The Pennsylvania Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions is a legal document used to settle a wrongful death or survival action. This document is typically filed in the Court of Common Pleas by an executor, administrator, or other legal representative of a deceased person's estate. Wrongful death and survival actions are civil claims brought against a person or entity whose wrongful conduct caused a death or injury. The petition must include the decedent's name, date of death, a list of the claimants, and a description of the wrongful conduct that caused the death or injury. In Pennsylvania, there are two types of Petition to Settle Wrongful Death and Survival Actions: Compromise Petition and Petition for Distribution. The Compromise Petition is typically used when the parties have agreed to a settlement. It must be signed by all parties to the dispute, and all claimants must also sign a release of all claims against the decedent's estate. The Petition for Distribution is used to distribute funds from the estate when there is no agreement on a settlement. This petition must include the names and addresses of all beneficiaries of the estate, as well as the amount of money each beneficiary is entitled to receive.