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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. CP-Orphans' Division Rule 5.16F

Fiduciaries in Military Service. Appointment of Substituted Fiduciary

activein force · 2019-06-01 – presentact-effective-date

Pro Tem under 20 Pa.C.S. § 4301.

(1) Contents of Petition. A petition under 20 Pa.C.S. § 4301 shall set forth:

(a) the facts necessary to confer jurisdiction upon the Court;

(b) the estimated value of the estate;

(c) the names of all interested parties, the nature and extent of their

interest, stating who are minors or incapacitated persons, whether or not

they are sui juris, and, if not, the names of their fiduciaries (if any) and a

statement of how they were appointed; and whether or not they join in the

petition or consent;

(d) that notice in accordance with Pa. O.C. Rule 3.5 has been given to all

interested parties;

(e) the name and address of the person proposed as a substituted

fiduciary pro tem, if such an appointment is requested; the nature and

relationship of such person to the estate or to the parties; and

(f) ) such other facts as may be necessary to enable the Court to

pass judgment on the matter.

(2) Exhibits. A copy of the will, deed, trust agreement or other relevant

instrument, the consent of the co-trustees and a verified return of notice shall be

attached to the petition.

Provenance

Source
courts.phila.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-30
Edition
2026-09-30
Content hash
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