Orphans Court FAQ

How do you file a guardianship of the person for an incapacitated adult?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you file a guardianship of the estate for an incapacitated adult?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you open a decedent's estate?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you file for an adoption of a child?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you involuntarily commit a person who is severely mentally ill and a danger to themselves or others?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you amend a birth record to change or add correct information?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you create a special needs trust for someone?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you file for a guardianship of the person of a minor?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you file for a guardianship of the estate of a minor?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.

How do you file to seek an expungement of an involuntary commitment record?

The answers to all of these questions tend to be legally complicated. It is always recommended that the person seeking help with these questions seek the assistance of an Attorney.

The most basic answer in layman’s terms to all of these questions begins with the filing of a petition in the Department of Court-Records/Orphans’ Court Division. In turn, the petition is forwarded to Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building. At that point it will be brought before a Judge who will make a decision in the matter or make a determination that a hearing in the matter needs to be scheduled. If the matter in question is determined to be of an emergency nature that must be dealt with immediately, the petitioner will be directed to file an emergency petition for a motion to be heard in front of a Judge in Orphans’ Court located in the Frick Building which usually will be heard the following day. Depending on the severity of the situation, the motion may possibly be heard immediately.