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20 Pa.C.S. § 5801

Applicability

Known as the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code

The act spans §§ 20-101 to 20-925 (744 sections).

(a) General rule.--This chapter applies to mental health declarations and mental health powers of attorney.

(b) Preservation of existing rights.--The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to impair or supersede any existing rights or responsibilities not addressed in this chapter.

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.