20 Pa. C.S. § 5501

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111

Section 5501 - Meaning of incapacitated person

"Incapacitated person" means an adult whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions in any way is impaired to such a significant extent that he is partially or totally unable to manage his financial resources or to meet essential requirements for his physical health and safety.

20 Pa.C.S. § 5501

1972, June 30, P.L. 508, No. 164, § 2, eff. July 1, 1972. Amended 1974, Dec. 10, P.L. 899, No. 295, § 1, imd. effective; 1992, April 16, P.L. 108, No. 24, § 6, effective in 60 days.