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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-00187 _ ~...... .. ..,..-.... ',_ no,. ",,' ~ '" u'" . PETITION OF: GEOFFREY & WENDY KRAMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBf:RLAND COUNTY, PENNSYINANIA IN RE: WESLEY J, BARRACLOUGH NO. ORPHAN'S COURT DIVISION ~ERGENCY PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INCOMPETENCY AND AfROINTMENT OF GUARDIAN ,9~ THE ESTATE AND PERSON OF WESLEY J. BARRACLOUGH IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA.CONSL~TAT, SECTION 551~ TO THE HONORABLE, 'rHE JUDGES OFSAlD COURT: 1. Petitioners, Geoffrey and Wendy Kramer adult individuals, are the son'-in-law and daughter of Wesley J. Barraclough. 2, The alleged incapacitated person was born on July 10, 1918, is 78 years of age and is the widow of his late wife Valerie L. Barraclough, and has resided at 135 B West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, for approximately 1 year, 3. The following persons are the alleged incompetent's only living next-of-kin: Wendy Kramer - Daughter 518 Biddle Drive Carlisle, PA 17013 Michael Barraclough - Son 3911 52nd Street Bradenton, FL 34209 4, To the extent known by the Petitioners, the assets of the alleged incapacitated person are valued at approximately $110,864.82, compromising the following: approximately $2,733,86 in a checking account held by Mellon Bank in Carlisle and $108,130.96 in a safety deposit pox at Mellon Bank, Carlisle. 5. Petitioners estimate the alleged incompetents monthly income to be $1138,59, including social security benefits paid monthly in the amount of $873,00 and a pension totaling $265.59 a month paid by his old employers, 6, The alleged incapacitated person is currently suffering from Alzheimers and is unresponsive due to this disease that is progressively becoming worse, 7. The alleged incapacitated person was taken to the Carlisle Hospital on January 18, 1997 where it was suggested by Dr. Willard and Dr, Monfredd.l to put the incapacitated individual in a nursing home. 8. The alleged ,incapacitated person Is currently In the care of the Todd Home, 1000 West S, Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, 9. In order to protect the assets of the alleged incapacitated person, Petitioners are requesting that they be appointed guardians of his estate and person. 10, Petitioners believe and therefore avers that failure of the Court to appoint Petitioners as guardians of the incapacitated person will result in irreparable harm to the person and estate of the alleged incapacItated person. 11, Because of the alleged incompetent's mental condition, he lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his person, "-. 1 2 ~ 4 5 Q. 6 7 A. a 9 10 11 12 Q. 13 14 A. 15 ' Q. 16 17 A. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 =--='-.~ , \ 9 misinterpretation of the behavior of others, there may be real limitations in his ability to understand what others are telling him or their basis for their behavior. Do you have any ictea of anything he could possibly do on his own in your opinion? ['believe at this point in a structured environment such as the Lindsey Unit he will be able to feed himself, participate at some level in his health care but will be unable to live independently of that unit., In your opinion can he make responsible decisions about his own care? N.o, I do not believe he is able to do that, Do you know what his future treatment will consist of? His future treatment will inolude medical management for some fairly severe medical issues including atrial fibrillation, adult onset diabetes mellitus, and significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These conditions will tend to exacerbate his cognitive problems and clinical depression. He will also be continued on antipsychotic medication and antidepressant hopefully to gain FlUlIS" MeUICAS 1lI:l'rJRTIIVG SI:IlI'ICE 1I(I,.ri.~/tllrg it7.2.16.()62J \'irrk 717.$".'1.liol'8 P:\1.HOO.2,1l~9.l2i' \..., property, or to make necessary decisions about where you will live, what medical Cilre you wj 11 get, or how your money wi 11 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 you 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 and/or your money and other property and will have either limited or full powers to act for you. IF THE COURT FINDS YOU ARE TOTALLY INCAPACITATED, your legal rights will be affected and you will not be able to make a contract or gift of your money or other property, If the Court finds that you are partially incapacitated, your legal rights will also be limited as directed by the Court, If you do not appear at the hearing (either in person or by an attorney representing you) the Court will still hold the hearing in your absence and may appoInt the Guardian requested. I ~.' .fi 1. J /'V---v\ I~- , X llV . BY: 1J'-. , Clerk, Orphans' Court PETITION OFI GEOFFREY & WENDY KRAMER IN REI WESLEY J. BARRACLOUGH IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. J 1- tj''} - {.F") ORPHAN'S COURT DIVISION ~ETITION FOR ~JUDICATION OF INQQMPETENCY ANQ APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE AND PERSON OF WESLEY J. BARRACWUQ!:LIN ACCORDANCE WITH PA,CONS. ST~T. SEC~ION 5511 TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COUR'l': 1. Petitioners, Geoffrey and Wendy Kramer adult individuals, are the son-in-law and daughter of Wesley J. Barraclough. 2. The alleged incapacitated person was born on July 10, 1918, is 78 years of age and is the widow of his late wife Valerie L, Barraclough, and has resided at 135 B West Ridge street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, for approximately 1 year. 3. The following persons are the alleged incompetent's only living next-of-kin: Wendy Kramer - Daughter 518 Biddle Drive Carlisle, PA 17013 Michael Barraclough - Son 3911 52nd Street Bradenton, FL 34209 4. To the extent known by the Petitioners, the assets of the alleged incapacitated person are valued at approximately $110,864.82, compromising the following: approximately $2,733.86 ina checking account held by Mellon Bank in Carlisle and $108,130.96 in a safety deposit box at Mellon Bank, Carlisle. 5. Petitioners estimate the alleged incompetents monthly income to be $438.59, including social security benefits paid monthly in the amount of $173.00 and a pension totaling $265,59 a month paid by his old employers. 6. The alleged incapacitated person is currently Buffering from Alzheimers and is unresponsive due to this disease that is progressively becoming worse, 7, The alleged incapacitated person was taken to the Carlisle Hospital on January 18, 1997 were it was suggested by Dr, Willard and Dr, Monfreddi to put the incapacitated individual in a nursing home, 8, The alleged incapacitated person is currently in the care of the Todd Home, 1000 West S, street, Carlisle, pennsylvania 17013, 9. In order to protect the assets of the alleged incapacitated person, Petitioners are requesting that they be appointed guardians of his estate and person, 10. Petitioners believe and therefore avers that failure of the Court to appoint Petitioners as guardians of the incapacitated person will result in irreparable harm to the person and estate of the alleged incapacitated person. 11. Because of the alleged incompetent's mental condition, he lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his person, , , 12. The proposed guardians of the alleged incapacitated person's person and estate is Geoffrey Kramer, Son-in-law and Wendy Kramer, Daughter of the alleged incapacitated person, who resides at 518 Biddle Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 13, The proposed guardians has no interest adverse to the alleged incapacitated person. 14. No other court has ever assumed jurisdiction in any proceeding to determine the competency of the alleged incapacitated person, 15, No other guardian has been appointed for the estate or person of the alleged incapacitated person. WHEREFORE, Petitioners respectfully requests this Honorable Court award a citation directed to Wesley J. Barraclough, the alleged incapacitated person, with notice thereof to be given to his next-of-kin and to such other persons as this Court may direct, to show cause why he should not be adjudged an incapacitated person, and Geoffrey and Wendy Kramer appointed guardians of his person and his estate. Respectfully Submitted, BY~~ Gerald s. Robinson, Esquire ROBINSON & GERALDO Attorney 1.0. No, 27423 4407 North Front Street P,O. Box 5320 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-5320 (717) 232-8525 Attorney for Petitioners AJ....LLQ....J\_Y.....LT. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA) ) ss: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) I, Douglas Paul Dionne, M,D., being duly sworn aocording to law, depose and Bay that I am a competent adult over the age of 18 years, I am not a party to this actiull indicated I.bove, and I personally evaluated the alleged incapacitated individual, Wesley J. Barraclough, and I found that his physical or mental condition would be harmed if would to be present in his Guardianship Hearing. ~pf~2;t~D'V\^() Subscribed and sworn to before me t.his ,.-; tf. -L.::::. day of April, 1997 ~--d>~~"~~~li)~lI/i(<r:= My commission expires: Notarial Se.' Beltv Lou Zary, Notary Publlo MI. Holly Spring. Boro, CumlJenand County My Commission Expires Sept. 21, 1998 Member, Pennsylvania _lion of NotaI1ee pn ,:j1Ji \Cl :tl -.1 17! , , ~ .0 ;:>;J ~ - ~:.: ~] :c: c:,.) " ~ L." -~ 0\ . Complete Items 1,2, and 3, Also complete Item 4 If Rer..tricted Delivery 15 desIred, . Print your name and address on the reverse so tha.t we can return the card to you, Attach this card to the back of tho mall piece, or on th9 front II space permits. --------._-~.._----.--->---_........--"""'~----~---~- 1, Article Mdro8sed to: , ! Id, -i/~ () /;//Ij;"'ZdL tA./J/I~(U . I /)U{L' '''-' 5/ g ''/)01dk~ ,/I//J;..h h1l).4i{~ p().- . J 1101.3 2. 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