Pennsylvania § 5141 - Possession of real and personal property.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5141 — Possession of real and personal property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5141. Possession of real and personal property.
The guardian of the estate of a minor appointed by the court until it is distributed or sold shall have the right to, and shall take possession of, maintain and administer, each real and personal asset of the minor to which his appointment extends, collect the rents and income from it, and make all reasonable expenditures necessary to preserve it. He shall also have the right to maintain any action with respect to such real or personal property of the minor.
Cross References. Section 5141 is referred to in section 5521 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5141
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5141 cover?
Section 5141 ("Possession of real and personal property.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5141?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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