Orphans' Court Division

Chapter 1. Local Rules of Orphans' Court Division

• 1.1 Short Title and Citation
• 1.7 Attorneys: Members of the Bar and Practice

Chapter 2. Accounts, Objections and Distributions

• 2.9 Confirmation of Accounts. Awards
• 2.11 Appointment of Official Examiners

Chapter 3. Responsive Pleadings

• 3.5 Rule to Show Cause

Chapter 5. Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions

• 5.2 Family Exemption

Chapter 7. Rules Relating to Pre-hearing and Hearing Procedure

• 7.1 Depositions, Discovery and Production of Documents
• 7.2 Motion For Judgment On the Pleadings
• 7.3 Motion For Summary Judgment

Chapter 9. Auditors and Masters.

• 9.0 Appointment and Compensation of Auditors and Masters
• 9.1 Notice of Hearing
• 9.5 Transcript of Testimony
• 9.6 Notice of Filing Report
• 9.7 Confirmation of Report

Chapter 10. Register of Wills

• 10.4 Appeals From the Register of Wills

Chapter 15. Adoption

• 15.1 Hearings

Chapter 18. Marriage

• 18.1 Waiver of Waiting Period
• 18.2 Minors Under the Age of Sixteen

Chapter 19. Prompt Disposition of Matters and Termination of Inactive Cases

• Rule 19.1