CHAPTER55. INCAPACITATED PERSONS  


SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 5501. Meaning of incapacitated person.
§ 5502. Purpose of chapter.
SUBCHAPTER B. SMALL ESTATES
§ 5505. Provisions similar to small estates of minors.
SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; BONDS; REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE
§ 5511. Petition and hearing; independent evaluation.
§ 5512. County of appointment; qualifications.
§ 5512.1. Determination of incapacity and appointment of guardian.
§ 5512.2. Review hearing.
§ 5512.3. Annual report.
§ 5513. Emergency guardian.
§ 5514. To fill vacancy; co-guardian.
§ 5515. Provisions similar to other estates.
§ 5516. Fiduciary estate.
§ 5517. Adjudication of capacity and modification of existing orders.
§ 5518. Evidence of incapacity.
§ 5518.1. Cross-examination of witnesses.
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS, DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF GUARDIANS
§ 5521. Provisions concerning powers, duties and liabilities.
§ 5522. Power to lease.
§ 5523. Collateral attack.
§ 5524. Effect of determination of incapacity.
§ 5525. Notice to Commonwealth and political subdivisions.
SUBCHAPTER E. ACCOUNTS, AUDITS, REVIEWS AND DISTRIBUTION
§ 5531. When accounting filed.
§ 5532. Where accounts filed.
§ 5533. Notice, audits, reviews and distribution.
§ 5533.1. Account of personal representative of deceased incompetent . [Repealed]
§ 5534. Recognition of claims.
§ 5535. Disposition of trust income.
§ 5536. Distributions of income and principal during incapacity.
§ 5537. Reserve for funeral.
SUBCHAPTER F. GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT
§ 5551. Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent.
§ 5552. Services to individuals whose decision-making ability is impaired.
§ 5553. Guardianship services.
§ 5554. Services to courts, guardians and others.
§ 5555. Costs and compensation.

Notation

Enactment.  Chapter 55 was added June 30, 1972, P.L.508, No.164, effective July 1, 1972.

Chapter Heading.  The heading of Chapter 55 was amended April 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, effective in 60 days.

Cross References.  Chapter 55 is referred to in sections 102, 5502, 5512.2, 5523, 5902, 5912, 5922 of this title; section 4A211 of Title 13 (Commercial Code); section 62A05 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).