The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has proposed an amendment to Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4 that would add a new paragraph (g) to make it professional misconduct for a lawyer to “in the practice of law, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rules and Regs.
The Supreme Court is considering changes to several procedural rules, including Pa.R.J.A. 103 (the procedures for adopting, filing, and publishing rules) and Pa. O.C. Rule 1.1 (short title and citation to the Orphans’ Court Rules). The stated purpose of the … Continue reading
In two separate orders, Delaware County has adopted several new local Orphans’ Court rules addressing guardianships, cemetery companies, and settlement of small estates. “Local Orphans’ Court Rules Nos. 14.2—14.13; Guardianships; Orphans’ Court No. 497-19; Judicial Support Civil No. 17-5120” (Delaware … Continue reading
Montgomery County has adopted new guardianship rules, to be effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. “Adoption of Local Rules of Orphans’ Court 14.2—Petition for Adjudication of Incapacity and Appointment of a Guardian of the Person or Estate … Continue reading
Westmoreland County has adopted new guardianship rules, effective 30 days after publication. “Guardianship Rules; No. 3 of 2019” (Westmoreland Co. 6/10/19), 49 Pa.B. 3476 (7/6/2019). … Continue reading
Schuylkill County has adopted local O.C. Rule 14.3(b), on proof of incapacity. “Local Orphans’ Court Rule 14.3(b); 2008-5000E” (6/18/2019), 49 Pa.B. 3476 (7/6/19). … Continue reading
Monroe County has amended its local Orphans’ Court rules to include new Rules 14.3 and 14.8, relating to guardianships of incapacitated persons. “Amendment of Local Orphans’ Court Rules; 61 AD 2019” (Monroe Co. 6/12/2019), 49 Pa.B. 3311 (6/29/2019). … Continue reading
The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts has published some technical and mechanical amendments to the Case Record Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System that it is considering recommending to the Supreme Court. The most significant proposal is … Continue reading
Cumberland County has issued an administrative order appointing the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court as the designee to fulfill the requirements of Pa. O.C. Rule 14.8(d), (e), and (f) and monitor and review all guardianship reports. “Guardianship Tracking System; 96-1335” … Continue reading
Philadelphia has adopted new local O.C. Rules 1.8(c) (forms), 14.1A (guardianship petition practice and pleading), and 14.2A (petition for adjudication of incapacity), 14.6A (determination of incapacity and selection of guardian; hearing date), and 14.8A (guardianship reporting, monitoring, review, and compliance), … Continue reading