Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. CP-Orphans' Division Rule 5.50A

(1) In addition to the requirements set forth under Pa.R.O.C.P. 5.50(b), a petition

for the settlement of a small estate filed pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3102 shall also

set forth:

(a) If Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary were granted,

where, to whom, and when they were granted, and the amount of bond, if

any, given by the personal representative;

(b) A prayer for the discharge of the personal representative and the

release of any bond or surety given.

(2) In addition to the exhibits required under Pa.R.O.C.P. 5.50(c), the following

exhibits shall also be attached to the petition:

(a) A copy of the Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary, if any,

that were granted; and

(b) A proposed decree setting forth a list of all disbursements and

distributions of the assets of the estate and, inappropriate cases, for the

discharge of the personal representative and the release of any bond or

surety.

(3) No appraisal of the decedent's personal property is required, unless ordered by the

Court.

Probate Section Comment: This rule replaces Phila.O.C. Rule 5.16A.

CHAPTER VII. RULES RELATING TO PRE-HEARING AND HEARING PROCEDURE

Rule 7 .1 A. P hila delphia O rphans ’ Court Divis ion P ra c tice.

(1) Except upon agreement of counsel, leave to take depositions, or obtain

discovery or the production of documents, may be granted only on petition upon

cause shown.

(2) Where leave has been granted by the Court, the procedure relating to

depositions, discovery, and the production of documents shall be governed by

the order of the Court.