The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with new proposed rules for guardianship proceedings. “Proposed Amendment of Pa. O.C. Rule 1.5, Proposed Rescission of Pa. O.C. Rules 14.1—14.5 and Orphans’ Court Forms G-01—G-04, Proposed … Continue reading
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In an order dated August 9, 2016, (No. 702 Supreme Court Rules Docket), the Supreme Court rescinded and replaced Some of the state-wide forms for use in the Orphans’ Court and Register of Wills, specifically Forms OC-1 through OC-6 and … Continue reading
The July 30, 2016, Pennsylvania Bulletin (Vol. 46, No. 31) includes new or amended local Orphans’ Court rules for Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Fulton, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Philadelphia, and Washington counties, all to be effective September 1, … Continue reading
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
Juniata and Perry Counties have repealed their Orphans’ Court rules and adopted new rules, to be effective September 1, 2016 (the date the new Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rules become effective).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
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
The Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee has proposed amendments the Pa. Rules of Juvenile Court Procedures regarding investigations of child abuse or neglect. “Proposed Amendment of Pa.R.J.C.P. 100 and 1100, and New Pa.R.J.C.P. 1107 and 1109,” 46 Pa.B. 555 (1/30/2016). … Continue reading