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Chapter I: Preliminary Rules

Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules – 2026

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Chapter I: Preliminary Rules Chapter II: Accounts, Objections and Distributions Chapter III: Petition Practice and Pleading Chapter IV: Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing Chapter V: Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions Chapter VI: [Reserved] Chapter VII: Rules Relating to Pre-hearing and Hearing Procedure Chapter VIII: Reconsideration Chapter IX: Auditors and Hearing Officers Chapter X: Register of Wills Chapter XI: [Reserved] Chapter XII: [Reserved] Chapter XIV: Guardianships of Incapacitated Persons Chapter XV: Adoptions Chapter XVI: Proceedings Pursuant to Section 3206 of the Abortion Control Act Chapter XVII: [Reserved]
Rule 1.1 Short Title and Citation Rule 1.2 Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules Rule 1.3 Definitions Rule 1.4 Extension of Time Limitations Rule 1.5 Local Rules Rule 1.6 Mediation by Agreement, Local Rule, or Court Order Rule 1.7 Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel Rule 1.8 Forms Rule 1.22 Citation of Authorities Rule 1.40 Application to Waive Fees and Costs (In Forma Pauperis) Rule 1.99 Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification