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IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No.
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TO: JOHN C. MARTIN
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CITATION WITH NOTICE
A petition has been filed with this Court to have an Emergency
Guardian appointed for you. If the Court finds that you are in
need of emergency guardianship services, your rights will be
temporarily affected, including your right to manage money and
property and to make decisions. A copy of the petition which has
been filed by Kevin J. Martin is attached.
You are hereby ordered to appear at a hearing to be held in
Courtroom No. ~ of the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle,
pennsylvania, commencing at 1-:0D o'clock ~.m., on 2~ day, the
...22... day of n( I\l f- , 1996, to tell the Court why it should not
appoint an Emergency Guardian to act on your behalf.
The Court will apoint an Emergency Guardian if it finds
that you lack capacity, that you are in need of a
guardian and that the failure to appoint a guardian will
result in irreparable harm to your person and/or your
money or other property. The Emergency Guardian will be
of your person and/or your money or other property and
will have either limited or full powers to act for you.
To lack capacity means that you are not able to receive and
effectively evaluate information and communicate decisions and
that you are unable to manage your money or other property, or
to make necessary decisions about where you will live, what
medical care you will get, or how your money will be spent.
At the hearing, you have the right to appear, to be
represented by an attorney, and to request a jury trial unless
the Court finds that the exercise of these rights is not
feasible under the circumstances. If you do not have an
attorney, you have the right to request the Court to appoint
an attorney to represent you and to have the attorney's fees
paid for if you cannot afford to pay them yourself.
IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No.
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY GUARDIAN OF THE
ESTATE AND PERSON OF AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, KEVIN J. MARTIN, by and through
the undersigned counsel, and represents and avers as follows:
1. Petitioner, Kevin J. Martin, is an adult individual who
resides at 61 Valley Road, Jackson, New Jersey 08527, and he is the
son of John C. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person.
2. John C. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person, was born
on February 7, 1923, and is now 73 years of age.
3. John C. Martin is married to Virginia F. Martin, who now
resides at Camp Hill Care Center, 46 Erford Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. John C. Martin's parents are both
deceased.
4. John C. Martin resides in a private dwelling owned by
Petitioner and located at 1927 Enfield Street, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, pennsylvania. John C. Martin has resided in
Cumberland County for a period in excess of one (1) year prior to
the filing of this petition, and he intends to remain in Cumberland
County for the indefinite future.
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5. petitioner and virginia F. Martin are the only living
presumptive adult heirs of John C. Martin.
6. To the extent known by Petitioner, the estate of John C.
Martin consists of the following assets:
(A) A Mortgage Note dated April 29, 1996, in the
face amount of $93,000.00 and secured by a Mortgage of
even date on the real property located at 1927 Enfield
Street, Camp Hill, cumberland County, pennsylvania. The
Mortgage Note was made by petitioner and his spouse,
Heidi K. Martin, as obligors, in favor of John C. Martin
and Virginia F. Martin, as obligees.
(B) A checking account at PNC Bank with a current
balance of approximately $47,500.00.
(C) Miscellaneous personal property and clothing having
an approximate fair market value of $1,000.00.
7. To the extent known by petitioner, John C. Martin's income
consists of the following:
(A) A Social Security benefit in the amount of $955.00
per month.
(B) A private retirement benefit in the amount of
$485.00 per month.
8. The foregoing statements of John C. Martin's assets and
income are approximations. A formal Inventory will be filed with
the Court within three months of the date of the appointment of a
guardian, in accordance with 20 pa.C.S. 55142 and 55521(b).
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9. John C. Martin was a member of the united States Armed
Forces and is receiving benefits from the united States Veterans
Administration.
10. On March 8, 1996, John C. Martin was examined by Paul A.
Kettl, M.D. and Anne V. Dall, M.D., who are an associate professor
and resident psychiatrist, respectively, at the Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center, Department of psychiatry. A copy of the
examination report is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
11. John C. Martin suffers from Alzheimer's type dementia
with progressive deterioration. specifically, he exhibits deficits
in short _ term memory and orientation to time and place. Mr.
Martin'S dementia prevents him from fully understanding the
significance of his actions and the actions of others around him.
12. Because of his mental condition, John C. Martin'S ability
to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate
decisions in a meaningful way is impaired to such a significant
extent that he is totally unable to manage his financial resources
and to meet essential requirements for his physical health and
safety.
13. Because of his mental condition, John C. Martin lacks
sufficient capacity to make and communicate responsible decisions
concerning his financial affairs and his personal physical health
and safety.
14. petitioner is the proposed plenary guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin. petitioner is a professional truck
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dri ver and is a ci tizen of the United States. peti tioner can
speak, read and write the English language.
15. The proposed guardian has no interests adverse to the
interests of John C. Martin.
16. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is the written consent of
Virginia F. Martin to Petitioner's appointment as emergency
guardian of the estate and person of John C. Martin.
1? No other court has assumed jurisdiction in any proceeding
to determine the incapacity of John C. Martin. and no guardian has
been appointed for either his estate or person.
18. John C. Martin has signed a Durable General Power of
Attorney dated August 5, 1995, naming Petitioner as his attorney-
in- fact and nominating petitioner as the guardian of his estate and
person. A copy of the power of attorney is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C".
19. John C. Martin has not signed or implemented any trust
arrangements for the management of his resources, and consequently,
no trustee has the legal authority to manage his financial
resources.
20. Petitioner has filed a petition of even date herewith to
adjudicate John C. Martin an incapacitated person and to have
himself appointed plenary guardian of the estate and person of John
C. Martin.
21. John C. Martin's dementia causes him to be confused and
to act agressively in social settings.
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22. John C. Martin's driver's license has been suspended for
medical reasons, but he continues to operate his vehicle.
23. John C. Martin's dementia prevents him from taking
prescribed medications and from otherwise meeting the essential
requirements for his health, nutrition and safety.
24. In light of the foregoing facts, John C. Martin is in
need of a guardian and will suffer irreparable harm if an emergency
guardian of his estate and person is not now appointed.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully requests that, pursuant to
20 Pa.C.S. ~5513, this Court award a citation directed to John C.
Martin, the alleged incapacitated person, with notice thereof to be
given to such other persons as this Court may direct, to show cause
why petitioner should not be appointed emergency guardian of the
estate and person of John C. Martin.
Respectfully submitted,
GATES & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
ByJ1J01i [. ') } /if}
Mark E. Hal~
Sup. Ct. 10# 66737
1013 Mumma Road, suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 731-9600
(Attorneys for petitioner)
Dated:
G- \'2-
, 1996
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS:
I, KEVIN J. MARTIN, being duly sworn according to law, verify
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
consent to my appointment as emergency guardian of the estate and
person of my father, John C. Martin.
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Sworn to and sub~~ibed
befor me this X'~ day
o u 1996.
GECRGENE J,IACULLO
NOT Am PUBLIC OF NEW J:RSEY
Mr Comm~.1on E.p,.. Mar 2&, 1m
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03-15-1996 01:3~1
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THE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY :
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DOB. 03/08/96
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IDENT~FYING DATA
This ie A 73-year-oldl married man who lives in Camp Hill,
~aylvnniQ, alone. Hla ~ife ia currnntly in a nursing home after having
a stroke. He ia referred (,01' evaluation by hie son an4 Dr. Larry
Zismserman, '
g1IBP COMPLAINT
'I don't know _ My eon arranged this and I had no idea \lhy he did it.'
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HISTORY OF PRESKNTING PRoaJRMs
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The patient' B Bon apparently began I,oticing ehort-eorm memory
difficulties in his father iwhen tha patient underwent surgery in the summer
of 1995, The patient had" diagnosie of rectal carcinoma tor which he
underwent surgery with a colostomy for a period of time. At about the same
timo, the palient's wife'. :healch was worsening significantly and a hom8
health aide was hired to assist with her activities of daily living. The
patient'S wife has aince been hospitalized and admitted to a nursing home.
However, the lIome health a!de has continued to come to the heme in order to
help the patient with hie activities of dai1r liviog, Speci!ically, Mr.
Kartin forgets eo take his ,m8dication~, at t mea forgets if he has eaten,
as well as what he haa eaten. He targets to feed his dog and although he
dresses himself, will at timss wear tbe same clothing for aeveral days in 8
rOw if he is not cued othc~ise. The patient himself denies any difficulty
with memory, Rather, the proble~s have been noticed by his son and the
home health aids. He fre~ently calls people repeatedly, forgetting that
they had just spoken. Anothcr alarming incident occurred when the patient
attcmpted to drive to see Iiis wife. lie became confused as to IIhers he was
going and ended up driving ,in the wreng direction down Front Street in
Harrisburg. Mr. Hartin wa~ seen In August of 1995 by Dr. Lawrence
Zimmerman. At that time, Q Hini-Hental Status Bxam was per!ormad and the
patient scored 27 out of 3D, losing thrce pointD on three object recall. A
diagnosis of early ^lzhei~r'e was Made.
Hr. Martin denies sny:mood changes, and thcse are not reported by
otbers. He also denies hallucinations in any senses and has not been seen
responding to internal stiRroli. Hio appetite haa been stable and h. has
not had any sleop disturbance. He states that his energy and interest are
adequate. although he spends hia daya watching TV, reading and doing
cros~word puzzles. He dentes Bny passive or active suicidal ideation.
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PAST HISTORY
Family History ,
The paeient denies any family hlutory of dementia or other psychiatric
problema. His mother died ,in 1940 of a etroke and his fatller died in 1954
He 1. unsur. of the cause of hiD fathsr's doath, but feela it may have bee~
a stroke aa well.
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Perianal History
The patient i. originally from Long Island, NY. H. bad lived there
WltU bis late 408, when hiir job neceDsltated h18 moving to Call1p 11111. 1111
il an only child and deocri~. biD childhocd a. ha~ and hi. parenti ..
"very devot~d." His father'waD a bookbindor and hlD mother a homemaker.
He deecribe. doing "fail:" ill Ichool and baD a high lohaol educltion, After
higb IIcbool, he began worldng for the companr by wbich h. WDlI employod 1II01It
of hie life. ae I.rved io the armed forcclI 0 Morld Mal: II, although he
wae not involved in combat. HII hegan dating hiD wite whom he had knOIm
.lnce childhood IIhcrtly after hie return ft'Olll the var. They ".re married
two yeace later and bav. beon married fc%' .8 yearD. lie deacribes the
marrisge as good; witb nO major conflicts. The couple heve one son, Kevin,
who lives in New Jeraey.
Mr. Martin currently describes drinking an oecaeianal alcoholic drink,
lIocial1y, and etates thst when he was in his lsts teeDS he drank "S lot of
beer" but denieD any probleina steming fI'OGl this. He 8Illoked in the paot,
but, quit 25 yeue ago. !
Medical Ifietory .
The pal:1ont baa no tndwn drug allergies. He currently takas Micranase
2.5 mg po q cSa.y to:t' non-insulin c1epllndent l1iabetell ",eUituI. lie underwent
partial resection of his IllP.Je bowel in 1995 for rectal carcinolllll. Ka
etates that he had an appendectomy as a child, but is unaware of any otber
surgeriaa or otber medical problems.
MENTAL STATUS RXAMINATIOR
The patient wae cooperative with the evalustion althougb he repeatedly
questionad the need for thelevaluation. Ue alao repeated statements
several times throughout tha interview, not remembering that he had said
thesa things before. His affect wae bright with periods of irritation. He
denied auicidal or homicidal ideation. He demonstrated good eye contact.
His speech "as clear, coher~t and goal-directed and he described his mOOd
as 'good.- He did appear, at times, inappropriately unconcerned rsgarding
bill wife's health and Dursi~g home placement. He showed no unusual tica,
tremo:t's or mannerisms. He denied hallucinations in any aenses and .bowed
no evidence of delu.ional ideation. He showed no flight Of ideas or 1000e
associations. He denied obsessions, COlllpulsion. and phobias. The patient
acored ~4 out of 30 in the Mini-Hentsl Status axamination. He loat two
points on orientation to ti~e, one point on orientation to place, and tbree
points on thr.. object recall.
DlAON'OSTTC MRMtJLATION
This ie a 73-year-old .man who prooonts with deficits in short-term
memory over about a one-yeat period of time. Ris Mini-Mental Statu.
Bxaminat10n ecore has decr~eed tl:~ 27 to 24 in about a aix-month period,
indicating progressive deterioration. 110 appears distressed about the 101111
of his independence, and lacks insight inco his memory defioitll.
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DIAGNOSTlq IMPRBBSION
Axis I
Demen~ia - Alzh..illl8r'D type.
Axh II
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No dialgnosis.
DURABLE
GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, JOHN C. MARTIN, now of 1927 Enfield Street, Camp Hill, a
resident of Cumberland County, pennsylvania 17011, appoint my son,
KEVIN J. MARTIN, as my Attorney-in'Fact with all the rights and
duties hereinafter stated. KEVIN J. MARTIN is referred to as "my
Attorney-in-Fact" in this document.
If and in the event that my son, KEVIN J. MARTIN, predeceases
me or does not complete the duties of my true and lawful Attorney-
in'Fact, then and in such event, I hereby make, constitute and
appoint my daughter-in-law, HEIDI K. MARTIN, as my Successor
Attorney-in-Fact with all the rights and duties hereinafter stated.
I intend to create a Durable Power of Attorney pursuant to 20
C. S. Section 5604 (or the corresponding provision of any
~quent tat ,law). The effective date of this power is
~, ,1995. It is my express intent and direction
that t 's Power of Attorney and the authority and powers hereby
conferred shall not be affected by my subsequent disability,
incapacity or incompetency, or the adjudication thereof, or later
uncertainty as to whether I am dead or alive, and shall be fully
exercisable notwithstanding the same.
My Attorney-in-Fact is hereby given the fullest possible
powers to act on my behalf, with the same powers, for all purposes,
and with the same validity as I could, if personally present.
Without limiting the general powers hereby already conferred,
my Attorney-in-Fact shall have the following specific powers,
including, but not limited to:
1. To collect and receive any money and assets to which I
may be entitled; to deposit cash and checks in any of my accounts;
to endorse for deposit, transfer or collection, in my name and for
my account any checks payable to my order; to draw and sign checks
for me and in my name, inCluding any accounts opened by such
Attorney-in-Fact in my name at any bank, savings society, money
market fund or elsewhere; to receive and apply the proceeds of such
checks as my Attorney-in-Fact deems best; and to close accounts.
2. To take all lawful steps to recover, collect and receive
any amounts of money now or hereafter owing or payable to me; and
to compromise and execute releases or other sufficient discharges
for such amounts;
3. To make loans, secured or unsecured, in such amounts,
upon such terms, with or without interest and to such firms,
corporations, and persons as my Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate;
4. To institute, prosecute, defend, compromise, or otherwise
dispose of (and to appear for me in any proceedings before any
tribunal for the enforcement or for the defense of) any claim,
either alone or in conjunction with other persons, relating to me
or to any property of mine or any other persons; to obtain,
discharge and substitute counsel and to authorize appearance of
such counsel to be entered for me in any such action or proceeding;
and to compromise or arbitrate any claim in which I may be
interested and for that purpose to enter into agreement or
compromise or arbitration and perform or enforce any award entered
pursuant to such arbitration;
5. To lease, sublet, sell, release, hire professional
managers, conveyor mortgage any real property owned by me
(including my residence) or in which I have an interest now or in
the future, upon such terms and conditions and under such covenants
as my Attorney-in-Fact shall determine, including the sale of my
real estate and to sign, execute and deliver deeds and conveyances
therefor;
6. To purchase or otherwise acquire any interes t in and
possession of real property and to accept all deeds for such
property on my behalf; and to manage, repair, improve, maintain,
restore, build, or develop any real property in which I now have or
may have an interest in the future;
7. To execute, deliver and acknowledge deeds, deeds of
trust, covenants, indentures, agreements, mortgages,
hypothecations, bills of lading, bills, bonds, notes, receipts,
evidences of debts, releases and satisfactions of mortgage,
judgments, ground rents and other debts;
8. To collect, comprOlnise, endorse, borrow against,
hypothecate, release and recover any promiSSOry note receivable,
whether secured or unsecured, and any related deed of trust;
9. To buy, purchase, sell. repair, alter, manage and dispose
of personal property of every kind and nature at private or publiC
sale and to sign, execute and deliver assignments and bills of sale
therefor;
10. To enter my safe deposit boxes and to open new safe
deposit boxes; to add to and to remove any of the contents of any
such safe deposit boxes; and to close any of such boxes;
11. To borrow money for my account on whatever terms and
conditions deemed advisable, inCluding borrowing money on any
insurance pOlicies issued on my life for any purpose without any
obligation on the part of such insurance company to determine the
purpose for such loan or application of the proceeds, and to
pledge, assign and deliver the pOlicies as security;
12. To apply for and to receive any government, insurance and
retirement benefits to which I may be entitled and to exercise any
right to elect benefits or payment options; to terminate such
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benefits; to change beneficiaries or ownership of such benefits;
and to assign rights or receive cash value in return for the
surrender of any or all rights I may have in life insurance
pOlicies or benefits, annuity pOlicies, plans of benefits, mutual
fund and other dividend investment plans and retirement, profit,
sharing and employee welfare plans and benefits;
13. To take custody of any stocks, bonds and other
investments of all kinds, to give orders for the sale, surrender or
exchange of any such investments and to receive the proceeds
therefrcm; to sign and deliver assignments, stock and bond powers
and other documents required for any such sale, assignment,
surrender or exchange; to give orders for the purchase of stocks,
bonds and other investments of any kind; to give instructions as to
the registration thereof and the mailing of dividends and interest
therefrom; and to deposit coupons attached to any coupon bonds,
whether now owned by me or hereafter acquired;
14. To purchase for me United States of America Treasury
Bonds of the kind which are redeemable at par in payment of federal
estate taxes; to borrow money and obtain credit in my name from any
source for such purpose; to make, execute, endorse and deliver
promissory notes, drafts, agreements or other obligations for such
bonds and, as security therefor, to pledge, mortgage and assign any
stocks, bonds, securities, insurance values and other properties,
real or personal, in which I may have an interest; and to arrange
for the safekeeping and custody of any such Treasury Bonds;
15. To open or maintain accounts with stockbrokers (on cash
or on margin); and to buy, sell, endorse, transfer, hypothecate and
borrow against any shares of stock, bonds or other securities;
16. To vote at all meetings of shareholders (whether general,
regular or special) of any corporation whose shares I own, on any
questions which may arise at any such meeting, and to do everything
respecting such shares of stock, including the calling of meetings
of directors or stockholders or making and giving consents and
ratifications, and any other act which I could do if personally
present, intending hereby to confer upon my Attorney-in'Fact full
power and authority to do (with reference to such shares of stock)
everything which I might or could do as owner of such shares;
17. To continue the operation of any business belonging to me
or in which I have a substantial interest, in such manner as my
Attorney-in-Fact may deem advisable or to sell, liquidate or
incorporate any business (or interest therein) on such terms as my
Attorney-in-Fact may deem advisable and in my best interests;
18. To procure, change, carry or cancel insurance of such
kind and in such amounts as my Attorney'in-Fact deems advisable to
protect from risks affecting property or persons due to liability,
damage or a claim of any sort; to claim any benefits or proceeds on
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my behalf; and to purchase medical insurance for any dependent of
mine;
19. To join with my spouse or my spouse's estate in filing
income or gift tax returns for any years for which I have not filed
such returns and to consent to any gifts made by my spouse as being
made one-half by me for gift tax purposes, even though such action
subjects my assets to additional liabilities;
20. To prepare, sign and file federal, state and local
income, gift or other tax and information returns of all kinds,
claims for refunds, requests or extensions of time, petitions to
the united States Tax Court or other courts regarding tax matters
and any and all other tax related documents, including, without
limitation, receipts, offers, waivers, consents (including, but not
limited to, consents and agreements under Internal Revenue code
(hereinafter IRC) section 2032A, or its successor), powers of
attorney, and closing agreements; to exercise any elections I may
have under federal, state and local tax laws; and generallY to act
on my behalf in all tax matters of all kinds and for all periods
before all persons representing the internal Revenue service and
any other taxing authority, including receipt of confidential
information and the posting of bonds.
21. To make gifts, unlimited in amount, as set forth below,
either outright or in trust or, in the case of minors, in
accordance with the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act and, for gifts made
in trust, to execute a deed of trust for such purpose designating
one or more persons, including my Attorney,in-Fact, as original or
successor trus tees. This power includes the right to make
,additions to an existing trust and does not require my Attorney-in-
Fact to treat the donees equally or proportionatelY and may
entirely exclude one or more permissible donees. The pattern
followed on the occasion of any such gift (or gifts) need not be
followed on the occasion of any other gift (or gifts). The power
to make gifts shall be limited to my brothers and sisters (whether
by the whole or half blood), spouse, parents, grandparents and
lineal descendants and any organization described in IRC section
501(C) (3). My Attorney-in-Fact and the donee of the gift shall be
responsible as equity and justice may require to the extent that a
gift made by my Attorney-in-Fact is inconsistent with the prudent
planning of my estate or financial management of my property, or
with my known or probable intent with respect to the disposition of
my estate. The ability of my Attorney-in-Fact to make gifts of my
property shall be limited by and shall only be made in conformity
with my pre-nuptial agreement, if any such agreement exists.
22. To execute a deed of trust, designating one or more
persons (including my Attorney-in,Fact) as original or successor
trustee(s) and to transfer to the trust any or all property owned
by me as my Attorney-in-Fact may decide. The income and principal
of the trust may, but need not, be distributable to me or to the
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guardian of my estate, or be applied for my benefit, and upon my
death, any remaining principal or unexpended income of the trust
may, but need not, be distributed to my estate. Furthermore, this
trust or deed of trust may be amendable or revocable at any time by
me or my Attorney'in-Fact, or the trust or deed of trust may be
irrevocable by me or my Attorney'in-fact;
23. To add at any time, any or all of the property owned by
me to any trust in existence for my benefit when this power was
created. The income and principal of the trust may, but need not,
be distributable to me or to the guardian of my estate or be
applied for my benefit during my lifetime and upon my death any
remaining principal and unexpended income of the trust may, but
need not, be distributed to my estate;
24. To withdraw and receive the income or corpus of any trust
over which I may have a right of withdrawal, and to request and
receive the income or corpus of any trust with respect to which the
trustee thereof has the discretionary power to make distributions
to me or on my behalf, and to execute a receipt and release or a
similar document for the property so received;
25. To
interests in
survivorship
entireties;
conveyor release any contingent or expectant
property, marital property rights, and any rights of
incident to a joint tenancy or a tenancy by the
26. To elect to take against the will and conveyances of my
spouse after death; to disclaim any interest in property which I am
required to disclaim as a result of such election; to retain any
property which I have the right to elect to retain; to file
petitions pertaining to the election, inCluding petitions to extend
the time for electing, and peti tions for orders, decrees, and
judgments; and to take all other necessary actions to effectuate
the election;
27. To accept and acquire or release and disclaim on my
behalf any interest in property acquired by intestate, testate or
inter vivos transfer, including the release or disclaimer, or
acquisition of any interest in property through the exercise or
surrender of any right to revoke a revocable trust;
28. To continue any fiduciary positions to which I have been
or may be appointed including (but not limited to) personal
representative, trustee, guardian, Attorney-in'Fact, and officer or
director of a corporation or political or governmental bOdy; and to
resign such positions in which capacity I am presently serving or
to which I may be appointed;
29. TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO GIVE CONSENT FOR, AND AUTHORIZE,
SUCH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT (INCLUDING LIFE-
SUSTAINING TREATMENT), TO BE PERFORMED ON ME AND TO AUTHORIZE,
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ARRANGE FOR, CONSENT TO, WAIVE AND TERMINATE ANY AND ALL MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT (INCLUDING LIFE-SUSTAINING
TREATMENT) ON MY BEHALF, INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS OR
TO WITHHOLD SUCH CONSENT; PROVIDED THAT ANY LIVING WILL WHICH I MAY
HAVE THEN IN EFFECT SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THIS PROVISION;
30. To arrange for my entrance into and care at any hospital,
nursing home, health center, convalescent home, retirement home, or
similar personal care, sheltered care, intennediate care, or
skilled nursing facility; and to pay all costs for my care as my
Attorney-in-Fact, based on medical advice, detennines in good faith
to be necessary and for my well'being;
31. To employ lawyers, investment counsel, accountants,
physicians, dentists and other persons to render services to me or
my estate and to pay the usual and reasonable fees and compensation
of such persons for their services; and
32. To the extent not otherwise effectively provided in the
introductory paragraph of this Power of Attorney, to appoint and
substitute under himself and themselves, one or more substitute or
successor attorneys'in-fact for any or all the purposes herein
described, pursuant to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 20,
Section 5602 (b) (3) or the corresponding provision of any subsequent
state law.
Accordingly,
A. Except as my Attorney-in-Fact may waive any fees, my
Attorney-in-Fact shall be entitled to receive for services actually
perfonned hereunder his nonnal and custcmary charge for perfonning
similar services during the time the services are perfonned. ,
B. This Power of Attorney may be accepted and relied upon by
anyone to whom it is presented until such person either receives
written notice of revocation by me or has actual knowledge of my
death or the revocation of this Power of Attorney.
C. All actions of my Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to this Power
of Attorney during my absence or any period of my disability or
incapacity shall have the same effect and inure to the benefit of
and shall bind me, my heirs, distributees, legal representatives,
successors and assigns, as if I were present, and competent and not
disabled, and for the purpose of inducing anyone to act in
accordance with the powers I have granted herein, I hereby
represent, warrant and agree that, if this Power of Attorney is
tenninated or amended for any reason, I and my heirs, distributees,
legal representatives, successors and assigns will hold such party
hannless for any loss suffered or liability incurred by such party
while acting in accordance with this power of Attorney prior to
that party's receipt of written notice of any such tennination or
amendment.
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D. I revoke all prior General or Durable powers of Attorney
that I may have executed and I retain the right to revoke or amend
this power of Attorney and to substitute other attorneys-in-fact in
place of the Attorney-in-Fact appointed herein. Amendments to this
Power of Attorney shall be made in writing by me personallY (not by
my Attorney-in-Fact) and they shall be attached to the original of
this power of Attorney.
E. pursuant to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 20,
section 5604 (c) (2) or the corresponding provision of any subsequent
state law, if incapacity proceedings for my estate or my person are
hereafter commenced, I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the
above-described Attorney-in-Fact as the guardian of my estate and
my person. If and in the event that my Attorney-in-Fact
predeceases me, or does not complete the duties of my true and
lawful Attorney-in-Fact, then and in such event, I hereby nominate,
constitute and appoint the above-described Successor Attorney(s)-
in-Fact as the guardian of my estate and my person.
F. I understand that this power of Attorney is an important
legal document. Before executing this document, my attorney-at-law
explained to me the following:
(1) This document provides my Attorney-in-Fact with
broad powers to dispose of, sell, convey and encumber my
real and personal property;
(2) The powers granted in this power of Attorney
will become effective upon the execution of this document
and will exist for an indefinite period of time unless I
limit their duration by the terms of this Power or revoke
this power. These powers will continue to exist
notwithstanding my subsequent disability or incapacity;
and
(3) I have the right to revoke or terminate this
power at any time.
G. Questions pertaining to the validity, construction and
powers created under this power of Attorney shall be determined in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of pennsylvania.
Where herein used, the plural shall include the singular, and the
singular shall include the plural.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bou_n~herebY,
I have signed this Durable power of Attorney, this ~ day of
~"f' P-, , 1995.
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IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No. ...1l=9lr L.[J 1..
TO: JOHN C. MARTIN
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CITATION WITH NOTICE
A petition has been filed with this Court to have you declared
an Incapacitated Person. If the Court finds you to be an
Incapacitated Person, your rights will be affected, including your
right to manage money and property and to make decisions. A copy
of the petition which has been filed by Kevin J. Martin is
attached.
You are hereby ordered to appear at a hearing to be held in
Courtroom No. ~of the Cumberland County Courthouse ~~,,~c~arlisle,
Pennsylvania, commencing at 11-:.QQ 0' clock A.m., on ~ay, the
l(H\ day of A Ill, "Sf ' 1996, to tell the Court why it should not
find you to be an Incapacitated person and appoint a Guardian to
act on your behalf.
To be an Incapacitated person means that you are not able to
receive and effectively evaluate information and communicate
decisions and that you are unable to manage your money and/or
other property, or to make necessary decis ions about where you
will live, what medical care you will get, or how your money
will be spent.
At the hearing, you have the right to appear, to be
represented by an attorney, and to request a jury trial. If
you do not have an attorney, you have the right to request the
Court to appoint an attorney to represent you and to have the
attorney's fees paid for if you cannot afford to pay them
yourself. You also have the right to request that the Court
order that an independent evaluation be conducted as to your
alleged incapacity.
If the Court decides that you are an Incapacitated Person, the
Court may appoint a Guardian for you, based on the nature of
any condition or disability and your capacity to make and
communicate decisions. The Guardian will be of your person
IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
: No.
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PRELIMINARY DECREE
AND NOW, this
I <, It, day of
1996, upon
J.ulc...
consideration of the attached Petition, it is ordered that a
Citation is awarded and directed to John C. Martin, to show cause
why he should not be adjudged an incapacitated person and have a
guardian of his person and of his estate appointed, the hearing
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thereon to be held in Court Room No. ~ of the Cumberland County
Courthouse in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, ccmmencing at ~ o'clock
~.m. on hod:> 1 ,the 'i t-l. day of ~ "J~ ~t- ,1996.
At least twenty (20) days notice of the hearing shall be given
to John C. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person, by personal
service of a copy of the Petition and Citation and by service of
notice upon the presumptive heirs who are sui juris, personally or
by registered mail.
By the Court,
,
, J.
IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No.
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INCAPACITATED PERSON
AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF PLENARY GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
AND PERSON OF THE ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, KEVIN J. MARTIN. by and through
the undersigned counsel, and represents and avers as follows:
1. Petitioner, Kevin J. Martin. is an adult individual who
resides at 61 Valley Road. Jackson, New Jersey 08527, and he is the
son of John C. Martin. the alleged incapacitated person.
2. John C. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person, was born
on February 7, 1923, and is now 73 years of age.
3. John C. Martin is married to Virginia F. Martin, who now
resides at Camp Hill Care Center. 46 Erford Road, Camp Hill.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. John C. Martin'S parents are both
deceased.
4. John C. Martin resides in a private dwelling owned by
Petitioner and located at 1927 Enfield Street, Camp Hill.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. John C. Martin has resided in
Cumberland County for a periOd in excess of one (1) year prior to
the filing of this petition, and he intends to remain in Cumberland
County for the indefinite future.
5. Petitioner and Virginia F. Martin are the only living
presumptive adult heirs of John C. Martin.
6. To the extent known by petitioner, the estate of John C.
Martin consists of the fOllowing assets:
(A) A Mortgage Note dated April 29, 1996, in the
face amount of $93,000.00 and secured by a Mortgage of
even date on the real property located at 1927 Enfield
Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The
Mortgage Note was made by petitioner and his spouse,
Heidi K. Martin, as obligors, in favor of John C. Martin
and Virginia F. Martin, as obligees.
(B) A checking account at PNC Bank with a current
balance of approximately $47,500.00.
(C) Miscellaneous personal property and clothing having
an approximate fair market value of $1,000.00.
7. To the extent known by Petitioner, John C. Martin's income
consists of the fOllowing:
(A) A Social Security benefit in the amount of $955.00
per month.
(B) A private retirement benefit in the amount of
$485.00 per month.
8. The foregoing statements of John C. Martin's assets and
income are approximations. A formal Inventory will be filed with
the Court within three months of the date of the appointment of a
guardian, in accordance with 20 Pa.C.S. ~5142 and ~5521(b).
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9. John C. Martin was a member of the United States Armed
Forces and is receiving benefits from the United States Veterans
Administration.
10. On March 8, 1996, John C. Martin was examined by Paul A.
KettI, M.D. and Anne V. Dall, M,D., who are an associate professor
and resident psychiatrist, respectively, at the Milton S. Hershey
Medical Center, Department of psychiatry. A copy of the
examination report is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
11. John C. Martin suffers from Alzheimer'S type dementia
with progressive deterioration. specifically, he exhibits deficits
in short - term memory and orienta tion to time and place. Mr.
Martin's dementia prevents him from fully understanding the
significance of his actions and the actions of others around him.
12. Because of his mental condition, John C. Martin I s ability
to receive and evaluate information effectively and conununicate
decisions in a meaningful way is impaired to such a significant
extent that he is totally unable to manage his financial resources
and to meet essential requirements for his physical health and
safety.
13. Because of his mental condition, John C. Martin lacks
sufficient capacity to make and conununicate responsible decisions
concerning his financial affairs and his personal physical health
and safety.
14. petitioner is the proposed plenary guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin. petitioner is a professional truck
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dri ver and is a ci tizen of the Uni ted States. petitioner can
speak, read and write the English language.
15. The proposed guardian has no interests adverse to the
interests of John C. Martin.
16. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is the written consent of
virginia F. Martin to petitioner's appointment as plenary guardian
of the estate and person of John C. Martin.
17. No other court has assumed jurisdiction in any proceeding
to determine the incapacity of John C. Martin, and no guardian has
been appointed for either his estate or person.
18. John C. Martin has signed a Durable General Power of
Attorney dated August 5, 1995, naming Petitioner as his attorney-
in-fact and nominating Petitioner as the guardian of his estate and
person. A copy of the power of attorney is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C".
19. John C. Martin has not signed or implemented any trust
arrangements for the management of his resources, and consequently,
no trustee has the legal authority to manage his financial
resources.
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WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully requests that this Court
award a citation directed to John C. Martin, the alleged
incapacitated person, with notice thereof to be given to such other
persons as this Court may direct, to show cause why he should not
be adjudged an incapacitated person and why Petitioner should not
be appointed plenary guardian of his estate and person.
Respectfully submitted,
GATES & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY:
E. Halbruner
Ct. roll 66737
1013 Mumma Road, suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 731-9600
(Attorneys for petitioner)
Dated:
6-IJ
, 1996
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03~15-1996 01'35PM
908 9CS 9899 P. 03
THE MILTON S. HERSHE:Y MEDICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY I
pAYC!1OGIIRI",rIlIC BVAL,",TI01't :.. JORM MARTIN
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DOIIl 03/08/96
DOB. 02/07/23
IDENTIFYING DATA
This ie a 13-year-oldl married man who lives in camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, alone. Hia ~ife is currant.ly In a nursing home aeter having
a stroke. Ha is referred tpr evaluation by hid Gon am\ Dr. Larry
Zimmerman.
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"I don't Imow _ My son arranged thid and I had no idea why he did it.'
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HI&~R'" OF' pRESIlNTING PROm!EMS
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The patient's son apparently began I,oticing llhort-tOJ:lll memory
difficulti.~ in his rather!when tha patient undarvent eurgery in the summer
of 1995. Thg patient had a diagnosis of rectal carcinoma tor Which he
undervent surgery with a colostomy for a period of time. At about tha same
time, the patient'S wife'. :healeh was worsening significantly and a homa
health aide was bired to assist with her activities of daily living. The
patient'S wife has since been hospitalized and admitted to a nursing home.
However, the home health aj;de bas continued to come to the heme in order to
help the patient with hie activ1tie~ of dai1r living. specitically, Mr.
HArt!n forgete to cake his ;l11odication", at t meB forogetB if be has eaten,
ae well as what he haa eaten. He forgets to feed hia dog and although he
dresses himself, will at timas wear the same clothing for several days in a
row if he is not cued othc~ise. The patient himself denies any difficulty
with memory. Rllcher, the problC1l\S have been noticed by hie son and the
home health aide. He freqqently calls people repeatedly, forgeccing that
they had jusC spoken. Another alarming incident occurred when tbe patient
attempted to drive to ace his wife. He became confused as to where he was
going and ended up driving!in the wrong direction down Pront lltrest in
Harrisburg. Mr. Martin was seen 1n Augu~t of 1995 by Dr. Lawrence
Zimmerman. At chat time, a Mini-Mentel Status Bxam was performad and the
patient scored 2' out of 30, losing three points on three object recall. A
diagnosis of early A1Eheimer'. .as ~d9.
Mr. Martin denies any: mood changes, and these are not reported by
others. Hg alGO denies hallucinations in any senses and has not been seen
responding co internal sti~li. His appetite hGs been stable and he has
not bad any sleep diaturbance. He statss tbat his energy and interest are
adequate, although he spend. his daya watching TV, reading and doing
Cr035WOrd puzzles. He denies nny passive o~ active suicidal ideation.
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PAST HISTORY
Family Hietory
The paeient deni8Q any family hiotory of dementia or other psychiaeric
problems. His Mothar diedi1n 1940 of a stroke and his father died in 1954.
He 1s unsure oE the cause of hin father'S death, but feels it may have been
a stroke ae well.
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Parsonal History .
The patient is originally from Long I "lan<l , N'l. lie had lived. thore
WltU bis late 408, wen hiG jOb nocellsitatod hi. moving to Calli' lIill. lie
is an only cbild and descripes his childhood a. ha~ and bis parents ..
"vory devoted.- His tather1wad a bookbinder and h1s mother a hoMemaker.
He de.cribes doing 'fair" ill school end has . high sohool education. After
high school, he began working tor the companr by which he was employod lIlOdt
of his life. Se eerved in tbe armed force" D Korld war II, although he
was not involved in combat. He began dating bis wife whom ha bad Imown
since cbildhood shortly after hi.. return frolll the war. They were married
two ye..r" later and have beon married for 48 yearll. lie describes the
marriage as good; with no major conflicts. The couple have one son, Xevin,
who live" in New Jerse.y. . .
Mr. Martin currently describes drinking an occa.ional alcoholio drink.
socially, and states that when he was in hi" late teen. he drank -a lot of
beer" but: denieD any probleino stenrning frDGl this. He naked in tho paDt,
but quit 25 years ago. !
Medical History .
The patient has no kndwn drug allergies. ne currently takos Micronasft
2.5 mg po q day for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. He underwent
partial resection of his lal':ge bowel in 1995 for rectsl carcinotNl. He
states that he had an appendectomy ae a cbild, but i" unaware of any other
surgeries or other medical problellllS.
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llENTl\L S'l'A'nIS RXlIMINATI08
Tho padent was cooperative with the evaluation althoUgl:J he repoatecUy
questioned the need for thelevaluation. "e aleo repeated statements
several tiJ1les throughout the interview, not rem&llberlug tbat he had said
these thinge before. "iD affect was bright with periods of irritation. "e
denied ouicidal or homicidal ideation. He demonstrated good eye contact.
His epeech was clear, coher~t and goal-directed end he described hi. mood
45 'good.- He did appoar, kt time~, inappropriately unconcerned regarding
bis wife's health and nursi~g home placemont. He showed no unusual tics,
tremors Dr mannerisms. He denied hallucinatione in any senses and ebowed
no evidence of delusi0D81 iaeation. "e showed no flight of ideas Dr loose
associations. He denied obsessions, compulsions and phobias. The patient
scored 24 out of 30 in the Mini-Kental Statue sxamination. He loet two
points on orientation to tiMe, one point on orientation to plsce, and three
points on three object recall.
DIAGNOSTIC F'ORMtJLATION
This is a 73-year-old ;m&n who presents with deficits in short-term
memory over about a one-yeat period oC time. Ilis Mini-Mentel Status
Bxamination "core has decr~sed fro~ 27 to 24 in about a six-month period,
indicating progressive deterioration. Uo appears distreesed about the lose
of his independence, and lacks insight into his memory defioits.
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DIAGNOSTIq IMPRBSSION
Axis I
Demcn~ia - Alzheimer'. type.
Axis II
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No diagnosie.
DURABLE
GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, JOHN C. MARTIN, now of 1927 Enfield Street, Camp Hill, a
resident of Cumberland County, pennsylvania 17011, appoint my son,
KEVIN J. MARTIN, as my Attorney-in-Fact with all the rights and
duties hereinafter stated. KEVIN J. MARTIN is referred to as "my
Attorney-in'Fact" in this document.
If and in the event that my son, KEVIN J. MARTIN, predeceases
me or does not complete the duties of my true and lawful Attorney-
in-Fact, then and in such event, I hereby make, constitute and
appoint my daughter-in-law, HEIDI K. MARTIN, as my Successor
Attorney-in'Fact with all the rights and duties hereinafter stated.
I intend to create a Durable Power of Attorney pursuant to 20
Pa. C. S. Section 5604 (or the corresponding provision of any
sub quent tat law) . The effective date of this Power is
\1 ,1995. It is my express intent and direction
that t 's Power of Attorney and the authority and powers hereby
conferred shall not be affected by my subsequent disability,
incapacity or incompetency, or the adjudication thereof, or later
uncertainty as to whether I am dead or alive, and shall be fully
exercisable notwithstanding the same.
My Attorney-in-Fact is hereby given the fullest possible
powers to act on my behalf, with the same powers, for all purposes,
and with the same validity as I could, if personally present.
Without limiting the general powers hereby already conferred,
my Attorney-in-Fact shall have the following specific powers,
including, but not limited to:
1. To collect and receive any money and assets to which I
may be entitled; to deposit cash and checks in any of my accounts;
to endorse for deposit, transfer or collection, in my name and for
my account any checks payable to my order; to draw and sign checks
for me and in my name, inCluding any accounts opened by such
Attorney-in-Fact in my name at any bank, savings society, money
market fund or elsewhere; to receive and apply the proceeds of such
checks as my Attorney-in-Fact deems best; and to close accounts.
2. To take all lawful steps to recover, collect and receive
any amounts of money now or hereafter owing or payable to me; and
to compromise and execute releases or other sufficient discharges
for such amounts;
3. To make loans, secured or unsecured, in such amounts,
upon such terms, with or without interest and to such firms,
corporations, and persons as my Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate;
4. To institute, prosecute, defend, compromise, or otherwise
dispose of (and to appear for me in any proceedings before any
tribunal for the enforcement or for the defense of) any claim,
either alone or in conjunction with other persons, relating to me
or to any property of mine or any other persons; to obtain,
discharge and substitute counsel and to authorize appearance of
such counsel to be entered for me in any such action or proceeding;
and to compromise or arbi trate any claim in which I may be
interested and for that purpose to enter into agreement or
compromise or arbitration and perform or enforce any award entered
pursuant to such arbitration;
5. To lease, sublet, sell. release, hire professional
managers. conveyor mortgage any real property owned by me
(including my residence) or in which I have an interest now or in
the future. upon such terms and conditions and under such covenants
as my Attorney'in'Fact shall determine, including the sale of my
real estate and to sign, execute and deliver deeds and conveyances
therefor;
6. To purchase or otherwise acquire any interest in and
possession of real property and to accept all deeds for such
property on my behalf; and to manage, repair. improve, maintain,
restore, build, or develop any real property in which I now have or
may have an interest in the future;
7. To execute, deliver and acknowledge deeds. deeds of
trust, covenants, indentures, agreements, mortgages,
hypothecations, bills of lading, bills, bonds, notes. receipts.
evidences of debts, releases and satisfactions of mortgage,
judgments, ground rents and other debts;
8. To collect, compromise. endorse. borrow against.
hypothecate, release and recover any promissory note receivable.
whether secured or unsecured, and any related deed of trust;
9. To buy, purchase. sell, repair, alter, manage and dispose
of personal property of every kind and nature at private or public
sale and to sign, execute and deliver assignments and bills of sale
therefor;
10. To enter my safe deposit boxes and to open new safe
deposit boxes; to add to and to remove any of the contents of any
such safe deposit boxes; and to close any of such boxes;
11. To borrow money for my account on whatever terms and
conditions deemed advisable. including borrowing money on any
insurance POlicies issued on my life for any purpose without any
obligation on the part of such insurance company to determine the
purpose for such loan or application of the proceeds, and to
pledge, assign and deliver the POlicies as security;
12. To apply for and to receive any government, insurance and
retirement benefits to which I may be entitled and to exercise any
right to elect benefits or payment options; to terminate such
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benefits; to change beneficiaries or ownership of such benefits;
and to assign rights or receive cash value in return for the
surrender of any or all rights I may have in life insurance
policies or benefits, annuity policies, plans of benefitB, mutual
fund and other dividend investment plans and retirement, profit.
sharing and employee welfare plans and benefits;
13. To take custodY of any stocks, bonds and other
investments of all kinds, to give orders for the sale, surrender or
exchange of any such investments and to receive the proceeds
therefrom; to sign and deliver assignments, stock and bond powers
and other documents required for any such sale, assignment,
surrender or exchange; to give orders for the purchase of stocks,
bonds and other investments of any kind; to give instructions as to
the registration thereof and the mailing of dividends and interest
therefrom; and to deposit coupons attached to any coupon bonds,
whether now owned by me or hereafter acquired;
14. To purchase for me united States of America TreaSUry
Bonds of the kind which are redeemable at par in payment of federal
estate taxes; to borrow money and obtain credit in my name from any
source for such purpose; to make, execute, endorse and deliver
promiSSOry notes, drafts, agreements or other obligations for such
bonds and, as security therefor, to pledge, mortgage and assign any
stocks, bonds, securities, insurance values and other properties,
real or personal, in which I may have an interest; and to arrange
for the safekeeping and custodY of any such TreaSUry Bonds;
15. To open or maintain accounts with stockbrokers (on cash
or on margin); and to buy, sell, endorse, transfer, hypothecate and
borrow against any shares of stock, bonds or other securities;
16. To vote at all meetings of shareholders (whether general,
regular or special) of any corporation whose shares I own, on any
questions which may arise at any such meeting, and to do everything
respecting such shares of stock, inCluding the calling of meetings
of directors or stockholders or making and giving consents and
ratifications, and any other act which I could do if personallY
present, intending hereby to confer upon my Attorney-in-Fact full
power and authority to do (with reference to such shares of stock)
everything which I might or could do as owner of such shares;
17. To continue the operation of any business belonging to me
or in which I have a substantial interest, in such manner as my
Attorney-in-Fact may deem advisable or to sell, liquidate or
incorporate any business (or interest therein) on such terms as my
Attorney-in-Fact may deem advisable and in my best interests;
18. To procure, change, carry or cancel insurance of such
kind and in such amounts as my Attorney-in-Fact deems advisable to
protect from risks affecting property or persons due to liability,
damage or a claim of any sort; to claim any benefits or proceeds on
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my behalf; and to purchase medical insurance for any dependent of
mine;
19. To join with my spouse or my spouse's estate in filing
income or gift tax returns for any years for which I have not filed
such returns and to consent to any gifts made by my spouse as being
made one-half by me for gift tax purposes, even though such action
subjects my assets to additional liabilities;
20. To prepare, sign and file federal, state and local
income, gift or other tax and information returns of all kinds,
claims for refunds, requests or extensions of time, petitions to
the United States Tax Court or other courts regarding tax matters
and any and all other tax related documents, including, without
limitation, receipts, offers, waivers, consents (including, but not
limited to, consents and agreements under Internal Revenue Code
(hereinafter IRC) Section 2032A, or its successor), powers of
attorney, and closing agreements; to exercise any elections I may
have under federal, state and local tax laws; and generally to act
on my behalf in all tax matters of all kinds and for all periods
before all persons representing the internal Revenue Service and
any other taxing authority, including receipt of confidential
information and the posting of bonds.
21. To make gifts, unlimited in amount, as set forth below,
either outright or in trust or, in the case of minors, in
accordance with the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act and, for gifts made
in trust, to execute a deed of trust for such purpose designating
one or more persons, including my Attorney-in-Fact, as original or
successor trustees. This power includes the right to make
additions to an existing trust and does not require my Attorney-in-
Fact to treat the donees equally or proportionately and may
entirely exclude one or more permissible donees. The pattern
followed on the occasion of any such gift (or gifts) need not be
followed on the occasion of any other gift (or gifts). The power
to make gifts shall be limited to my brothers and sisters (whether
by the whole or half blood), spouse, parents, grandparents and
lineal descendants and any organization described in IRC Section
SOl(c) (3). My Attorney-in-Fact and the donee of the gift shall be
responsible as equity and justice may require to the extent that a
gift made by my Attorney-in-Fact is inconsistent with the prudent
planning of my estate or financial management of my property, or
with my known or probable intent with respect to the disposition of
my estate. The ability of my Attorney-in-Fact to make gifts of my
property shall be limited by and shall only be made in conformity
with my pre-nuptial agreement, if any such agreement exists.
22. To execute a deed of trust, designating one or more
persons (including my Attorney-in-Fact) as original or successor
trustee(s) and to transfer to the trust any or all property owned
by me as my Attorney-in-Fact may decide. The income and principal
of the trust may, but need not, be distributable to me or to the
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guardian of my estate, or be applied for my benefit, and upon my
death, any remaining principal or unexpended income of the trust
may, but need not, be distributed to my estate. Furthermore, this
trust or deed of trust may be amendable or revocable at any time by
me or my Attorney-in-Fact, or the trust or deed of trust may be
irrevocable by me or my Attorney-in-fact;
23. To add at any time, any or all of the property owned by
me to any trust in existence for my benefit when this power was
created. The income and principal of the trust may, but need not,
be distributable to me or to the guardian of my estate or be
applied for my benefit during my lifetime and upon my death any
remaining principal and unexpended income of the trust may, but
need not, be distributed to my estate;
24. To withdraw and receive the income or corpus of any trust
over which I may have a right of withdrawal, and to request and
receive the income or corpus of any trust with respect to which the
trustee thereof has the discretionary power to make distributions
to me or on my behalf, and to execute a receipt and release or a
similar document for the property so received;
25. To
interests in
survivorship
entireties;
conveyor release any contingent or expectant
property, marital property rights, and any rights of
incident to a joint tenancy or a tenancy by the
26. To elect to take against the will and conveyances of my
spouse after death; to disclaim any interest in property which I am
required to disclaim as a result of such election; to retain any
property which I have the right to elect to retain; to file
petitions pertaining to the election, including petitions to extend
the time for electing, and petitions for orders, decrees, and
jUdgments; and to take all other necessary actions to effectuate
the election;
27. To accept and acquire or release and disclaim on my
behalf any interest in property acquired by intestate, testate or
inter vivos transfer, including the release or disclaimer, or
acquisition of any interest in property through the exercise or
surrender of any right to revoke a revocable trust;
28. To continue any fiduciary positions to which I have been
or may be appointed including (but not limited to) personal
representative, trustee, guardian, Attorney-in-Fact, and officer or
director of a corporation or political or governmental body; and to
resign such positions in which capacity I am presently serving or
to which I may be appointed;
29. TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO GIVE CONSENT FOR, AND AUTHORIZE,
SUCH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT (INCLUDING LIFE-
SUSTAINING TREATMENT), TO BE PERFORMED ON ME AND TO AUTHORIZE,
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ARRANGE FOR, CONSENT TO, WAIVE AND TERMINATE ANY AND ALL MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT (INCLUDING LIFE-SUSTAINING
TREATMENT) ON MY BEHALF, INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS OR
TO WITHHOLD SUCH CONSENT; PROVIDED THAT ANY LIVING WILL WHICH I MAY
HAVE THEN IN EFFECT SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THIS PROVISION;
30. To arrange for my entrance into and care at any hospital,
nursing home, health center, convalescent home, retirement home, or
similar personal care, sheltered care, intermediate care, or
skilled nursing facility; and to pay all costs for my care as my
Attorney-in-Fact, based on medical advice, determines in good faith
to be necessary and for my well-being;
31. To employ lawyers, investment counsel, accountants,
physicians, dentists and other persons to render services to me or
my estate and to pay the usual and reasonable fees and compensation
of such persons for their services; and
32. To the extent not otherwise effectively provided in the
introductory paragraph of this Power of Attorney, to appoint and
substitute under himself and themselves, one or more substitute or
successor attorneys-in-fact for any or all the purposes herein
described, pursuant to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 20,
Section 5602 (b) (3) or the corresponding provision of any subsequent
state law.
Accordingly,
A. Except as my Attorney.in-Fact may waive any fees, my
Attorney-in-Fact shall be entitled to receive for services actually
performed hereunder his normal and customary charge for performing
similar services during the time the services are performed.
B. This Power of Attorney may be accepted and relied upon by
anyone to whom it is presented unti'. such person either receives
written notice of revocation by me or has actual knowledge of my
death or the revocation of this Power of Attorney.
C. All actions of my Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to this Power
of Attorney during my absence or any period of my disability or
incapacity shall have the same effect and inure to the benefit of
and shall bind me, my heirs, distributees, legal representatives,
successors and assigns, as if I were present, and competent and not
disabled, and for the purpose of inducing anyone to act in
accordance with the powers I have granted herein, I hereby
represent, warrant and agree that, if this Power of Attorney is
terminated or amended for any reason, I and my heirs, distributees,
legal representatives, successors and assigns will hold such party
harmless for any loss suffered or liability incurred by such party
while acting in accordance with this Power of Attorney prior to
that party's receipt of written notice of any such termination or
amendment.
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D. I revoke all prior General or Durable Powers of Attorney
that I may have executed and I retain the right to revoke or amend
this Power of Attorney and to substitute other attorneys-in-fact in
place of the Attorney-in'Fact appointed herein. Amendments to this
Power of Attorney shall be made in writing by me personally (not by
my Attorney.in-Fact) and they shall be attached to the original of
this Power of Attorney.
E. Pursuant to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 20,
Section 5604 (c) (2) or the corresponding provision of any subsequent
state law, if incapacity proceedings for my estate or my person are
hereafter commenced, I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the
above-described Attorney-in-Fact as the guardian of my estate and
my person. If and in the event that my Attorney-in-Fact
predeceases me, or does not complete the duties of my true and
lawful Attorney-in-Fact, then and in such event, I hereby nominate,
constitute and appoint the above-described Successor Attorney(s) -
in-Fact as the guardian of my estate and my person.
F. I understand that this Power of Attorney is an important
legal document. Before executing this document, my attorney-at-law
explained to me the fOllowing:
(1) This document provides my Attorney-in-Fact with
broad powers to dispose of, sell, convey and encumber my
real and personal property;
(2) The powers granted in this Power of Attorney
will become effective upon the execution of this document
and will exist for an indefinite period of time unless I
limit their duration by the terms of this Power or revoke
this Power. These powers will continue to exist
notwithstanding my subsequent disability or incapacity;
and
(3) I have the right to revoke or terminate this
Power at any time.
G. Questions pertaining to the validity, construction and
powers created under this Power of Attorney shall be determined in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of pennsylvania.
Where herein used, the plural shall include the singUlar, and the
singUlar shall include the plural.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bo\~hereby,
I have signed this Durable Power of Attorney, this ~ ' day of
4-V'.i:::, , 1995.
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NO. 21-96-472
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of June, 1996, George A, Vaughn, III,
Esquire, is appointed to represent the allegedly incapacitated
person, John C. Martin, in this matter.
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Attorney Mark Halbruner
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Lemoyne, PA l7043
RE: John Martin
Dear Attorney Hal bruner,
John Martin is a 73-year-old patient of mine who has senile
dementia of the Alzheimer's type. He has impaired short
term memory which is progressively worsening and his recent
behavior has been increasingly disruptive and dangerous. He
has demonstrated that he has no insight into his problem
demonstrated by the fact that he continues to drive despite
his license being revoked.
It is my opinion that Mr. Martin is incapable of managing his
personal affairs and should have 24 hour supervision to
assist in his activities of daily living. 1 appreciate
being able to help in this manner as I will be on vacation
next week and unable to attend Mr. Martin's hearing. If I
can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
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JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No. 21-96-472
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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Be it known, that on the.~ day of //',1(:, , 1996,
before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared
CRAIG A. HATCH, who, being duly sworn according to law, did depose
and state as follows:
1. I am an adult individual now residing at 1074 Lancaster
Blvd., Apt. #13, Mechanicsburg, cumberland County, pennsylvania.
2. On June 20, 1996, I personally served John C. Martin with
true and correct copies of the following:
a. Peti tion for Appointment of Emergency Guardian of the
Estate and person of an Alleged Incapacitated Person, and Citation
with Notice scheduling a hearing on said petition for June 25,
1996; and
b. petition for Adjudication of Incapacitated Person and for
Appointment of Plenary Guardian of the Estate and Person of the
Alleged Incapacitated Person, and citation with Notice scheduling
a hearing on said petition for August 9, 1996.
3. I served said documents by hand delivery to John C.
Martin at 1927 Enfield Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
pennsylvania.
4. To the maximum extent possible, I explained the contents
and terms of said petitions and citations to John C. Martin.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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IN RE JOHN C MARTIN
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MARTIN JOHN C
R. Thomas Kline . Sheriff, who
to law, says, that he made a diligent search
named defendant, to wit: MARTIN JOHN C
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick.
being duly sworn according
and inquiry for the within
He therefore returns
the CITATION WITH NOTICE. PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY GUARDIAN OF THE
ESTATE. PERSON OF AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
NOT SERVED . as to the within named defendant
MARTIN JOHN C
RETURN TO ATTORNEY PER INSTRUCTIONS. MR. MARTIN
WAS SERVED ON 6/20/96.
Sheriff's Costs:
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IN RE:
JOHN C, MARTIN
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
PERSON
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 21-96-472
AND NOW,
ORDER OF COURT
this 2.'l> ilaay of June, 1996,
following a telephone
conference with Mark E. Halbruner, Esq., attorney for Petitioner,
and George A. Vaughn, III, Esq., attorney for Respondent, the Order
of Court dated June 25, 1996, is AMENDED, pursuant to an agreement
of counsel (due to several recent developments giving rise to
concern for Mr. Martin's well-being), to substitute the following
for the portion of the Order permitting Mr. Martin to remain in his
home:
The guardian shall be under a continuing duty
to use every effort to maintain personal
contact between Mr. Martin and his wife.
BY THE COURT,
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Mark E. Halbruner, Esq.
1013 Mumma Road,
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Petitioner
George A. Vaughn, III, Esq.
3904 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Court Appointed Attorney for John C. Martin
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 21-96-472
JOHN C. MARTIN, an
alleged incapacitated person :
IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY GUARDIAN
OF THE ESTATE AND PERSON OF AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
BEFORE OLER. J.
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
OLER, J.
At issue in the present case is whether John C.
Martin should be adjudicated an incapacitated person on an
emergency basis and, if so, whether Petitioner, his son, Kevin
John Martin, should be appointed emergency plenary guardian of
his person and his estate. A hearing was held in this matter on
Tuesday, June 25, 1996, at which the allegedly incapacitated
person was present and represented by his Court-Appointed
Counsel, George A. Vaughn, III, Esquire, and the Petitioner,
Kevin John Martin, was present and represented by his privately
retained counsel, Mark Ilalbruner, Esquire. Based upon the
evidence presented at the hearing, the following Findings of
Fact, Discussion and Order of Court are made and entered:
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. The allegedly incapacitated person is John C.
Martin, a domiciliary of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, born
February 7, 1923, and residing at 1927 Enfield Street, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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2. Petitioner is Kevin John Martin, the allegedly
incapacitated person's son, aged 41, and residing at 61 Valley
Road, Jackson, New Jersey; the petitioner is a lawn care
specialist.
3. The allegedly incapacitated person has been
represented in these proceedings by George A. Vaughn, III,
Esquire, Court-Appointed Counsel, who appeared at the hearing on
his behalf.
4. The allegedly incapacitated person suffers from
senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, which has impaired his
short-term memory, and is of a progressive nature. However, at
the present time, Mr. Martin's long-term memory appears to be
excellent.
5. There is no indication at the present time that
the aforesaid condition will reverse itself.
6. As a result of the aforesaid condition and the
loss of short-term memory capacity, the allegedly incapacitated
person is impaired with respect to his ability to receive and
evaluate information effectively and to meet the essential
requirements for his physical safety to an extent that the Court
believes a plenary guardian on an emergency basis of his person
and estate is necessary.
7. The duration of this guardianship is unknown at
the present time, but because this particular guardianship is on
an emergency basis, it may not extend beyond 72 hours without
further Orders of Court.
8. The Court finds pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S. Section
5513 that it has not been feasible under the present
circumstances to proceed in accordance with certain
non-emergency provisions in the Guardianship Act, because
failure to make an immediate appointment of a guardian could
result in irreparable harm to the person of Mr. Martin.
9. Pursuant to the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries
Code, an emergency guardianship is required in this case.
10. The Petitioner is qualified under the Act to serve
as plenary guardian of Mr. Martin's person and estate, and the
Court believes that he has the best interests of his father at
heart.
11. All reasonable efforts have been made to prevent
this guardianship appointment.
12. Pursuant to an agreement of counsel, the guardian
in this case will not remove Mr. Martin from his home without
further Order of Court, except upon an emergency basis. It is
noted that a hearing on a permanent appointment of guardian has
been scheduled for August 1996 in this matter.
13. The foregoing Findings of Fact are made on the
basis of clear and convincing evidence.
DISCUSSION
The provisions respecting an adjudication of
incapacity have recently been amended and are contained in 20
MARK E. HALBRUNER, ESQUIRE
For the Petitioner
GEORGE A, VAUGHN, III, ESQUIRE
For the Allegedly Incapacitated Person
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JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
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NO. 21-96-472
STIPULATION
AND NOW, comes GEORGE A. VAUGHN, III, ESQUIRE, and represents
as follows:
1. By Order dated June 14, 1996, I was appointed to
represent the interests of John C. Martin, the allegedly
incapacitated person in the above-captioned proceeding.
2. On June 25, 1996, a hearing was held on Kevin J. Martin's
request to have himself appointed emergency guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin.
3. On June 25, 1996, the Court issued an order appointing
Kevin J. Martin emergency guardian of the estate and person of John
C. Martin for a period of seventy-two (72) hours from the date of
the Order.
4. Kevin J. Martin has filed a petition seeking an extension
of the emergency guardianship for an additional twenty days.
5. I consent to the extension requested by Kevin J. Martin.
Respectfully submitted,
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Georg A. vaughn, III, Esquire
3904 Trindle Road
camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9102
(Attorney for John C. Martin)
Dated:
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IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleqed incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, pENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
: NO. 21-96-472
PETITION TO EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY GUARDIAN
OF THE ESTATE AND PERSON OF AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
AND NOW, comes the petitioner, KEVIN J. MARTIN, by and through
the undersigned counsel, and represents and avers as follows:
1. petitioner is an adult individual who resides at 61
Valley Road, Jackson, New Jersey 08527, and he is the son of John
c. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person.
2. On June 25, 1996, a hearing was held on petitioner's
request to have himself appointed emergency guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin.
3. On June 25, 1996, the court issued an order appointing
petitioner emergency guardian of the estate and person of John C.
Martin for a period of seventy-two (72) hours from the date of the
Order.
4. The emergent circumstances underlying the Court's Order
have continued to exist and shall continue to exist for the
indefinite future.
5. For the indefinite future, John C. Martin will continue
to need a guardian for his estate and person.
6. A petition to adjudicate John C. Martin an incapacitated
person and appoint a permanent guardian for his estate and person
was filed concurrently with the emergency guardianship petition,
and a hearing has been set on said petition for August 9, 1996.
7. By a written Stipulation filed concurrently with this
petition, George A. Vaughn, III, Esquire, the court-appointed
counsel for John C. Martin, has consented to the relief requested
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court
issue a further Order extending his appointment as emergency
guardian of the estate and person of John C. Martin for a period of
twenty (20) days as permitted by 20 Pa.C.S. ~5513.
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Sup. Ct. 10# 66737
1013 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 731-9600
(Attorneys for petitioner)
Dated: ?'-l'3
, 1996
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the
foregoing petition are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief.
This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 pa. C.S.A. S4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
paraon
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
I CUMBBJU.AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. :21-96-472
STIPULATION
AND NOH. comes GEORGE A. VAUGHN, III, ESQUIRE, and represents
as follows:
1. By Order dated June 14, 1996, I was appointed to
represent the interests of John C. Martin, the allegedly
incapacitated per60n in the above-captioned proceeding.
2. On June 25, 1996, a hearing was held on Kevin J. Martin's
request to have himself appointed emergency guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin.
3. On Juno 25, 1996, the Court issued an order appointing
Kevin J. Martin emergency guardian of the estate and person of John
C. Martin for a pBriOd of seventy-two (72) hours from the date of
the Order.
4. On June 28, 1996. the Court issued an Order extendin9 the
emergency guardianship appointment for a periOd of twenty days.
5. Kevin J. Martin has filed a petition seeking an extension
of the emergency guardianship for an additional twenty days.
6. I consent to the extension requosted by Kevin J. Martin.
RespectfUlly submitted,
Dated:
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3904 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975'9102
(Attorney for John C. Martin)
, 1996
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IN REI
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
I NO. 21-96-472
ORDER
AND NOW, this llii day of ~, 1996, Upon con-
sideration of a Petition to Extend the Appointment of an Emergency
Guardian of the Estate and Person of an Alleged Incapacitated
Person, and a Stipulation executed by the court-appointed counsel
for the alleged incapacitated person, it is ordered that, pursuant
to 20 Pa. C. S. 55513, the appointment of Kevin J. Martin as
emergency guardian of the estate and person of John C. Martin is
extended for a period of twenty (20) days from the date of this
Order.
BY THE COURT:
J.
George A. Vaughn, III, Esquire
3904 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9102
(Attorney for Respondent)
Mark E. Halbruner, Esquire
Gates & Associates, P.C.
1013 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 731-9600
(Attorneys for Petitioner)
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IN RE:
JOHN C. MARTIN,
an alleged incapacitated
person
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 21-96'472
PETITION TO EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY GUARDIAN
OF THE ESTATE AND PERSON OF AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
AND NOW, comes the peti tioner, KEVIN J. MARTIN, by and through
the undersigned counsel, and represents and avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is an adult individual who resides at 61
Valley Road, Jackson. New Jersey 08527, and he is the son of John
C. Martin, the alleged incapacitated person.
2. On June 25. 1996, a hearing was held on Petitioner'S
request to have himself appointed emergency guardian of the estate
and person of John C. Martin.
3. On June 25, 1996, the Court issued an order appointing
Petitioner emergency guardian of the estate and person of John C.
Martin for a periOd of seventy-two (72) hours from the date of the
Order.
4. On June 28, 1996, the Court issued an Order extending the
emergency guardianship appointment for a periOd of twenty days.
5. The emergent circumstances underlying the Court's Order
have continued to exist and shall continue to exist for the
indefinite future.
6. For the indefinite future, John C. Martin will continue
to need a guardian for his estate and person.
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In He: John "Xc. Milrtin n "IA o FELONY 0 MISDEMEANOR
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Appointment of GUilrdiiln i1nd t D O"'l\(t'"'."'dUll 21-96-472
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John C. 11i1rtin . X' 0".. Alleged Incapaci N/A
tated Person
16 NAME OF ATTORNEY/PAYEE AND
.ApgIO,U" ITllnp 14, 1996 MAlUNG ADDRESS
George A. Vaughn, III
Honorable J. Hesley Oler, Jr. 3904 Trindle Road
NAME OF COMMON PLEAS JUDGE ASSIGNED TO CASE Camp Hill , PA 17011
17 TELEPHONE No. 18. SOC'''LSECURI'Y'''Q OR(INNQ
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CLAIM FOR SERVICES OR EXPENSES
19. SERVICE HOUPS OATES AMOUNTS CLAIMED
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TOTAL HOURS. 1.5 X $SO PER HOUR -S75.02
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TOTAL HOURS. 12.9 x s.o PER HOUR -s 516.00
21. ITEMIZATION OF REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES AMT. PER ITEM
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22. CERIlFICATlON OF ATTORNEY/PAYEE 23. GRAND TOTAL CLAIMED
Has compensation and/or ,eimbu"emenllor wort!. in Ihls caee prevlouaty been applIed 'or? o YES ~ NO - s 600.50
II yes. were you paId? DYES o NO II yes, by whom wer., you paid? Howmuch7
Has the porson represented paid any money to you, or to your knowledQe 8nyone el,e. in connection with Ihe maner 'or 24. DEDUCT. PRIOR PYMTS.
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I swear or allum Ihe trulh or conectness .. __ /p 01 , 25. NET AMOUNT CLAIMED
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