pa-56-27-938: Adoption of local rules of orphans' court procedure; 6726-1315 AO

Summary

Administrative Order Adopting York County Local Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure 14.2.1 and 14.6.1 And Now , this 23rd day of June 2026, it is Ordered that the York County Local Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure are added or amended as presented as follows, effective August 1, 2026. The District Court Administrator shall publish this order as may be required. By the Court MICHAEL W. FLANNELLY, President Judge Material to be added is bolded and underlined. Material to be deleted is bolded and bracketed. [ Rule 14.2.1. Notice and Service. (A) Notice in matters involving adjudication of incapacity or appointment or removal of a guardian for an incapacitated person is required on all persons who are sui juris and are heirs of the alleged or adjudicated incapacitated person, as defined by the intestacy laws of Pennsylvania. Such notice is required even if the person does not reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (B) Notice required in matters involving adjudication of incapacity or appointment or removal of a guardian for an incapacitated person, other than notice upon the alleged or adjudicated incapacitated person, shall be by personal service, by service in such manner as the court directs and/or as directed by statute in that particular case, or may be made by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the known or last known address. In the latter case, a certificate of service shall be prepared and filed verifying that the address used is the proper known or last...

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