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20 Pa.C.S. § 8816

Intent to transfer notwithstanding elder abuse

Known as the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code

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

(July 1, 2024, P.L.444, No.40, eff. 180 days)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, an elder abuser may acquire any property or receive any benefits as the result of the death of the victim if it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that either:

(1) the victim knew of the conviction but expressed or ratified intent to transfer the property, benefit or interest to the elder abuser; or

(2) the victim and the elder abuser reconciled following the conviction of elder abuse.

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