Section 5902 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 'Adult.' An individual who has attained 18 years of age. 'Conservator.' A person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed under Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons) as the guardian of the estate of an adult. 'Guardian.' A person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an adult, including a person appointed under Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons) as the guardian of the person of an adult. 'Guardianship order.' An order appointing a guardian. 'Guardianship proceeding.' A judicial proceeding in which an order for the appointment of a guardian is sought or has been issued. 'Incapacitated person.' An adult for whom a guardian has been appointed. 'Party.' The respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding. 'Person.' Notwithstanding 1 Pa.C.S.

ted. 'Party.' The respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding. 'Person.' Notwithstanding 1 Pa.C.S. § 1991 (relating to definitions) and except in the term 'incapacitated person' or 'protected person,' any: (1) individual; (2) corporation; (3) business trust; (4) estate; (5) trust; (6) partnership; (7) limited liability company; (8) association; (9) joint venture; (10) public corporation; (11) government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality; or (12) other legal or commercial entity. 'Protected person.' An adult for whom a protective order has been issued. 'Protective order.' An order appointing a conservator or other order related to management of an adult's property. 'Protective proceeding.' A judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued. 'Record.' Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. 'Respondent.' An adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought.

ngible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. 'Respondent.' An adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought. 'State.' A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.