Pennsylvania § 722 - Venue of trust estates.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722 — Venue of trust estates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 722. Venue of trust estates.
When a Pennsylvania court has jurisdiction of any trust, testamentary or inter vivos, except as otherwise provided by law, the venue for all purposes shall be in the county where at the time being is the situs of the trust. The situs of the trust shall remain in the county of the court which first assumed jurisdiction of the trust, unless and until such court shall order a change of situs under the provisions of this chapter.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 722
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722 cover?
Section 722 ("Venue of trust estates.") 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 § 722?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 722" (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 § 722 apply to my situation?
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