Rule 5.15. Confirmation of Trustee Appointment.

 (a)  Contents of Petition. Where an initial or successor trustee is appointed pursuant to a trust instrument or by the unanimous agreement of all qualified beneficiaries (as defined in 20 Pa.C.S. §  7703) pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. §  7764, a petition for the court to confirm such appointment shall conform to the requirements provided by the Rules in Chapter III and shall set forth the following:

   (1)  the reason for filing the petition; and

   (2)  the pertinent provisions of the instrument creating the trust and providing for the appointment of the trustee.

 (b)  Exhibits. The following shall be attached to the petition:

   (1)  a copy of the trust instrument duly certified by counsel to be a true and correct copy; and

   (2)  the designated trustee’s written consent to serve.

   Note

   Rule 5.15 is substantively identical to former Rule 12.14.

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