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20 Pa.C.S. § 5701 Proof of death
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(a) Finding of death.--When a person domiciled in the Commonwealth disappears and is absent from his place of residence without being heard of after diligent inquiry, the court of the county where he last resided, aided by the report of a master if necessary, upon the petition of…
20 Pa.C.S. § 5702 Trustee for absentee
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(a) Appointment.--When a person domiciled or having property in the Commonwealth disappears and is absent from his last known place of residence for a period of one year without being heard of after diligent inquiry, the court of the county where the absentee last resided or, if …
20 Pa.C.S. § 5703 Distribution of property of absentee
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Upon the entry of a decree establishing the death of a person domiciled in the Commonwealth, based in whole or in part upon his absence from his place of residence, the real and personal property of the absentee shall be administered by his personal representative as in the case …
20 Pa.C.S. § 5704 Notice to absentee
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The court, if satisfied concerning the interest of the petitioner, shall cause to be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the absentee's last known residence and in the legal journal, if any, designated by rule of court for publication of legal notice…