Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5901 (2026)

Short title of chapter.

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CHAPTER 59

UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS

JURISDICTION

Subchapter

A. General Provisions

B. Jurisdiction

C. Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship

D. Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other States

E. Miscellaneous Provisions

Enactment. Chapter 59 was added July 5, 2012, P.L.975, No.108, effective in 60 days.

Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 2 of Act 108 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to application of law.

SUBCHAPTER A

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec.

5901. Short title of chapter.

5902. Definitions.

5903. International application of chapter.

5904. Communication between courts.

5905. Cooperation between courts.

5906. Taking testimony in another state.

Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 2 of Act 108 of 2012 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to application of law.

§ 5901. Short title of chapter.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2019–2019 · leading case: McIlwain, C. v. Saber Healthcare Grp., LLC, 208 A.3d 478 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019).

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McIlwain, C. v. Saber Healthcare Grp., LLC, 208 A.3d 478 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019). · cites it 2× “20 Pa.C.S. § 5901. "The Act applies only to court jurisdiction and related topics for adults for whom the appointment of a guardian or conservator or other protective order is being sought or has been issued.”

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