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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. CP-Orphans' Division Rule 5.11A
Petitions for Leave to Sell or Exchange Real Property at Private Sale
Under 20 Pa.C.S. §§ 3353, 5155, 5521(b) and 7780.6(a).
(1) Contents of Petition. A petition under this Rule shall set forth, as nearly as
may be practicable, the same information as is required under Rule 5.10A with
regard to a petition to sell real property at public sale and, in addition, it shall set
forth the following information:
(a) the name and address of the purchaser and a brief recital of the terms
of sale; and
(b) the estimated net proceeds which the petitioner will receive at the time
of settlement.
(2) Exhibits. The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition:
(a) a copy of the will, deed, trust agreement, decree or other relevant
instrument by which the petitioner was appointed;
(b) consents to the sale signed by those interested parties who do not join
in the petition, and the names of those parties who do not consent and a
copy of the notice given to them;
(c) a copy of the agreement of sale;
(d) a schedule setting forth the computation of the estimated net proceeds
which the petitioner will receive at the time of settlement, including an
itemized list of estimated closing expenses; and
(e) the affidavits of two real estate appraisers or brokers not of the same
office, setting forth the information required under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.11(b).
(3) Notice. Any interested party who does not join in the petition or consent to the
sale shall receive notice of the filing of the petition in accordance with Pa. O.C.
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