Carb. Cnty. Pa. 12.12.1

As amended through January 4, 2024
Rule 12.12.1 - Inalienable Property. Public Sale.
(a) A petition to sell real property at public sale under Chapter 83 of the P.E.F. Code shall, in addition to other requirements of the statute and Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, set forth in separate paragraphs:
(1) How title was acquired, stating the date and place of probate of the Will or recording of the deed, as applicable;
(2) If presented by a guardian, the method, date and record of appointment, if any, or if none, identity of the petitioner stating the relationship of the petitioner to the person owning the property;
(3) A full description of the real property, its improvements, by whom it is occupied, its rental income, if any, and the liens and charges to which it is subject;
(4) The interest of the petitioner, if any;
(5) A recital and history of the trust, if any; the relevant provisions of the Will or deed pertaining to the real property to be sold; the interest of a minor, if any; and the names of other parties interested in the real estate and the nature of their interest;
(6) If for the benefit of a minor, the age of the minor, the names of the minor's next of kin and that notice has been given to them of the presentation of the petition;
(7) The names of all parties in interest, their addresses, the nature and extent of their interests, stating which, if any, are minors or incapacitated persons, and giving the names and record of appointment of their guardians, if any,
(8) That the purpose of the proceeding is to obtain a decree stating that the title transferred to the purchaser will be indefeasible by any person ascertained or unascertained, or by any class of persons mentioned in the petition or decree having a present or expectant interest in the premises, and unprejudiced by any error in the proceedings of the court;
(9) Sufficient facts to enable the court to determine whether the proposed sale will be to the interest and advantage of the parties, and whether the proposed sale may be made without prejudice to any trust, charity, or purpose for which the real property is held, and without violation of any laws which may confer an immunity or exemption from sale or alienation; and
(10) The names of any parties who do not voluntarily appear.
(b) The petitioner shall attach as exhibits the consents to the sale signed by those parties in interest who consent, and the notice which was given to those parties who do not consent or voluntarily appear.
(c) If all parties having an interest do not voluntarily appear as petitioners or respondents, petitioner shall request issuance of a rule to show cause directed to all parties who have not appeared.
(d) The practice and procedure with respect to notice, confirmation and entry of security shall conform to the appropriate provisions of the P.E.F. Code and Carbon Co. O.C.R. 12.9.2, 12.9.3 and 12.9.4.

Carb. Cnty. Pa. 12.12.1