The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rule Committee has proposed amendments to Pa. R.O.C.P. 5.8, on the discharge of a fiduciary, in order to clarify that the rule does not apply to the discharge of a trustee under a nonjudicial settlement.

Comments, suggestions, or objections to the proposed amendment should be submitted by email (which is preferred) or regular mail and should be received by October 17, 2025.

“Proposed Amendment of Pa. R.O.C.P. 5.8,” 55 Pa.B. 5856 (8/16/2025).