The co-guardians for an incapacitated person disagreed on the advisability of COVID vaccinations, and the court approved the vaccinations over the objections of the one of the guardians. A.C.G., an Incapacitated Person, 11 Fid.Rep.3d 303 (Chester O.C. 2021). … Continue reading
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The Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts have published the “Guardianship Bench Book” intended to provide judges with a practical guide to making critical guardianship decisions. Although written as a guide … Continue reading
The Orphans’ Court did not have jurisdiction under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3521 to reopen the adjudication of the informal account of the guardian of the estate of a minor merely because of allegations that the investments of the guardian underperformed. … Continue reading
The Supreme Court has entered an order adopting a new Pa.O.C. Rule 1.40 which applies Pa.R.C.P. 240 (“In Forma Pauperis“) to Orphans’ Court proceedings, to be effective April 1, 2020. Rule 14.8, on guardianship reporting, has also been amended to … 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
Cumberland County has issued an administrative order appointing the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court as the designee to fulfill the requirements of Pa. O.C. Rule 14.8(d), (e), and (f) and monitor and review all guardianship reports. “Guardianship Tracking System; 96-1335” … 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