Merc. Cnty. Pa. 12.5.1

As amended through November 4, 2016
Rule 12.5.1 - Exhibits To Petition

The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition:

1.Consent of Parents or Person in Loco Parentis -- Written consent of the parents or the surviving parent of the minor to the appointment of a guardian for his estate or person is required. If both parents are deceased, such consent is required of the adult person with whom the minor resides or of the superintendent or other official in charge of the institution having custody of the minor and, the spouse of the minor if the minor is married. If such consent is not obtained, the petitioner shall set forth the reason and give such notice of the petition as the Court may direct .
2.Consent of Guardian. Individual -- When the proposed guardian is an individual, the written consent to act as such shall contain the following statements:
A. his/her business and domicile;
B. that he/she is a citizen of the United States, able to speak, read and write the English language;
C. that he/she is not the fiduciary or an officer or employee of the corporate fiduciary of an estate in which the minor has an interest nor the surety or an officer or an employee of the corporate surety of such a fiduciary; and that he/she has no interest adverse to the minor.
3.Consent of Guardian. Corporate -- When the proposed guardian is a corporate fiduciary, its written consent to act as such shall contain, in addition, a statement that it is not the fiduciary of an estate in which the minor has an interest, nor the surety of such a fiduciary; and that it has no interest adverse to the minor.
4.Funds Arising From Litigation -- If any part of the minor's estate was obtained as a result of litigation or compromise of litigation in a Court of record, a copy of the decree approving the compromise and distribution of the proceeds of the suit shall be attached to the petition.

Merc. Cnty. Pa. 12.5.1

Amended effective 10/1/2004.