York County has adopted new local Orphans’ Court rules. “Adoption of Local Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure; 6721-0305” (4/19/2021), 51 Pa.B. 2488 (5/8/2021). … Continue reading
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Crawford County has rescinded all of its local Orphans’ Court rules on adoption. “Rescission of Local Rules Concerning Adoption Procedures; No. O.C. 2021-26,” (3/10/2021), 51 Pa.B. 2380 (5/1/2021). … Continue reading
Dauphin County has published a new Orphans’ Court Local Rule 4.7 for electronic filing, which will be effective thirty days after publication. “Promulgation of Local Rules; No. 1793 S 1989” (3/22/2021), 51 Pa.B. 2163 (4/17/2021). … Continue reading
Westmoreland County has rescinded local Orphans’ Court Rule WO5.17, relating to small estate petitions. “Orphans’ Court Rules; No. 3 of 2020” (9/29/2020), 50 Pa.B. 5843 (10/24/2020). … Continue reading
Columbia and Montour Counties have adopted some new local rules, including a new Orphans’ Court rule, L.R. 2.9, for confirmation of accounts and proposed decrees of distribution. “Business of the Courts; Case No. 2020-MV-1” (26th Judicial Dist., 9/2/2020), 50 Pa.B. … 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