Chester County has adopted new fee schedules for the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, to be effective November 2, 2026. “Fees to be Charged by the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court; 2025-0085R-CM,” … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rules and Regs.
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has published proposed amendments to two Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure, and a proposal for a new rule, in order to provide more certainty for the duration of emergency guardianships and to clarify the … Continue reading
The Pa. Supreme Court has amended Pa. R.O.C.P. 15.2, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 15.10, and 15.13, and adopted a new Rule 15.24, in order to implement changes required by federal regulations under the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. §§ 1901 et … Continue reading
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
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
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has published proposed amendments for the appointment of guardians ad litem when there is a conflict between the legal interests and best interests of an incapacitated person. (The comments to the proposed rule explain … 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
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has adopted new rules of general application for ordering transcripts and for public access to court records, and these new rules should apply to proceedings in the Orphans’ Courts. For amended uniform rules governing court reporting … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has amended various rules in order to consolidate the procedures for waiving fees and costs (proceeding in forma pauperis) as a new Rule of Judicial Administration 1990, replacing Rule of Civil Procedure 240. Pa. R.O.C.P. 1.40 has … Continue reading
The Pa. Department of State has published final regulations implementing the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, 57 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3. The regulations include a schedule of fees (4 Pa. Code § 161.1) and general regulations for notaries public (4 … Continue reading