23 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Chapter 56 - Standby Guardianship

Section 5601 - Short Title Of Chapter
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Standby Guardianship Act.
Section 5602 - Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly...
Section 5603 - Scope
The provisions of Chapter 53 (relating to custody) and 20 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 (relating to wills) shall apply to standby guardians, coguardians, guardians and...

Section 5611 - Designation
(a) General rule.--A custodial parent, a legal custodian or legal guardian may designate a standby guardian by means of a written designation unless the...
Section 5612 - Petition For Approval Of A Designation
(a) General rule.--A petition for court approval of a designation under this chapter may be made at any time by filing with the court...
Section 5613 - Authority Of Standby Guardian
(a) General rule.--The standby guardian shall have authority to act as coguardian or guardian upon the occurrence of the triggering event. The commencement of...
Section 5614 - Revocation
(a) Prepetition.--Prior to a petition being filed under section 5612 (relating to petition for approval of a designation), the designator may revoke a standby...
Section 5615 - Conflicting Documents
If a parent has appointed a testamentary guardian of the person or estate of a minor by will under 20 Pa.C.S. § 2519 (relating...
Section 5616 - Bond
In no event shall a standby guardian be required to post bond prior to the occurrence of the triggering event. The court may require...

Last modified: October 8, 2016