Chapter XIV: Guardianships of Incapacitated Persons
Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules – 2026
Rule 14.5
[Rescinded]
Rule 14.1
Guardianship Petition Practice and Pleading
Rule 14.2
Petition for Adjudication of Incapacity and Appointment of a Guardian of the Person or Estate of an Incapacitated Person
Rule 14.3
Alternative Proof of Incapacity: Expert Report in Lieu of In-Person or Deposition Testimony of Expert
Rule 14.4
Counsel
Rule 14.6
Determination of Incapacity and the Need for Guardianship; Selection of Guardian; Certification of Certain Guardians
Rule 14.7
Order and Certificate
Rule 14.8
Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review, and Compliance
Rule 14.9
Review Hearing
Rule 14.10
Proceedings Relating to Real Property
Rule 14.11
Transfer of Guardianship of the Person to Another State
Rule 14.12
Transfer of Guardianship of the Estate to Another State
Rule 14.13
Acceptance of a Guardianship Transferred from Another State
Rule 14.14
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