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Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Estate of Man:~aret Anderson Brown
also known as Maroaret A. Brown
PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS
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No.
, Deceased
Social Security No. 178-16-1761
Petitioner(s), who is/are 18 years of age or older, apply(ies) for:
(COMPLETE "A" OR "B" BELOW:)
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A. Probate and Grant of Letters and aver that Petitioner(s) is/are the execut or
Decedent, dated 4/17/2003 and codicil(s) dated
named in the Last Will of the
State relevant circumstances, e.g., renunciation, death of executor, etc
Except as follows, Decedent did not marry, was not divorced and did not have a child born or adopted after execution of the documents offered
for probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjudicated incapacitated:
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B. Grant of Letters of Administration
(c.I.a., d.b.n.c.l.a.: pendente lite, durante absentia; durante minoritate)
Petitioner(s) after a proper search haslhave ascertained the Decedent left no Will and was survived by the following spouse
(if any) and heirs:
Name
Relationship
(COMPLETE IN ALL CASES:) Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland
residence at 4905 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburo, Pennsylvania
(list street, number and municipality)
, 2007 , at Country Meadows
(Location)
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County, Pennsylvania, with his/her last family or principal
Decedent, then 88
years of age, died March 2,
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows:
(if domiciled in PAl All personal property ......................................... $
(if not domiciled in PAl Personal property in Pennsylvania .................... $
(If not domiciled in PAl Personal property in County.............................. $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania ........................................................................................ $
Total ..................................................................................................................... $
115,000.00
115,000.00
Real Estate situated as follows:
Wherefore, Petitioner(s) respectfully request(s) the probate of the Last Will and Codicil(s) presented with this Petition and the grant of letters in
the appropriate form to the undersigned:
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-~ David A. Brown PO Box 757 Camo Hill PA 17001
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Oath of Personal Representative
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin
The Petitioner(s) above-named swear(s) and affirm(s) that the statements in the foregoing Petition 4l[e true
and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of Petitioner(s) an,! that, as personal representati(lE1(s) of the ~cedent,
Petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the estate according ~Javr // -y ::;.S~:
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Sworn to and affirmed and subscribed 'W ~r-~. '-'~- <2. : '.'
before me this J ~ day of 3,~::~'q C'\
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DECREE OF REGISTER
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Estate of Margaret Anderson Brown
also known as Margaret A Brown
Social Security No: 178-16-1761 Date of Death: 3/2/2007
AND NOW, \'\1G...' c- "" d-l..o , ~()(::) L ,in consideration of the Petition
on the reverse side hereon, satisfactory proof having been presented before me,
Deceased
No.
IT IS DECREED that Letters !XI Testamentary 0 of Administration
are hereby granted to David A. Brown
(c.t.a., d.b.n.c.t.; pendente lite; durante absentia; durante minoritate)
in the above estate and that the instrument(s), if any, dated April 17, 2003
described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last Will of Decedent.
FEES
Letters .................................... $ ~ll"l(). cj:)
Short Certificate(s) .....L~
llo<OD
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$
$
$
$
$
Inventory & Tax Forms............. $
ethei'...... .H~~;:'.............. $
Renunciation ..........................
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Extra Pages (
Codicil.................................
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Attorney: Linus E. Fenicle
1.0. No: 20944
Address: 2331 Market Street
Camp Hill,
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
DATE FILED:
PA 17011
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This is to certify that the information here given is correctly copied {rom an original certificate of death duly filed with me as
Local Registrar. The original c(frtificate will be forwarded to the State Vital Records Office for permanent filing.
WARNING: It is illegal to duplicate this copy by photostat or photograph.
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Fee for this certificate, $6.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA' DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH' VITAL RECORDS
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
(See instructions and examples on reverse)
Brown
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Sept.16,1918
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STATE FILE NUMBER
4. Oa.. 01 Death (Month. day, yoe~
March 2.2007
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12. _ _ "'"' in the 13. Decedenl's Educetiorl (Spedly on~ h9*1 ~ campIeted)
U.S. AImed Fortes? E'!"1"tary 1 Secondary (0.121 COllege (1-4 or &+)
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10. Race:-American Indian, Black, White, etc.
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. 16. DacedonI'. MeilngAddleae (Sl1eet. city 1 town, -. zI>-)
4905E. Trindle Rd.
Mechanicsburg, PA
18. Fsthe(s Name [F!tIJ.1lid*, jas1, sutlixl
Wliilam Lemon Anderson
Decedenl's
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17b.CoonIy Cumberland
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133 W. Locust St.Mechanicsburg,PA 17055
21,. Placeolllisposl11on (NemeolcemetlllY. aemetory orolh8r place)
Evans Cremation Services
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Inc.324 Hummel Ave.Lemoyne,PA
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. CertIfyIng p/IyIlcIan (Ptryoic:ian certifying cause 01 death ..... anothe! physlc\ell has pronoIIlCed death and completed Item 23)
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LAST WILL AND TEST AMENT
OF
MARGARET A. BROWN
I, MARGARET A. BROWN of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of
sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this my
Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all prior Wills and Codicils thereto by me at
anytime heretofore made.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY. I declare that I have two (2) children whose names are
DAVID A. BROWN and DONNA B. GLEESON. As used in this Will, the term "my
children" refers to all my natural children and adopted children. As used in this Will, the
term "issue" refers to all lineal descendants of the indicated person of all generations, with
the relationship of parent and child at each generation determined by the definition of
"child/children" set forth in this paragraph.
2. PAYMENT OF BURIAL EXPENSES AND DEBTS. I authorize my executor to pay all
the expenses of (1) a funeral or memorial service; (2) the internment of my remains,
including the costs of a gravesite, if necessary; and (3) the installation and inscription of a
suitable marker at, and perpetual care of, the gravesite. I further direct my executor to pay
all of my debts that my executor in his or her sole discretion may allow as claims against my
estate.
3. DISPOSITION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY. I gi~ all ofmy~gible
personal property of every kind and description, including, but not limitedSro~ooks, ~~tures, '1
clothing, articles of household or personal use or adornment, household~i~tm51ishij}];s and
effects, and automotive vehicles and their accessories, but excluding anyrH.(j~~y, efidences
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of indebtedness, documents of title, and securities and property used in cOnRyction with the
operation of any trade or business, in equal shares, to my children, per stirIie's: :>-
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DISPOSITION OF RESIDUARY ESTATE. All of the rest, residue and remainder
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of the property that I own at the time of my death, both real and personal, and of every kind
and description, wherever situated, to which I may be legally or equitably entitled at the time
of my death (my "residuary estate"), I give outright and absolutely, in equal shares, to my
children, DAVID A. BROWN and DONNA B. GLEESON. PROVIDED THAT, if any
of my children shall predecease me leaving issue who survive me, then I leave the share of
that deceased child to his or her issue, who survives me, per stirpes.
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5. POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
5.1. Grant of Powers. My executor, in the administration of my estate, shall have the
powers and authorities set forth in this Article 5. These powers and authorities may
be exercised by my executor in his sole and absolute discretion, without the
permission or order of any court. These powers shall be supplementary to those
conferred by law, including, but not limited to, those set forth in Title 20, Chapter 33,
of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
5.2. Retention of Assets. My executor shall have the power to retain any or all property
of my estate, however received and acquired, for so long as he deems appropriate.
This power may be exercised even though the property may not be of the type
authorized by law for investment, and even though the retention may leave a
disproportionately large amount of the value of my estate invested in one type of
property.
5.3. Transfer of Assets. My executor shall have the power to sell, transfer, and convey
any property, of whatever nature, including real property, and wherever situated, that
I may own at the time of my death, or that may come into my estate or after my death.
The sale, transfer, or conveyance may be by public or private sale, at such time, on
such terms and conditions, including selling price and credit, in such manner, and for
any reason that my executor deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the
purpose of obtaining net proceeds to be distributed to my residuary beneficiaries.
5.4. Investment. My executor shall have the power to invest and reinvest any property
in my estate in preferred and common stocks, bonds, notes, common trust funds
(including any managed by any corporate fiduciary), interests in investments, trusts,
mutual funds, leases, mortgages on property wherever located, and, generally, in any
property and in proportions of property as my executor deems advisable, even though
the investments are not of the character or proportions authorized by applicable law
for the investment of the funds.
5.5. Power to Borrow. My executor shall have the power to borrow money for any
purpose, for any periods of time, and on any terms and conditions as he deems
advisable (including the power to borrow from any corporate fiduciary), and to
pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any property in my estate to secure
repayment of any loan, as well as the power to renew existing loans either as maker
or endorser.
5.6. Power to Hold Property in Nominee Form. My executor shall have the power to
hold any property in the name of a nominee or in bearer form.
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5.7. Distribution in Cash or in Kind. My executor shall have the power to make
distributions in cash or in kind, or partly in cash, in divided or undivided interests,
as amended, or other applicable law, and to determine which assets shall be sold and
which shall be distributed in kind, without notice to or consent by any beneficiary.
5.8. Distribution to Minors and Persons Under Disability. My executor shall have the
power to make distributions or payments to or for the benefit of any beneficiary who
is a minor, an incompetent, or who in the executor's judgment is incapacitated. The
distributions or payments shall be made in anyone or more of the following ways:
(1) directly to the beneficiary; (2) directly to the creditor in payment ofthe debts or
expenses of the beneficiary; (3) to the guardian of the person or estate of the
beneficiary; (4) to any custodial parent of a minor beneficiary; (5) to a custodian for
the beneficiary under any law related to gifts to minors, including to my executor in
that capacity; or (6) to any other person who shall have the care and custody of the
person of the beneficiary. There shall be no duty to see to the application of funds
so paid, provided due care was exercised in the selection of the person to whom the
funds were paid, and the receipt of the person shall be full acquittance of the
executor.
5.9. Continuation or Liquidation of Business. My executor shall have the power to
continue or to permit the continuation of any business, incorporated or
unincorporated, in which I may have any interest at the time of my death for any
period of time, or to liquidate the business on any terms as he deems appropriate.
This power includes, but is not limited to (1) the power to invest additional sums in
any business, even to the extent that my estate may be invested largely or entirely in
the business, without liability for any loss resulting from lack of diversification; (2)
the power to act as or to select other persons to act as directors, officers, or
employees of any business, to be compensated without regard to being an executor
under this Will; and (3) the power to make any other arrangements in regard to any
business as my executor shall deem proper.
5.10. Employment of A2ents. My executor shall have the power to employ and pay the
compensation of any and all attorneys, agents, custodians, attorneys-in-fact, experts,
investment counsel, accountants, bookkeepers, or other agents or providers of
services as my executor deems advisable in the administration of my estate.
5.11. Commissions. My executor shall have the power to take reasonable commissions
on account at any time during the administration of my estate without the approval
of any beneficiary or of the court, but subject to allowance or disallowance on the
settlement of the final accounts of my executor.
5.12. Third Party Reliance. No person or corporation dealing with my executor shall be
required to see to the application o~anY roperty P:d or delivered to my exe, cutor,
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or to inquire into either the authority of my executor to enter into any transaction or
the expediency or propriety of any transaction entered into by my executor.
5.13 Charitable Donations. In the event that any of my tangible personal property is
donated to a charitable organization(s) then my executor is instructed to use
the value of said donation(s) as an inheritance tax deduction for any inheritance tax
return which may be required to be filed as a consequence of my death.
6. PAYMENT OF DEATH TAXES. I direct that all federal and Pennsylvania estate and
inheritance taxes payable as a result of taxes assessed on property passing under this Will
shall be paid from my residuary estate as a part of the expenses of the administration of the
estate and shall not be deducted or collected from any beneficiary under this Will or other
transferee.
7. EXECUTOR.
7.1. Appointment. I name, constitute, and appoint DAVID A. BROWN, as executor of
my estate. IfDA VID A. BROWN shall not survive me, shall not serve as executor
for any reason, or shall cease to serve as executor for any reason after appointment,
DONNA B. GLEESON shall act as executor in his place.
7.2. Bond Not Required. None of the individuals named in Section 7.1 shall be required
to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties as executor.
8. PRESUMPTION IN CASE OF SIMULTANEOUS DEATH. For the purposes of this
Will, in determining whether a person has survived me or another person, a person shall not
be deemed to have survived me or another person ifhe or she dies within sixty (60) days of
my death or of the death of the other person.
9. LIABILITY OF EXECUTOR. My executor shall not at any time be liable for mistake of
law or of fact, or both law and fact, or errors of judgment, nor for any loss coming to any
beneficiary under this Will, or to any other persons, except through actual fraud or willful
misconduct on the part of the executor. My executor may, from time to time, consult with
counsel with respect to the meaning, construction, and operation of this Will, particularly
with respect to the appointments, allocations, and disbursements, and may act on the advice
of counsel in all matters without incurring liability on account of his or her actions.
10. INTERPRETATION.
10.1 Successors of Fiduciaries. All pronouns referring to an executor and the term
"executor" shall be construed to mean any person acting as my executor, co-executor,
personal representative, or administrator, as the case may be.
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10.2 Number and Gender. If required by the context ofthis Will, singular language shall
be construed as plural, plural language shall be construed as singular, and the gender
of personal pronouns shall be construed as either masculine, feminine, or neuter.
10.3 Headings. All headings used in this Will to describe the contents of each article,
paragraph, or other division are provided for convenience only and shall not be
construed to be a part of this Will.
lOA Governing Law. This Will shall be construed in conformity with the law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this, my Last Will and
Testament, consisting of five (5) typewritten pages, the first four (4) ofwhic ear my signature in
the margin for the purpose of identification, this --1....!2 day of "', 2003.
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MARGARET . BROWN, Testatrix
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above-named Testatrix, MARGARET A.
BROWN, as and for her Last Will and Testament, in the sight and presence of us, who, at her
request, in her sight and presence and in the sight and presence of each other, have hereunto
SUbZ7L 13JI $l.tor ;1
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF~u..tMl:J UlaNlci
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I, MARGARET A. BROWN, THE TESTATRIX, WHOSE NAME IS SIGNED TO THE
FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, HAVING BEEN DULY QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO LAW, DO
HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I SIGNED AND EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT AS MY LAST
WILL AND TESTAMENT; THAT I SIGNED IT WILLINGLY; AND THAT I SIGNED IT AS MY FREE
AND VOLUNTARY ACT FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN EXPRESSED.
SWORN OR AFFIRMED TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME BY MARGARET A.
BROWN, THE TESTATRIX THIS /10/11 DAY OF ,ljj1/f:rt. ,2003.
COUNTY OF (! (,.(..,JM.la~~
WE, L :fA/tit G, I%'M~ttG' AND /lie/iS/-! IJ/ AG,r/]
THE WITNESSES WHOSE NAMES ARE SIGNED TO THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, BEING
DULY QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO LAW, DEPOSE AND SAY THAT WE WERE PRESENT AND
SAW THE AFORESAID TESTATRIX SIGN AND EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT AS HER LAST WILL
AND TEST AMENT; THAT SHE SIGNED WILLINGLY AND THAT SHE EXECUTED IT AS HER FREE
AND VOLUNTARY ACT FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN EXPRESSED; THAT EACH OF US IN THE
HEARING AND SIGHT OF THE TESTATRIX SIGNED THE WILL AS WITNESSES; AND THAT TO
THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE THE TESTATRIX WAS AT THE TIME EIGHTEEN (18) OR MORE
YEARS OF AGE, OF SOUND MIND AND UNDER NO CONSTRAINT OR UNDUE INFLUENCE.
a;WORN OR AFFIRMED TO AND SUBSCRIBED Z ME, ~ DAY OF
!A L"t_ , 2003. . ;-; ,
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NOTARY PUBLIC
NOTARIAL SEAL
CASSANDRA T. ROSENBAUM. Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires December 4, 2004
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
CASSANDRA T. ROSENBAUM, Notary Public
Camp Hill Bora, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires December 4, 2004
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