231 Pa. Code r. 2051

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 2051 - Definitions

As used in this chapter

"action" means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court of record which is subject to these rules;

"guardian," except where the context otherwise indicates, means the guardian or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for the person or estate of an 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 the person is partially or totally unable to manage financial resources or to meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety;

"confined" means legally committed or voluntarily or involuntarily restrained because of incapacity.

231 Pa. Code r. 2051

The provisions of this Rule 2051 adopted June 2, 1941, effective 2/2/1942; amended June 23, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1817; amended June 3, 1994, effective 7/1/1994, 24 Pa.B. 3019; amended December 16, 2003, effective 7/1/2004, 34 Pa.B. 9.