# 20 Pa.C.S. § 7709: Methods and waiver of notice - UTC 109

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7709

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 Pa.C.S. § 7709
- **Heading:** Methods and waiver of notice - UTC 109
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Section 7709

## Text

(a) Notice generally.--Notice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter

must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business and a properly directed electronic message.

(b) Unknown identity or location.--Notice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee, but the trustee shall create and maintain indefinitely a written record of the steps the trustee took to identify or locate the person.

(c) Waiver.--Notice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived in writing by the person to be notified or sent the document.

(d) Notice of judicial proceeding.--Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of court. Cross References. Section 7709 is referred to in section 7785.1 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7701 Short title of chapter - UTC 101.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7701.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7702 Scope of chapter - UTC 102.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7702.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7703 Definitions - UTC 103.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7703.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7704 Knowledge - UTC 104.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7704.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7705 Trust controls; mandatory rules - UTC 105.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7705.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7706 Common law of trusts; principles of equity - UTC 106.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7706.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7707 Governing law - UTC 107.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7707.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7708 Situs of trust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7708.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7709 Methods and waiver of notice - UTC 109.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7709.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7710 Notice; others treated as beneficiaries - UTC 110.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7710.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7710.1 Nonjudicial settlement agreements - UTC 111.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7710.1.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7710.2 Rules of construction - UTC 112.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7710.2.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7711 Role of court in administration of trust - UTC 201.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7711.md)
- [20 Pa.C.S. § 7712 Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary - UTC 202.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T20_C77_S7712.md)

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