The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) contagion is starting to affect court operations in Pennsylvania.

By an administrative order dated March 12, 2020, the Montgomery County Orphans’ Court has suspended the call of the audit list in open court and has adopted special temporary procedures for the filing of accounts and objections.

Although not relevant to an estates or trust practice, it is also noteworthy that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has entered a standing order temporarily continuing all civil and criminal jury trials.

Further news will be posted here as details become available.