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Rule 13. Distribution-Special Situations

Rule 13.1.1.
The power of attorney shall be filed in the office of the Clerk and a copy thereof served upon the fiduciary.

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

Rule 13.2.1.
A copy of the notice shall be attached to the Petition for Adjudication and the fiduciary shall provide a report at the audit as to any information resulting from such notice.

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

Rule 13.3.1.
The report shall be submitted with the schedule of distribution and shall include, substantially, the following:

(a) Unknown Distributee. If it appears that the identity or whereabouts of a distributes is unknown or there are no known heirs, a written report verified by the fiduciary or counsel setting forth:

(1) the nature of the investigation made to locate the heirs of the decedent in complete detail; and

(2) in cases of intestacy, a family tree, as complete as possible, supported by such documentary evidence as the fiduciary has been able to obtain.

(b) Non-resident Distributee. If the fiduciary requests the Court to withhold distribution to a non-resident distributee, a written report verified by the fiduciary or counsel setting forth:

(1) the relationship of the distributee to the decedent and any available information concerning his or her present whereabouts;

(2) in cases of intestacy, a family tree, as complete as possible, supported by such documentary evidence as the fiduciary has been able to obtain; and

(3) the reasons for the request that distribution be withheld and the suggested manner of withholding.

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

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