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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ESTATE 2006-00043
PA NO. 21 06-0043
ESTATE OF LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
LATE OF NORTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
LINDA F. FISHER, EXECUTRIX
DATE OF DEATH:
LETTERS GRANTED:
FIRST COMPLETE ADVERTISEMENT
OF GRANT OF LETTERS
ACCOUNTING FOR THE PERIOD
December 15,2005
January 17,2006
January 31, 2006
January 17,2006 through January 10,2007
Purpose of the Account: Linda F. Fisher, Executrix, offers this accounting to acquaint interested
parties with the transactions that have occurred during her administration.
The Account also indicates the proposed distribution of the Estate.
It is important that the Account be carefully examined. Requests for additional information,
questions or objections can be discussed with:
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
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RECEIPTS OF PRINCIPAL
CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS:
1. M&T Bank checking account $ 5,598.51
No. 712671
$30,671.45
2. M&T Bank savings account
No. 015004200903357
3. M&T Investment Management $43,810.60
No. 0215-00090083526
1. M&T Bank savings account $23,521.80
No. 0150004198314335
(owned jointly with Linda D. Fisher and Marlin R. Fisher)
Subtotal
ANNUITIES
1. Western - Southern Life Assurance Company
Annuity No. W0020569851
2. Allstate Life Insurance Company
Annuity No. GA 18439871
3. Allstate Life Insurance Company
Annuity No. GA 16147668
$66,088.82
$55,051.54
$47,141.75
$103,602.36
Subtotal
$168,282.11
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ADDITIONAL RECEIPTS
1. Healthcare Insurance Premium Refund
2. 2005 Federal Income Tax Refund
3. Erie Insurance Group Refund
$ 1,432.15
$ 475.00
$ 277.00
Subtotal
$ 2,184.15
Total Principal of Estate before Adjustments $274,068.62
GAINS AND LOSSES ON SALES AND OTHER DISPOSITIONS:
1. M&T Bank checking account $ 450.63
No. 33-51815
2. M&T Bank savings account
No. 15004200903357
$
66.75
3. Interest earned on estate account
M&T Bank savings account
No. 0150004198314335
$
59.88
4. MFS Investment Management Account
No. 00090083526
$
397.92
Subtotal
$ 975.18
Net Gain or Loss
($975.18)
Total Principal of Estate with all adjustments
$275,043.80
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DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
M&T BANK ACCOUNT NO. 9838900471
DEBTS OF DECEDENT:
Subtotal $ .00
FUNERAL EXPENSES:
1. Hoffman - Roth $ 270.30
Subtotal $270.30
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES & COSTS:
1. Family Exemption $ 3,500.00
2. Attorney's fees $ 3,000.00
3. Probate fees $ 605.00
4. Wagner Tax Service (Accountant) $ 65.00
5. Advertising - Cumberland Law J oumal $ 75.00
6. Advertising - The Sentinel $ 137.03
Subtotal $ 7,382.03
TAXES:
Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax $ 13,265.85
Subtotal $ 13,265.85
Total Disbursements of Principal
$ 20,918.18
Total Principal and Income with all Adjustments
Total Disbursements of Principal
$ 274.766.82
$ 20,918.18
Total Principal and Income Available for Distribution
$ 254,125.62
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PRIOR DISTRIBUTION ANNUITIES
1. Western - Southern Life Assurance Company
Annuity No. W0020569851
2. Allstate Life Insurance Company
$ 66,088.82
$ 55,051.51
3. Allstate Life Insurance Company
Annuity No. GA 16147668
$ 47,141.75
Subtotal
$168,282.11
Remaining funds for Distribution
$ 85,843.51
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTIONS TO BENEFICIARIES
AFTER ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION
Linda F. Fisher,
Daughter
Total Share of Distribution
$ 85,843.51
TOTAL PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION OF
PRINCIP AL AND INCOME
$ 85,843.51
Linda F. Fisher, Executrix of the Estate of Leabelle M. Hockenberry, deceased, hereby
declares under oath that she has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of her office; that the
foregoing First and Final Account and Schedule of Distribution is true and correct and fully
discloses all significant transactions occurring during the accounting period, that all known claims
against the Estate have been paid in full, that to her knowledge, there are no claims now outstanding
against the Estate; and that all taxes presently due from the Estate have been paid.
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Sworn and subscribed before me,
This _day of , 2007
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DECEDENT'S ESTATE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ESTATE OF LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, DECEASED
No. 21 06-0043
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PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION /
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO Pa. O.c. Rule 6.9
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This form may be used in all cases involving the Audit of the Account of a Decedent's Estate. If
space is insufficient, riders may be attached. Attach the spouse's election, if any; the papers
required under items 8-19 inclusive; and any instrument pertinent to the adjudication.
INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BACK OF THIS FORM.
Name of Counsel: BRADLEY L. GRIFFIE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court LD. No.: 34349
Name of Law Firm: GRIFFIE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 200 NORTH HANOVER STREET CARLISLE, P A 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-5551
Fax: (717) 243-5063
FormOC-Ol rev.10.13.06 Page 1 ofl0
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
1. Name(s)and addressees) ofPetitioner(s):
Name:
LINDA F. FISHER
Address:
80 stone Church Road_
CARLISLE, P A 17015
Identify any executors or administrators who have not joined in the Petition for
Adjudication and Statement of Proposed Distribution and state reason:
NONE
Is this the first accounting by this fiduciary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes 0 No
If not, identify prior accountings, the accounting periods covered, and the date of
adjudication of the prior accounting.
2. Decedent died on DECEMBER 15,2005
IZiI Letters Testamentary or OLetters of Administration were granted to Petitioner(s) on
JULY 17.2006
Date of Will (ifapplicable): NOVEMBER 8,1995
Date(s) of Codicil(s) (if applicable): NONE
Date of probate (if different from date Letters granted): JULY 17,2006
Was a bond required? DYes IZiI No If yes, state amount:
Are proofs of advertising of the grant of Letters attached? ......... 0 Yes 0 No
Dates of advertising of the grant of Letters: JANUARY 27, FEBRUARY 3,10,2006
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL; JULY 17, 24, 31, 2006 IN SENTINEL.
Form DC.OJ rev. ]0.13.06
Page 2 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
3. . Was decedent survived by a spouse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D Yes IZI No
If yes, name of the surviving spouse:
4. Has the surviving spouse filed to take an elective share? ............ . DYes D No
(See Section 2201 et seq. of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code)
If yes, date of election:
5. In the case of an intestacy, state the names of the decedent's surviving children or
surviving issue of deceased children (if none, so state):
N/A
6. Did decedent marry after execution of Will or Codicil(s)? . . . . . . . . . .. D Yes IZI No
Were any children born to decedent after execution of
Will or Codicil(s)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes IZI No
If yes, give names and dates of birth:
Name:
Date of Birth:
7. If required by the Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Act,
62 P .S. S 1412, was a request for a statement of claim sent to
the Department of Public Welfare? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. DYes D No
Form OC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 3 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
8. Written notice of the Audit as required by Pa. O.C. Rules 6.3,6.7 and 6.8 has been or will be
given to all parties in interest listed in item 9 below, all unpaid creditors and all claimants
listed in item 10 below. In addition, notice of any questions requiring Adjudication as
discussed in item 14 below has been or will be given to all persons affected thereby.
A. If Notice has been given, attach a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names
and addresses of the parties receiving such Notice.
B. If Notice is yet to be given, a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names and
addresses of the parties receiving such Notice shall be submitted at the Audit
together with a statement executed by a Petitioner or counsel certifying that such
notice has been given.
C. If any person entitled to Notice is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated
persons), Notice of the Audit has been or will be given to the appropriate
representative on such party's behalf as required by Pa. O.c. Rule 5.2.
D. If any charitable interest is involved, Notice of the Audit has been or will also be
given to the Attorney General as required under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5. In addition, the
Attorney General's clearance certificate (or proof of service of Notice and a copy
of such Notice) must be submitted herewith or at the Audit.
9. List all parties (charitable and non-charitable) of whom Petitioner(s) has/have notice or
knowledge, having or claiming any interest in the estate as beneficiaries under the Will or
Codicil(s) or as intestate heirs if there is a complete or partial intestacy:
A. State each party's relationship to the decedent and the nature of each party's
interest( s):
Name and Address of Each Partv in Interest
Relationshiv and Comments, if any Interest
LINDA F. FISHER
Daughter, Executrix, 100% of the Estate.
sole beneficiary and
Petitioner herein.
Form OC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 4 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
Name and Address of Each Partv in Interest
Relationshiv and Comments, if any
Interest
B. Identify each party who is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated persons).
For each such party, give date of birth, the name of each Guardian and how each
Guardian was appointed. If no Guardian has been appointed, identify the next of
kin of such party, giving the name, address and relationship of each.
NONE
C. State why a Petition for Guardian/Trustee Ad Litem has or has not been filed for
this Audit (~ee Pa. o.c. Rule 12.4).
NOT APPLICABLE
D. If distribution is to be made to the personal representative of a deceased party,
state date of death, date and place of grant of Letters and type of Letters granted.
NOT APPLICABLE
Form DC-OJ rev. JO.13.06
Page 5 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
10. Other than the claim for the family exemption, list the names of all known claimants and
the amount of their claims and state whether each claim is admitted.
Name and Address of Each Claimant Amount of Claim Claim Will Claim
Admitted? Be Paid In
Full?
NONE DYes DYes
DNo DNo
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
If the estate is insolvent, attach a schedule setting forth the order of preference under
20 Pa.C.S. 93392 and the proposed payments.
11.
Was family exemption claimed?
IZJYes
DNo
DNo
Was family exemption allowed?
IZJYes
Family exemption claimant's name and relationship:
Name: LINDA F. FISHER
Relationship: DAUGHTER
Form DC-OI rev. 10.13.06
Page 6 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
12. The amount of Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax and additional Pennsylvania Estate
Tax paid, the date(s) ofpayment(s), and the interest(s) upon which paid, are as follows:
Date
Payment Interest
MARCH 15, 2006
17,000.00 .00
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
64.45 .00
13. On the date of death, was the decedent a fiduciary
(personal representative, trustee, guardian, agent under power
of attorney) or surety on the bond ofafiduciary? ................... DYes [ZlNo
If yes, provide the name of the estate, indicate whether an account has been filed and
confirmed absolutely and all awards performed, or, in the alternative, how the
decedent's estate will be discharged for the decedent's fiduciary administration of the
estate.
14. A. Describe in detail any questions requiring adjudication and state the position of the
Petitioner(s) as to each question:
NONE; NOT APPLICABLE
B. Has notice of the question requiring adjudication been given
to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? .................. D Yes D No
NOT APPLICABLE
15. If Petitioner( s) has/have knowledge that a share has been assigned, renounced, disclaimed
or attached, provide a copy of the assignment, renunciation, disclaimer or attachment,
together with any relevant supporting documentation. NOT APPLICABLE
Form DC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 7 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
16. Had the decedent been adjudicated an incapacitated person? . . . . . . . . . . D Yes IZI No
If yes, attach a copy of the Order if available; otherwise state the Court, term, number,
date, and name of Hearing Judge.
17. A. List or attach a separate list of additional receipts and disbursements since the closing
date of the Account.
NONE.
B. Has notice of the additional receipts and disbursements been
given to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? ............. D Yes D No
NOT APPLICABLE
18. If a reserve is requested, state amount and purpose.
Amount:
Purpose: NONE
If a reserve is requested for counsel fees, has notice of the
amount of fees to be paid from the reserve been given to the
parties in interest? ........................................ DYes DNo
NOT APPLICABLE
If so, attach a copy of the notice.
19.
Is the Court being asked to direct
the filing of a Schedule of Distribution?
DYes IZlNo
As to real estate only? ........................................ DYes IZINo
Form DC-OJ rev. JO.13.06
Page 8 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
Wherefore, your Petitioner(s) ask(s) that distribution be awarded to the parties entitled
and suggest(s) that the distributive shares of income and principal (residuary shares being stated
in proportions, not amounts) are as follows:
A. Income:
Proposed Distributee(s)
Amount/Proportion
LINDA F. FISHER
100%
B. Principal:
Proposed Distributee(s)
Amount/Proportion
LINDA F. FISHER
100%
Submitted By:
(All petitioners must sign.
Add additional lines ifnecessary):
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Name of Petitioner: LINDA F. FISHER
Name of Petitioner:
Form DC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 9 of 10
Estate of LEABELLE M. HOCKENBERRY
, Deceased
Verification of Petitioner
(Verification must be by at least one petitioner.)
The undersigned hereby verifies * [that he/she
IS title
of the above-named name of corporation
and] that the facts set
forth in the foregoing Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution which are
within the personal knowledge of the Petitioner are true, and as to facts based on the information
of others, the Petitioner, after diligent inquiry, believes them to be true; and that any false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. c.s. 9 4904 (relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities).
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Linda F. Fisher
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* Corporate petitioners must complete bracketed information.
Certification of Counsel
The undersigned counsel hereby certifies that the foregoing Petition for Adjudication/
Statement of Proposed Distribution is a true and accurate reproduction of the form Petition
authorized by the Supreme Court, and that no changes to the form have been made beyond the
responses herein.
of unsel for Petitioner
ad y L. Griffie, Esquire
200 North Hanover street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
Form DC-OJ rev, 10.13,06
Page 10 of 10
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(Under Act No. 587, approved May 16,1929), P. L.1784
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYL VANIA
ss.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Lisa Marie Coyne, Esquire, Editor of the Cumberland Law Journal, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that the Cumberland Law
Journal, a legal periodical published in the Borough of Carlisle in the County and State aforesaid,
was established January 2, 1952, and designated by the local courts as the official legal
periodical for the publication of all legal notices, and has, since January 2, 1952, been regularly
issued weekly in the said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed in the regular editions and issues of the said Cumberland Law
Journal on the following dates,
VIZ:
January 27, February 3, 10,2006
Affiant further deposes that he is authorized to verify this statement by the Cumberland
Law Journal, a legal periodical of general circulation, and that he is not interested in the subject
matter of the aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that all allegations in the foregoing
statements as to time, place and character of publication are true.
Hockenberry. Leabelle M., dec'd.
Late of Carlisle.
Executrix: Linda F. Fisher, c/o
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, Grif-
fie & Associates, 200 N. Hanover
Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, (717)
243-5551, (800) 347-5552.
Attorneys: Bradley L. Griffie, Es-
quire, Griffie & Associates.
o AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
10 day of February. 2006
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland
Tammy Shoemaker, Classified Advertising Manager, of The Sentinel, of the County
and State aforesaid, being dilly sworn, deposes and says that THE SENTINEL, a
newspaper of general circillation in the Borough of Carlisle, County and State
aforesaid, was established December 13th, 1881, since which date mE SENTINEL has
been regu1arly issued in said County, and that the printed notice or publication
attached hereto is exactly the same as was printed and published in the regu1ar editions
and issues of THE SENTINEL on the following day(s)
January 17,24,31,2006
COpy OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
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Affiant further deposes that he/ she is not
interested in the subject matter of the
aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that
all allegations in the foregoing statement
as to time, place and character of
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
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Lell8rs Testamentary on tile Estate of LEABELLE M. 'u
, HOCKENBERRY. late of Carlisle. Cumberland County,
: Pennsylvania, deceased, have been granted to the .:,
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ns ,knowing themselves to be indebted t~ said ,,'
Estate will make payment immediately, and those
having claims will present them for settlement to:
Linda F. Fisher, Executrix
cia Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street '
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551 .
(800) 347-5552
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
31st day of January, 2006.
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