Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Overview

Guardianship Laws

20 Pa. Cons. and Stat. Ann. §§ 5501 to 5555; 5901 to 5992

Supported Decision-Making

State Legislation

None found

None found

Case Law & Court Orders

In re Peery, 727 A.2d 539 (Pa. 1999) (reversing guardianship order because the person “has in place a circle of support to assist her in making rational decisions concerning her personal finances and to meet essential requirements of health and safety”);

State Grant Programs

None awarded

Other Resources

Information Last Updated: July 21, 2022