Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons), this subchapter provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this Commonwealth to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
Exclusive basis
20 Pa.C.S. § 5912, under Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction.
20 Pa.C.S. § 5912