wills and the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, effective January 1, 2025. “Administrative Order; No. 5424-0982” (11/18/2024), 54 Pa.B. 7829 (12/7/2024). … Continue reading
The Pa. Department of Revenue has issued a Realty Transfer Tax Bulletin explaining the exemption for real property distributed from an estate, and the bulletin provides some helpful guidance on a few issues. Realty Transfer Tax Bulletin 2024-01, “Transfers from...
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