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Can a court appoint a guardian of the estate in Pennsylvania?

Can a court appoint a guardian of the estate in Pennsylvania?

GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS A Pennsylvania court may appoint a “guardian of the person” for an individual who lives in Pennsylvania and a “guardian of the estate” for a person who has property in Pennsylvania if it determines after a hearing that the individual is “incapacitated” (previously referred to as “incompetent”).

When does an estate not need to go through probate?

In some states, probate isn’t required if the estate’s value is below a certain dollar amount. Some states also have a simplified probate procedure for small estates or when all property is transferred to a surviving spouse. But even when probate isn’t required, going through the process can have advantages.

How can I get my guardianship agreement reversed?

In cases where the ward is an adult, they may petition the court themselves for a reversal of the guardianship agreement. A ward may feel that they no longer need a guardian, especially when they can make their own financial and personal decisions.

What happens to a house in intestate probate?

In an intestate probate scenario, there is no will left to name the beneficiaries. If the house hasn’t been transferred through a living trust, transfer-on-death deed, or joint tenancy law, then it must be conveyed through probate court after the judge names an immediate family member to be the executor of the estate.

How to get a guardianship form in probate?

A list of guardianship and conservatorship forms for cases in Probate and Family Court. These forms may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form (s) you need and open in Acrobat Reader. For more information, please see What to do if you can’t open court PDFs.

In an intestate probate scenario, there is no will left to name the beneficiaries. If the house hasn’t been transferred through a living trust, transfer-on-death deed, or joint tenancy law, then it must be conveyed through probate court after the judge names an immediate family member to be the executor of the estate.

Can a guardianship agreement be revoked by a court?

Guardianship agreements can be reversed or revoked in certain situations. The ward, the guardian, or a concerned third party may petition the court to have the agreement reversed.

How can I get my guardianship appointment reversed?

There are cases in which the ward, a concerned third party, or the guardian himself may wish to have the appointment reversed. If any of these parties wish to reverse a guardianship appointment, they can petition the court in certain situations.