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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-03-18 (Statute Update stamp, 20 Pa.C.S.)

20 Pa.C.S. § 5514: To fill vacancy; co-guardian.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
  2. CHAPTER 55 INCAPACITATED PERSONS
  3. SUBCHAPTER C APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; BONDS; REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE

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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