Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. CP-Orphans' Division Rule 5.3A

(1) Contents of Petition. A petition for the allowance to the surviving spouse of an

intestate shall also set forth in separate paragraphs:

(a) the information required in a petition for family exemption under Rule

5.2A, as far as appropriate;

(b) the death of decedent, intestate, without issue or adopted children; the

names, addresses, and the relationship of those interested as next of kin;

and

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

personal representative; if no personal representative has been appointed,

then to those interested as next of kin; if there are no next of kin, then to

the Attorney General.

(2) Exhibits. The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition:

(a) if a ceremonial marriage occurred, a certified copy of the marriage

certificate;

(b) if there were prior marriages by either spouse, a copy of the death

certificate, if dissolved by death; or a certified copy of the decree of

divorce by which such marriages were dissolved;

(c) a copy of the inventory and appraisement;

(d) a copy of any executed consent; and

(e) a verified return of notice.