Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5531 (2026)

When accounting filed.

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SUBCHAPTER E

ACCOUNTS, AUDITS, REVIEWS AND DISTRIBUTION

Sec.

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 Account of personal representative of deceased incompetent (Repealed).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.

§ 5531. When accounting filed.

A guardian shall file an account of his administration whenever directed to do so by the court or may file an account at the termination of the guardianship, or at any other time or times authorized by the court.

(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.77, No.37, eff. 60 days)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1997–2009 · leading case: Hetman v. Schwade, 317 S.W.3d 559 (Ark. 2009).

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Hetman v. Schwade, 317 S.W.3d 559 (Ark. 2009). · cites it 2× “See 20 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 5531 ("A guardian shall file an account of his administration whenever directed to do so by the court or may file an accounting at the termination of the guardianship, or at any other time or times authorized by the court.”

In re Est. of Schram, 696 A.2d 1206 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1997). “20 Pa.C.S. § 5531. . Section 5533 of the Code provides, in pertinent part: § 5533.”

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