Pennsylvania § 5614 - Revocation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5614 — Revocation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5614. Revocation.
(a) Prepetition.--Prior to a petition being filed under section 5612 (relating to petition for approval of a designation), the designator may revoke a standby guardianship by simple destruction of the designation and notification of the revocation to the standby guardian.
(b) Postpetition.--After a petition has been filed, the designator may revoke a standby guardianship by:
(1) executing a written revocation;
(2) filing the revocation with the court; and
(3) notifying the persons named in the designation of the revocation in writing.
(c) Unwritten revocation.--Regardless of whether a petition has been filed, an unwritten revocation may be considered by the court if it can be proven by clear and convincing evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5614
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5614 cover?
Section 5614 ("Revocation.") 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 § 5614?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5614" (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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How does Pennsylvania § 5614 apply to my situation?
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