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20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7721 (2026)

 Scope; definition of trust matter.

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SUBCHAPTER C

REPRESENTATION

 

Sec.

7721.  Scope; definition of trust matter.

7722.  Representation of parties in interest in general.

7723.  Representatives and persons represented.

7724.  Appointment of representative.

7725.  Notice of representation.

7726.  Representation ineffective if person objects.

 

Cross References.  Subchapter C is referred to in sections 7701, 7710.1, 7740.1, 7780.14, 7785.1 of this title.

§ 7721.  Scope; definition of trust matter.

(a)  Scope.--This subchapter shall apply to this entire chapter unless the context clearly specifies the contrary.

(b)  Definition.--As used in this subchapter, the term "trust matter" includes a judicial proceeding and a nonjudicial settlement, agreement or act pertaining to any matter listed in section 7710.1(d) (relating to nonjudicial settlement agreements - UTC 111).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2015–2015 · leading case: In Re: Order Rescinding & Replacing Rules 1.1 through 13.3 & Rule 17, & Amending Rules 14.1 through 16.12 of the Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules (Pa. 2015).
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In Re: Order Rescinding & Replacing Rules 1.1 through 13.3 & Rule 17, & Amending Rules 14.1 through 16.12 of the Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules (Pa. 2015). · cites it 5× “tative is the sui juris living ancestor of the interested party who is not sui juris or is unborn, unknown or unascertained and that such living sui juris ancestor has an interest in the property that is not adverse to that of the interested party who is not sui juris or is…”
In Re: Order Rescinding & Replacing Rules 1.1 through 13.3 & Rule 17, & Amending Rules 14.1 through 16.12 of the Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules (Pa. 2015). · cites it 5× “tative is the sui juris living ancestor of the interested party who is not sui juris or is unborn, unknown or unascertained and that such living sui juris ancestor has an interest in the property that is not adverse to that of the interested party who is not sui juris or is…”
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