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
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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
Philadelphia has adopted new local O.C. Rules 1.8(c) (forms), 14.1A (guardianship petition practice and pleading), and 14.2A (petition for adjudication of incapacity), 14.6A (determination of incapacity and selection of guardian; hearing date), and 14.8A (guardianship reporting, monitoring, review, and compliance), … Continue reading
Dauphin County has adopted new local O.C. Rules 14.1(c.1) (post adjudication petitions) and 14.2 (proof of service) for guardianship proceedings, to be effective June 1, 2019. “Promulgation of Local Rules; No. 1793 S 1989” (Dauphin Co. 4/18/2019), 49 Pa.B. 2489 … Continue reading
Bucks County has vacated Bucks Co. O.C. Rules 14.2A through 14.5I and and adopted Rules 14.2A (Notice of Mental Health Commitment), 14.2B (Withdrawal of Petition), and 14.9A (Allowances), all relating to guardianships. “Order Rescinding Orphans’ Court Rules 14.2A through 14.5I … Continue reading
Berks County has amended local Orphans’ Court Rules 2.5A, 2.7A, 14.1A, 14.3A, 14.4A, 14.8A, and 14.8B, and adopted new Rules 2.6A, 2.6B, and 2.6C. “Amendments to Local Rules; No. 19-1 Prothonotary” (Berks Co. 1/17/2019), 49 Pa.B. 616 (2/9/2019). … Continue reading
Clinton County has adopted new local Orphans’ Court rules, effective thirty days after publication. “Local Rules; 29 January Term 1976” (Clinton Co. 9/28/2018), 48 Pa.B. 6551, 6561 (10/13/2018). … Continue reading