The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has published proposed amendments to two Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure, and a proposal for a new rule, in order to provide more certainty for the duration of emergency guardianships and to clarify the differences between emergency guardianships and what the statute refers to as a “full guardianship.”

Email is the preferred method of submitting comments to the committee, and any comments should be received by the committee by October 30, 2026.

“Proposed Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 14.2 and 14.3 And Adoption of Pa.R.O.C.P. 14.15,” 56 Pa.B. 5691 (8/29/2026).