Orphans' Court Procedural Rules Committee
The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee reviews current rules governing statewide practice and procedure in the Orphans’ Court and recommends new rules as necessary.
Committee appointments are typically for six-year terms. In special circumstances the Supreme Court may extend or reduce the term of an appointment. Committee members are appointed by the Supreme Court and are knowledgeable about the Pennsylvania orphans' court rules and experienced in orphans' court practice in Pennsylvania. The Orphans’ Court Procedural Rules Committee has one ex-officio member who is identified by, and is a member of, the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management.
Committee Members
Kendra D. McGuire, Esq., Chair
Dianne C. Magee, Esq., Vice Chair
Hon. Lawrence J. O’Toole, Jr.
Shabrei M. Parker, Esq.
Christy Donofrio, Esq., ex officio
Hon. John J. McNally, III
Hon. Sara J. Seidle-Patton
Hon. Kelly A. Gaughan
Carol Sikov Gross, Esq.
Todd T. Jordan, Esq.
Staff Members
Pamela Walker, Counsel
Tricia D. Carbaugh, Assistant
Proposed Rules for Public Comment
Approved Rules
| Description | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Rule 10.7 is adopted and Rule 15.10 is amended | January 01, 2025 |
| Rule 5.50 is amended | July 01, 2024 |
| Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 14.8 | April 01, 2024 |
| Amendment of Pa.R.O.C.P. 1.2 | January 01, 2024 |