In Re Peery

OPINION OF THE COURT

FLAHERTY, Chief Justice.

This case arose from a petition for declaration of incapacity and appointment of a guardian. The trial court dismissed the petition, finding that, although appellant is mentally impaired, she is not in need of guardianship services. Superior Court reversed, holding that the trial court failed to distinguish between the two separate and discrete conclusions required by 20 P.S. § 5512.1 (the guardianship statute). Superior Court held that the trial court erred by failing to make separate findings as to the statutory issues: (1) appellant’s incapacity…