Y.C.O.C. Rule 2. Construction and Application of Rules

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Rule 2. Construction and Application of Rules

Rule 2.1.1. Notes.

Notes and footnotes in these rules are for informational purposes and shall not be considered as part of these rules.

[Effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 25 Pa.B. 2048 (5/27/95).]

Rule 2.3.1. Definitions.

When used in these rules, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this rule, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Exception" means a disagreement with any decree, adjudication, confirmation, or other decision of this Court or any act of an auditor, master, or official examiner appointed by this Court.

"Objection" means a disagreement with any matter relating to the family exemption, surviving spouse's allowance, or with any act or omission of a fiduciary or as otherwise defined or permitted by these rules.

"PEF Code" means the "Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code," 20 Pa.C.S. § 101, et seq.

Note: For local rules applicable to exceptions, see Y.C.O.C.R. 7.1.1 and 7.1.2. The Court may disregard any misnomer of an exception or objection, and no such misnomer shall be grounds for dismissal. See Pa.O.C.R. 2.1 and Pa.R.C.P. 126.

[Effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 25 Pa.B. 2048 (5/27/95).]

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