The various procedural rules committees have proposed a number of new and amended rules, including Orphans’ Court rules, to establish uniform procedures for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (”SCRA”), 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq., and the Military and Veterans Code (”Code”), … Continue reading
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The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has proposed amendments to Pa.R.O.C.P. Ch. 15, “Adoptions,” to comply with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and its regulations. “Proposed Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 15.2, 15.3, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 15.10, and 15.13,” 53 Pa.B. … Continue reading
The Appellate Court Procedural Rules Committee has proposed changes to the Rules of Appellate Procedure that would require the notice of appeal in an appeal from the Orphans’ Court to specifically state that it is an Orphans’ Court appeal, which … Continue reading
Pa.R.O.C.P. 14.8 has been amended to include more detailed recording of enforcement actions in guardianship reporting. “Order Amending Rule 14.8 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure; No. 948 Supreme Court Rules Docket” (6/12/2023), 53 Pa.B. 3305 (6/24/2023), to … Continue reading
Philadelphia has adopted new local Orphans’ Court Rules 3.5A (“Procedure for Determination when No Response is Filed to a Petition under Pa.R.O.C.P. 3.5(a) or 3.5(b)”) and 5.50A (“Settlement of Small Estates by Petition”), and has amended and restated Rule 14.2A … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has adopted new Pa.R.O.C.P. 1.22, which provides that “Citation of authorities in matters subject to these rules shall be in accordance with Pa.R.A.P. 126.” “In re: Order Adopting Rule 1.22 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Orphans’ Court … Continue reading
Lackawanna County has adopted a new Lacka.Co.R.C.P. 175 for the use of “Advanced Communication Technology” (e.g., videoconferencing), and has amended Rule 208.3(a) on motion procedure, both of which may affect Orphans’ Court practice. “Adoption of Lacka.Co.R.C.P. 175 and Amendments to … Continue reading
Somerset County has increased the monthly fees of currently serving court-appointed professional guardians for incapacitated individuals who receive a medical assistance long-term care grant to $300.00 per month, effective January 9, 2023. “Administrative Order; Administrative Order 1 of 2023″ (1/5/2023), 53 … Continue reading
York County has increased the monthly fees of currently serving court-appointed professional guardians for incapacitated individuals who receive a medical assistance long-term care grant to $300.00 per month, effective January 1, 2023. “Increase in Fees for Court-Appointed Guardian of Medicaid … Continue reading
Lehigh County has adopted a new Local Rule 4.7-1 mandating electronic filing in the Orphans’ Court, to be effective 30 days after publication. “Orphans’ Court Rules; File No. AO 2022-0002,” 52 Pa.B. 7920 (12/24/2022). … Continue reading