Rule 5.3A - Allowance to Surviving Spouse of Intestate. Additional Requirements(1) Contents of Petition. A petition for the allowance to the surviving spouse of an intestate shall also set forth in separate paragraphs: (a) the information required in a petition for family exemption under Rule 5.2A, as far as appropriate;(b) the death of decedent, intestate, without issue or adopted children; the names, addresses, and the relationship of those interested as next of kin; and(c) that notice has been given in accordance with Pa. O.C. Rule 3.5 to the personal representative; if no personal representative has been appointed, then to those interested as next of kin; if there are no next of kin, then to the Attorney General.(2) Exhibits. The following exhibits shall be attached to the petition:(a) if a ceremonial marriage occurred, a certified copy of the marriage certificate;(b) if there were prior marriages by either spouse, a copy of the death certificate, if dissolved by death; or a certified copy of the decree of divorce by which such marriages were dissolved;(c) a copy of the inventory and appraisement;(d) a copy of any executed consent; and(e) a verified return of notice.Amended effective 1/6/2018; amended effective 6/1/2019.