The court, after such notice to parties in interest as it shall direct, may without a hearing appoint a succeeding guardian to fill a vacancy in the office of guardian or may appoint a co-guardian of the estate of an incapacitated person. Where the vacating guardian was a parent who is now deceased, any testamentary nominee of the parent shall be given preference by the court.
20 Pa.C.S. § 5514
To fill vacancy; co-guardian
Known as the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code
The act spans §§ 20-101 to 20-925 (744 sections).
(Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)
Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.