Pennsylvania Statutes Title 20 Pa.C.S.A. Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries § 5902. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Adult.” An individual who has attained 18 years of age.

“Conservator.” A person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed under Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons) as the guardian of the estate of an adult.

“Guardian.” A person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an adult, including a person appointed under Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons) as the guardian of the person of an adult.

“Guardianship order.” An order appointing a guardian.

“Guardianship proceeding.” A judicial proceeding in which an order for the appointment of a guardian is sought or has been issued.

“Incapacitated person.” An adult for whom a guardian has been appointed.

“Party.” The respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding.

“Person.” Notwithstanding 1 Pa.C.S. § 1991 (relating to definitions) and except in the term “incapacitated person” or “protected person,” any:

“Protected person.” An adult for whom a protective order has been issued.

“Protective order.” An order appointing a conservator or other order related to management of an adult's property.

“Protective proceeding.” A judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued.

“Record.” Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

“Respondent.” An adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought.

“State.” A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.