As amended through July 15, 2018
(1) Testimony of a person qualified to evaluate relevant incapacities of the alleged incapacitated person is required for the hearing on incapacity (20 Pa.C.S. § 5518). (a) In contested matters, medical or psychological testimony may be provided by written interrogatory, videotape deposition, or live testimony in court, as agreed to by the parties, with adequate notice provided. No petition to the Court is required with agreement of the parties.(b) In uncontested matters, the medical or psychological testimony may be provided via verified written interrogatories. No petition to the Court is required. Forms of such written interrogatories approved by the court are available at the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans' Court or online as described in Del.Co.O.C. 14.5A(1).Amended effective 7/30/2016.