Chapter 6

GUARDIANSHIP TRACKING SYSTEM (GTS)

Overview

The Pennsylvania Guardianship Tracking System (GTS) provides an online alternative to paper forms used by guardians to submit inventory and annual reports. The GTS simplifies this yearly task by providing a user-friendly interface that calculates financial totals automatically, provides onscreen assistance in completing the reports, and ensures that all required information is recorded on the reports. All judicial districts are required to use GTS to manage guardianships and monitor a guardian's report filing requirements.

In addition to being able to file reports electronically, a guardian using GTS can review information relevant to their case(s), view previously filed reports (dating back to 2019), and file amended reports if requested by the court.

While the GTS is required to be used by all judicial districts, it is an optional tool for guardians. Your county may have a local rule requiring the filing of the inventory and annual reports via GTS. You will be notified by the court if there is a local order in place regarding electronic filing requirements.

Benefits of Using GTS

• 24/7 access – You can view your guardianship and file the Inventory or annual report(s) 24/7, 365 days a year. When you file the report electronically, it is time stamped with the date and time of the submission. This allows the court to see when you filed the report during their report review process.
• Due date reminders – GTS will automatically send courtesy reminders thirty (30) days prior to a report's due date. Additional reminders are sent at one (1) day and twenty (20) days past the due date of a report. The reminders are sent via email to guardians registered to use GTS only.
• Ability to pay filing fees – Each county can elect to charge a filing fee to file a report electronically or on paper. The amount charged varies by county. Some counties allow users