Orphans' Court Discription
The Purpose of the Orphans' Court is to protect the personal and
property rights of all natural persons and entities that may not
otherwise be capable of handling their own affairs. Included under
this rubric are Minors, Incapacitated
Persons, Decedents'
Estates, Nonprofit Corporations, and Trusts, both
inter vivos (between the living) and testamentary. The Orphans'
Court is also the arbiter of any dispute or issue that may arise in
connection to the application for a marriage license through the Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau. Click here for complete Orphans' Court
Description.
The following materials on incapacity proceedings were made available to the
bar by Judge O'Keefe as part of a CLE Course. They are intended
for informational use only and should not be considered
official court or court endorsed forms.
