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New Local Rule for Small Estate Petitions – Effective August 25

Friday, August 15, 2025   (0 Comments)

New Local Rule for Small Estate Petitions – Effective August 25

President Judge Maria Musti Cook has issued an administrative order adopting Local Rule of Orphans’ Court Procedure 5.50.1, which addresses small estate petitions. This rule takes effect August 25.

Along with the order, a fillable version of the prescribed form is now available. Both documents can be accessed below and will also be posted on the County/Court website under Court Forms.

[Download Administrative Order]
[Download Fillable Small Estate Petition Form]