TRUST
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
NAME OF TRUST
(TRUST UNDER WILL OF ______________________________________________
or
TRUST UNDER DEED OF _____________________________________________
DATED
)
No.
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION /
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO Pa. O.C. Rule 2.4
This form shall be used in all cases involving the Audit or Confirmation of Trust Accounts. If
space is insufficient, riders may be attached. Attach the papers required under items 2, 4,
15-19, as applicable, and any instrument pertinent to the adjudication.
INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS
AT
THE BAC
K OF T
HIS
FO
RM.
Name of Counsel: ________________________________________________________________
Supreme Court I.D. No.: ___________________________________________________________
Name of Law Firm: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
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Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________
Fax: ___________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
Form OC-02 eff. 09.01.16
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Name of Trust:
1. Name(s) and address(es) of Petitioner(s):
Petitioner: Petitioner:
Name: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
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Identify any Trustees who have not joined in the Petition for Adjudication/Statement of
Proposed Distribution and/or the Account and state reason:
2. Pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 7799.1, if property from a personal representative or a trustee of
another trust is being received by this Trust, an Account of the administration of such
estate
or trust may be annexed to the Trust Account. Is any such Account annexed to this Trust
3. Check if any of the following issues are involved in this case:
List:
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A. Appointment of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Discharge of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Transfer of Situs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Appointment of Ad Litem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. Minor, Unborn or Unascertained Beneficiary(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G. Principal Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H. Partial/Full Termination of Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I. Missing Beneficiary(ies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J. Cy Pres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K. Other Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Account? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Yes No
If so, the annexed Account and the appropriate fully completed Petition for Adjudication/Statement
of Proposed Distribution for the annexed matter should be filed as Exhibits to this Petition.
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Name of Trust:
Please note:
A detailed explanation of issues checked should be set forth at item 15 below.
4
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Testamentary Trust:
Judicial District or County where Letters were issued:
or
Inter Vivos Trust:
Date of Trust:
Date(s) of Amendment(s):
If Settlor is deceased and letters were not
issued or the personal representative
did not advertise the estate, state dates when the Trustee advertised Settlor’s death and
attach proofs of advertising:
5.
Explain why venue is proper before this Court (see 20 Pa.C.S. § 7714), and why the Trust’s
situs is located in this judicial district or county (see 20 Pa.C.S. § 7708).
6.
A. If any other Court has taken jurisdiction of any matter relating to
this Trust, explain:
B. Is this the first accounting of this Trust? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
No
Decedent's date of death: ________________________________________________
Date of Decedent's Will: ________________________________________________
Date(s) of Codicil(s): ___________________________________________________
Date of probate: _______________________________________________________
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Is this inter vivos trust a Special Needs Trust established under
42 U.S.C. § 1396p(d)(4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
No
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Name of Trust:
C. If not, identify prior accountings, the accounting periods covered, and the dates of
adjudication of the prior accountings.
7. A. State how each Trustee was appointed:
B. If a Petitioner is not a Trustee (e.g., executor or administrator of deceased trustee, agent or
guardian of an incapaciated trustee), explain:
8. State how and when the present fund was awarded to Trustee(s):
9.
to
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10.
of Account.)
11.
Period covered by this Account:
Current fair market value of the Trust principal is $______________________ (see page
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State concisely the dispositive provisions of the Trust:
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Name of Trust:
1
2
. Explain the reason for filing this Account (if filed because of the death of
a party, state
n
ame of person, relationship
to Trust and date of
death):
13. A. State the amount of Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax paid (including postponed
tax on remainder interests), the dates of p
ayment and the interests upon which such
amounts were paid:
Date Payment Interest
14.
Describe any questions requiring adjudication and state the position of Petitioner(s) as
to each question and give details of any issues identified in item 3:
15.
Written notice of the Account’s filing as required by Pa. O.C. Rule 2.5 has been or will be
given to all interested parties listed in item 16 below. If any person is being asked to
represent the interests of another interested party (whether sui juris or not), the person
asked to serve as a representative has been so notified and given an opportunity to
decline pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 7725. In addition, notice of any questions requiring
adjudication as discussed in item 14 above has been or will be given to all persons affected
thereby. If one of the beneficiaries is a trust or estate and any of the accountants is also a
fiduciary of the receiving trust or estate, provide written notice of the Account's filing to the
beneficiaries of the receiving trust or estate, as applicable, if known.
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B. If any such taxes remain unpaid or are in dispute, explain:
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Name of
Trust:
A. If Notice has been given, attach a copy of
the Notice as well as a list of the names
and addresses of the parties receiving such notice. Unless contained in the attached
Notice, attach a copy of the written notice provided to any person who is being
asked to represent another or attach such person’s consent to serve.
B. If Notice is yet to be given, a copy of the Notice as w
ell as a list of the names and
addresses of the parties receiving such Notice shall be submitted at the Audit or
filed before the date of the last day for filing objections in counties without separate
Orphans' Court Divisions together with a statement executed by Petitioner(s) or
counsel certifying that such Notice has been given. Unless contained in the Notice
or previuosly attached, a copy of the written notice provided to any perso
n who is
being asked to represent another or such person’s consent to serve shall be submitted
at the Audit or filed before the date of the last day for filing objections in counties
without separate Orphans' Court Divisions.
C. If any such interested party is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated persons),
Notice has been or will be given to the appropriate representative on such party’s
behalf as required by Pa. O.C. Rule 4.2.
D. If any charitable interest is involved, Notice has been or will also be given to
the Attorney General as required under Pa. O.C. Rule 4.4. In addition, the
Attorney General’s clearance certificate (or proof of service of Notice and a
copy of such Notice) must be submitted herewith or at the Audit or filed before
the date of the last day for filing objections in counties without separate
Orphans' Court Divisions.
16.
List all parties of whom Petitioner(s) has/have notice or knowledge, having or claiming any
interest in the Trust (if beneficiary is a trust, name the trust and trustee as the Interested Party),
whether such interest is vested or contingent, charitable or non-charitable. This list shall:
A. State each party’s relationship to the Settlor/Decedent and the nature of each party’s
interest(s);
Name
and Address of Each Interested Party
Relationship and Comments, if any
Interest
E. If the Account before the Court is a Special Needs Trust established under 42 U.S.C. §
1396p(d)(4), Notice has been or will also be given to the Pennsylvania Department of
Human Services, Special Needs Trust Depository and to the applicable department of
any other state that has provided the special needs beneficiary with medical care under a
state medical assistance program ("Department"). In addition, the Department's letter of
no objection (or proof of service of Notice and a copy of such Notice) must be submitted
herewith or at the Audit or filed before the date of the last day for filing objections in
counties without separate Orphans' Court Divisions.
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Name of Trust:
Name and Add
ress of Each Interested Party Relationship and Comments, if any
B. If any interested party (whether sui juris or not) is not receiving Notice of the
filing of the Account and the Petition for Adjudication/Statement of Proposed
Distribution because another individual is proposed to represent such
interested party pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. §§ 7721-7726, provide the
information below for each proposed representative. If there is more than one
proposed representative, attach a rider setting forth the information below for
each additional proposed representative:
(i) Name of Proposed Representative: _____________________________________
Describe Proposed Representative's Interest(s) in Trust:
Name of the interested parties or description of the class of interested parties whom
the person named above is to represent and describe such persons' interest in Trust:
(iii) Specify the subparagraph(s) under 20 Pa. C.S. § 7723 authorizing representation:
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(iv) Is there any conflict of interest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
No
If yes, explain conflict and why representation should be permitted:
(ii) Has any person who is proposed to be represented as identified
in the question above notified a Trustee in writing that he or
she objects to such representation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
No
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If yes, provide Name(s) of Person(s) objecting to being represented:
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Interest
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Name of Tr
ust:
C. Identify each party who is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated persons).
For each such party, give date of birth, the name of each Guardian and how each
Guardian was appointed. If no Guardian has been appointed, identify
the next of kin
of such party, giving the name, address and relationship of each.
D. State why a Petition for Guardian/Trustee Ad Litem has or has not been filed
(see Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5).
E.
If
distribution is
to be made to the p
ersonal representative o
f
a deceased party,
state date of death, date and place of grant of Letters and type of Letters granted
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If Proposed Representative has neither consented to act in writing nor declined
in writing to act, provide date of the letter in which Proposed Representative
was notified that he or she is to represent another person or class of interested
parties: ____________________________________
If no, has Proposed Representative declined in writing to
act in the representative capacity as requested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No
(v)
Has Proposed Representative provided writen consent? . . . . . .
Yes
No
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Name of Trust:
17. If Petitioner(s) has/have knowledge that a Trust share has been assigned, renounced,
disclaimed or attached, provide a copy of the assignment, renunciation,
disclaimer or
attachment, together with any relevant supporting documentation.
18.
If a Trustee’s principal commission is claimed:
A.
If based on a written
ag
r
eement, attach a copy thereof.
B. If a principal commission is claimed, state amount. $________________________
C. If a principal commission
is claimed, state the amounts and dates of any principal
commissions previously paid in prior accounting periods.
19. If a reserve is requested, state amount and purpose.
Amount:
If a reserve is requested for counsel fees, has notice of the
amount of fees to be paid from the reserve been given to the
No
If so, attach a copy of the notice.
20. If prescribed by local rule as permitted by Pa. O.C. Rule 2.9, is the
Court being asked to direct the filing of a Schedule of Distribution?. . . Yes
No
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Purpose:
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interested parties? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
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Name of Trust:
Wherefore, your Petitioner(s) a
sk(s) that distribution be awarded to the parties entitled
and suggest(s) that the distributive shares of income and principal (residuary shares being stated
in proportions, not amounts) are as follows:
A. Income:
Proposed Distributee(s) Amount/Proportion
B. Principal:
Proposed Distributee(s) Amount/Proportion
Submitted By:
(All petitioners must sign. Place additional
signatures on attachment
if necessary):
Corporate Fiduciary (if applicable)
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Name of Corporate Fiduciary
Name of Petitioner
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Name of Representative and Title Signature of Petitioner
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Signature of Officer/Representative Name of Petitioner
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Signature of Petitioner
pa
Name of Trust:
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(Verification must be by at least one petitioner.)
Verification for Individual Petitioner
The undersigned hereby verifies th
at the averment
of facts
set
forth
in
the
foregoing
Petition
for
Adjudication/Statement
of
Proposed
Distribution
which
are within
the
personal
knowledge
of
the
Petitioner
are
true,
and
as
to
facts
based
on
the information of others, the
Petitioner,
after diligent inquiry, believes them to be true; and that any false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities).
Certification of Counsel
The undersigned counsel hereby certifies that the foregoing Petition for Adjudication/
Statement of Proposed Distribution is a true and accurate reproduction of the form Petition
authorized by the Supreme Court, and that no changes to the form have been made beyond the
responses herein.
The undersigned hereby verifies that he/she _________ is title ____________________________
of the above-named name of corporation _________________________________________________
and that the averment of facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for Adjudication/Statement of
Proposed Distribution which are within the personal knowledge of the Petitioner are true, and
as to facts based on the information of others, the Petitioner, after diligent inquiry, believes
them to be true; and that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).
Verification for Corporate Petitioner
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Date
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Signature of Petitioner
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Date
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Signature of Representative for Corporate Petitioner
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Date
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Signature of Counsel for Petitioner