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Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 5501 — Meaning of incapacitated person

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.

Source notes

1992 Amendment.

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History and annotations

(Dec. 10, 1974, P.L.899, No.295, eff. imd.; Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)

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