Death of Alleged Incapacitated Person Makes Appeal of Guardianship Moot

An appeal of the appointment of a plenary guardian for an alleged incapacitated person (AIP) is generally moot following the death of the AIP, and the exception for appeals raising issues of public importance or that would otherwise evade review does not apply because issues raised in appeals challenging the appointment of guardians can usually be resolved in those appeals, there are other remedies for any improper actions by the appointed guardian (such actions as by or against the AIP’s estate), and there was no claim that the issues raised were of public importance. In re: S.C., 3024 EDA 2024 (Pa. Super. 7/21/2025) (non-precedential).

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