Berks County has rescinded Orphans’ Court Local Rules 14.3A (“Evaluation”) and 14.4A (“Representation of alleged incapacitated person”), effective thirty days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. “Amendments to Local Rules; No. 26-11 Prothonotary; Orphans’ Court No. 60539” (3/2/2026), 56 Pa.B. … Continue reading
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Erie Orphans’ Court Rule 5.6, for the emergency appointment of a guardian of the estate or person of a minor, has been rescinded, effective thirty days after publication in the Pa. Bulletin. “Order Rescinding Erie O.C.R. 5.6; Doc. No. 2026-00042” … Continue reading
Westmoreland County’s website now includes a statement that “Pursuant to Court Administrative Order, all filings must an include an affidavit regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence,” and the “Forms” page now includes a form for use in the Court of Common Pleas, … Continue reading
Montgomery County has published new fee schedules for the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, both effective January 1, 2026. “Register of Wills Fee Schedule; No. 2025-00001” (11/5/2025), 55 Pa.B. 7950 (11/22/2025); “Clerk of Orphans’ Court Fee … Continue reading
Lancaster County has adopted new fee schedules for filings with the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. “Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Bills of Costs; No. 2025-02609” (10/16/2025), 55 Pa.B. 7497 (11/1/2025). … Continue reading
Adams County has adopted a new local Orphans’ Court Rule 2.9 on the procedure for confirmation of accounts. “Rules of Orphans’ Court; Administrative Order; No. 5 of 2025” (7/31/2025), 55 Pa.B. 6044 (8/23/2025). … Continue reading
York County has adopted a new local rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 5.50.1, “Settlement of Small Estate by Petition.” “Adoption of Local Rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 5.50.1; 6725-1448” (7/18/2025), 55 Pa.B. 5108 (8/2/2025). … Continue reading
Philadelphia has adopted new local Orphans’ Court rules on determining title to real estate under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3546, discovery, and the appointment of counsel for the alleged incapacitated person in guardianship proceedings. “Adoption of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas … Continue reading
Carbon County has adopted two new local Orphans’ Court rules on the filing and confirmation of reports of auditors or masters: New Local Rule 9.6 governs notice of the filing of a report of an auditor or master. “Adoption of … Continue reading
The Erie County Orphans’ Court has adopted a new local Rule 4.7 on electronic filing. “Order Adopting Erie O.C.R. 4.7; Doc. No. 2025-00096” (3/31/2025), 55 Pa.B. 2851 (4/19/2025). … Continue reading