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Meaning of incapacitated person - 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5501

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                                CHAPTER 55
                          INCAPACITATED PERSONS

     Subchapter
        A.  General Provisions
        B.  Small Estates
        C.  Appointment of Guardian; Bonds; Removal and Discharge
        D.  Powers, Duties and Liabilities of Guardians
        E.  Accounts, Audits, Reviews and Distribution
        F.  Guardianship Support

        Enactment.  Chapter 55 was added June 30, 1972, P.L.508,
     No.164, effective July 1, 1972.
        Chapter Heading.  The heading of Chapter 55 was amended April
     16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, effective in 60 days.
        Cross References.  Chapter 55 is referred to in section 102
     of this title; section 4A211 of Title 13 (Commercial Code).

                               SUBCHAPTER A
                            GENERAL PROVISIONS

     Sec.
     5501.  Meaning of incapacitated person.
     5502.  Purpose of chapter.

        Subchapter Heading.  The heading of Subchapter A was amended
     April 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, effective in 60 days.
     § 5501.  Meaning of incapacitated person.
        "Incapacitated person" means an adult whose ability to
     receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate
     decisions in any way is impaired to such a significant extent
     that he is partially or totally unable to manage his financial
     resources or to meet essential requirements for his physical
     health and safety.
     (Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.899, No.295, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992,
     P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)

        1992 Amendment.  See section 21 of Act 24 in the appendix to
     this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
        Cross References.  Section 5501 is referred to in section
     2514 of this title.

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