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§ 5514. To fill vacancy; co-guardian

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 20 Pa.C.S.A. Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 20 Pa.C.S.A. Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 55. Incapacitated Persons (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter C. Appointment of Guardian; Bonds; Removal and Discharge (Refs & Annos)
20 Pa.C.S.A. § 5514
§ 5514. To fill vacancy; co-guardian
The court, after such notice to parties in interest as it shall direct, may without a hearing appoint a succeeding guardian to fill a vacancy in the office of guardian or may appoint a co-guardian of the estate of an incapacitated person. Where the vacating guardian was a parent who is now deceased, any testamentary nominee of the parent shall be given preference by the court.

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1972, June 30, P.L. 508, No. 164, § 2, eff. July 1, 1972. Amended 1992, April 16, P.L. 108, No. 24, § 10, effective in 60 days.
20 Pa.C.S.A. § 5514, PA ST 20 Pa.C.S.A. § 5514
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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