Affidavit to Appoint a Personal Representative

Overview

This document is an official form from the Blair County Board of Assessment Appeals in Pennsylvania. It allows a taxpayer to appoint a personal representative to attend their property assessment hearing on their behalf if they are unable to attend.

Eligibility for Representatives

The form outlines strict rules regarding who can represent a taxpayer:

• Permitted: A family member or friend attending without pay, or an attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Prohibited: Property consultants are not permitted to represent taxpayers for a fee at informal or formal appeals. Those who do appear will be barred from submitting evidence or testifying.

Legal Context

The document cites Section 2525(a) of the Judicial Code (42 Pa. C. S. § 2525(a)) and the case Westmoreland Cnty. v. RTA Grp. , Inc. to define the unauthorized practice of law. It clarifies that non-attorneys cannot procure agreements where compensation depends on the amount of recovery.

Form Requirements

To complete this affidavit, the following information must be provided:

• Property Details: Parcel ID, Control #, and full Property Address.
• Appellant Information: Name (Last, First, MI), Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
• Representative Information: Name and full address of the authorized representative, along with their phone number.

Execution

The form concludes with a statement acknowledging that the affidavit must be presented to the Board at the hearing. It requires the Signature of Appellant and the Date to be valid.