Chapter V: Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions
Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules – 2026
Rule 5.1
Declaratory Judgment
Rule 5.2
Family Exemption
Rule 5.3
Intestate Share to Surviving Spouse from Real Estate
Rule 5.4
Revocation, Vacation or Extension of Time for Filing of Surviving Spouse’s Election
Rule 5.5
Appointment of a Guardian ad litem or a Trustee ad litem
Rule 5.6
Appointment of a Guardian for the Estate or Person of a Minor
Rule 5.7
Appointment of a Trustee
Rule 5.8
Discharge of Fiduciary and Surety
Rule 5.9
Partition
Rule 5.10
Public Sale of Real Property
Rule 5.11
Private Sale of Real Property or Options Therefor
Rule 5.12
Mortgage or Lease of Real Property
Rule 5.13
Inalienable Property
Rule 5.14
Designation of a Successor Custodian
Rule 5.15
Confirmation of Trustee Appointment
Rule 5.50.
Settlement of Small Estates by Petition