representative. Upon dismissal or withdrawal of the charge,
or upon the return of a verdict of not guilty, the property
or benefit held in escrow shall pass as if no charge had been
filed or made. Upon conviction of the charge, the property or
benefit held in escrow shall pass in accordance with the
terms and provisions of this chapter.
(2) If a person has been charged, whether by indictment,
information or otherwise, by the United States, the
Commonwealth or any of the several states, with any of the
offenses of elder abuse defined by this chapter or offenses
as provided in Federal law and the laws of another state
substantially the same, any and all property or benefit that
would otherwise pass to that person from the decedent's
estate shall be placed and preserved in escrow by the person
duly appointed by the register as personal representative.
Upon dismissal or withdrawal of the charge, or upon the
return of a verdict of not guilty, the property or benefit
held in escrow shall pass as if no charge had been filed or
made. Upon conviction of the charge, the property or benefit
held in escrow shall pass in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this chapter.
(b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the duly
appointed personal representative shall be authorized upon
notice to all interested parties, including, but not limited to,
the accused, to petition the orphans' court division of the
court of common pleas in the county where the estate lies for
payment from the escrowed funds of child support and related
expenses and of expenses of estate administration. Disposition
of the petition shall lie in the sound discretion of the court.
(c) Notice to register of wills.--Within seven days of
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