Pennsylvania § 5551 - Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5551 — Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5551. Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent.
The General Assembly finds that there is a need for agencies to provide services, as an alternative to guardianship, to individuals whose decision-making ability is impaired, to serve as guardian when an individual is found to need a guardian and no other person is willing and qualified to serve and to provide services to courts, guardians and others.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5551
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5551 cover?
Section 5551 ("Guardianship support agencies; legislative intent.") 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 § 5551?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5551" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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