The clerk of the orphans' court office in the county where the guardianship is located may be able to help with general questions regarding filing procedures and forms you must complete, as well as due dates for reports and court requirements. You can visit their office, call during their business hours, or visit their website any time to view online resources and helpful information.
The Clerk of Orphans' Court office cannot provide you with legal advice.
Online quick reference guides, training manuals, and training videos on how to use GTS are available through the GTS Help System. You can reach the GTS Help System by clicking the Help icon found on the GTS Dashboard.
You may also call the GTS Help Desk at 1-877-227-2672 anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak with a Help Desk representative who will address your questions about using GTS. You may also reach the Help Desk via email at GTSAOPC@PACourts.us. The GTS Help Desk is unable to provide legal assistance or take payments over the phone.
At times, the paperwork and legal procedures and requirements surrounding guardianship may be overwhelming. An attorney will be able to assist you, answer your questions, file petitions, and represent you throughout any hearings or other court proceedings.
If you need help finding a lawyer, the Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a Lawyer Referral Service to connect you with an attorney in your area. You can find more information on this program on their website https://www.pabar.org/site/For-the-Public/Find-a-Lawyer.
It you are concerned about your ability to afford an attorney, Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network will be able to connect you with local legal aid program to see if you qualify for their services. For more information, visit their website at https://palegalaid.net/.