The provisions concerning small estates of incapacitated persons shall be the same as are set forth in the following provisions of this title relating to minors' estates:
Section 5101 (relating to when guardian unnecessary).
Section 5102 (relating to power of natural guardian).
Section 5103 (relating to sequestered deposit).
(Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.867, No.293, eff. imd.; Feb. 18, 1982, P.L.45, No.26, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)
1992 Amendment. See section 21 of Act 24 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
Chapter 55 - Incapacitated Persons
Section 5501 - Meaning of incapacitated person
Section 5502 - Purpose of chapter
Section 5505 - Provisions similar to small estates of minors
Section 5511 - Petition and hearing; independent evaluation
Section 5512 - County of appointment; qualifications
Section 5512.1 - Determination of incapacity and appointment of guardian
Section 5512.2 - Review hearing
Section 5512.3 - Annual report
Section 5513 - Emergency guardian
Section 5514 - To fill vacancy; co-guardian
Section 5515 - Provisions similar to other estates
Section 5516 - Fiduciary estate
Section 5517 - Adjudication of capacity and modification of existing orders
Section 5518 - Evidence of incapacity
Section 5518.1 - Cross-examination of witnesses
Section 5521 - Provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities
Section 5523 - Collateral attack
Section 5524 - Effect of determination of incapacity
Section 5525 - Notice to Commonwealth and political subdivisions
Section 5531 - When accounting filed
Section 5532 - Where accounts filed
Section 5533 - Notice, audits, reviews and distribution
Section 5533.1 - Account of personal representative of deceased incompetent (Repealed)
Section 5534 - Recognition of claims
Section 5535 - Disposition of trust income
Section 5536 - Distributions of income and principal during incapacity
Section 5537 - Reserve for funeral
Section 5551 - Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent
Section 5552 - Services to individuals whose decision-making ability is impaired.
Section 5553 - Guardianship services