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FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
Phillip A. Smith and Janet K. Bitting, Co-Executors
For
ESTATE OF Winifred M. Smith, Deceased
Date of Death:
Date of Executor's Appointment
Accounting for the Period:
March 9, 2006
March 15, 2006
March 15, 2006 to
June 30, 2007
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Purpose of Account: Phillip A. Smith and Janet K. Bitting, Co-Executors, offer this account to
acquaint interested parties with the transactions that have occurred during their administration.
The account also indicates the proposed distribution of the estate.
It is important that the account be carefully examined. Requests for additional information or
questions or objections can be discussed with:
R. Scott Cramer, Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 159
Duncannon,PA 17020
717 -834-5700
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT
Current/Fiduciary
Value
Proposed Distribution to Beneficiaries
$
7.578.96
Principal Receipts
Less Disbursements:
Debts of Decedent
Funeral Expenses
Administration Expenses
State Taxes
Fees and Commissions
Balance before Distributions
Distributions to Beneficiaries
Principal Balance on Hand
$ 158,349.91
$ 1,525.01
5,720.68
653.66
6,163.93
14.644.00
28.707.28
$ 129,642.63
122.078.98
$ 7,563.65
Income
Receipts
Income Balance on Hand
Combined Balance on Hand
$
15.31
$
15.31
7.578.96
Receipts of Principal
Assets Listed in Inventory per copy attached
Receipts Subsequent to Inventory
(Value When Received)
04/18/06 Ameriprise Mutual Fund D 011252826564 3 002
received in cash $ 303.09
04/18/06 Ameriprise Mutual Fund C 01132826564 7 002
received in cash $ 4.86
Total Receipts of Principal
Disbursements of Principal
$ 158,041.96
$ 307.95
$ 158.349.91
Debts of Decedent
04/19/06 Verizon,
telephone bill $ 63.07
04/19/06 T-Mobile,
combined balance 47.58
04/19/06 Debbie Lupoid,
real estate taxes 196.31
05/10/06 Council of Westwood Village,
fees 184.00
05/11/06 PP&L
utilities 276.06
05/11/06 Pennsylvania American Water,
utilities 42.09
05/11/06 East Pennsboro Twp.,
services 115.00
05/31/06 Carol Peganoff,
reimbursement, care provider 600.00 $ 1,525.01
Funeral Expenses
04/19/06 Phillip Smith,
funeral expenses* $ 4,870.68
05/31/06 Gingrich Memorials,
gravestone, partial payment 395.00
08/18/06
04/19/06
04/26/06
04/25/06
OS/20/06
OS/22/06
06/05/06
06/15/06
06/15/06
06/05/06
06/05/06
Reserved
Reserved
Gingrich Memorials,
vase, marker, foundation balance
Administration Expenses
Register of Wills,
probate fees
The Sentinel,
estate notice
Cumberland Law Journal,
estate notice
Janet Bitting,
reimbursement, appraisal
Phillip Smith,
reimbursement, real estate ad
Register of Wills,
filing fees
PNC Bank,
estate checks, printing
PNC Bank,
service fee
State Taxes
Register of Wills,
inheritance tax
Fees and Commissions
R. Scott Cramer, Esquire,
attorney's fees $
Phillip Smith,
executor's commission
Janet K. Bitting
executor's commission
Total Disbursements of Principal
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455.00
$ 70.00
187.85
75.00
90.00
153.82
30.00
26.99
20.00
5,720.68
653.66
6,163.93
7,322.00
3,661.00
3.661.00
14,644.00
$ 28,707.28
Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries
Mutual Funds & Annuities
Ameriprise: A. Acct #010113125248002
Ameriprise: B. Acct #01126543503 9 002
Ameriprise: A. Acct #093001487442 2 004
Ameriprise: B. Acct #93006642660 0 004
TO: Son, Phillip A. Smith
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Daughter, Janet K. Bitting,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Son, Richard J. Smith,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Daughter, Carol M. Peganoff,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
Realty
Residence: 789 Lee Lane, Enola, PA
TO: Son, Phillip A. Smith
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Daughter, Janet K. Bitting,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Son, Richard J. Smith,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
TO: Daughter, Carol M. Peganoff,
in satisfaction of Article THIRD of Will
Total Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries
$12,269.74
12,269.74
12,269.75
12.269.75
$ 49,078.98
$18.250.00
18,250.00
18,250.00
18.250.00
73.000.00
$ 122.078.98
Cash
PNC Bank,
estate account
Principal Balance on Hand
Information Schedule - Principal
*04/19/06 Phillip Smith, funeral expenses:
PSECU shares
PSECU chk acct
Advance Phillip Smith
Refund
Deposit to estate
Balance to estate
Total Expenses paid, Phillip Smith
Interest
06/06/06
PNC Bank,
estate account interest
PNC Bank,
estate account interest
PNC Bank,
estate account interest
07/14/06
08/14/06
Receipts of Income
$ 3.95
4,193.43
800.00
(62.65)
(1.00)
(63.05)
$ 4,870.68
$
1.90
6.28
7.13
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$
7,563.65
$
15..31
Proposed Distributions to Beneficiaries
Per Article THIRD of Will
TO: Phillip A. Smith
Cash
Per Article THIRD of Will
TO: Janet K. Bitting
Cash
Per Article THIRD of Will
TO: Richard J. Smith
Cash
Per Article THIRD of Will
TO: Carol M. Peganoff
Cash
$ 1,894.74
$ 1,894.74
$ 1,894.74
$ 1,894.74
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$
7.578.96
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DECEDENT'S ESTATE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Cunberland COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ESTATE OF Winifred M. Smith
, DECEASED
No. 2006-00227
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION /
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO Pa. O.C. Rule 6.9
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This form may be used in all cases involving the Audit of the Account of a Decedent 's~sfJtte. If..
space is insufficient, riders may be attached. Attach the spouse's election, if any; tHe papers c,,)
required under items 8-19 inclusive; and any instrument pertinent to the adjudication. N
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INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BACK OF THIS FORM.
Name of Counsel: R. Scott Cramer
Supreme Court I.D. No.: 22810
Name of Law Firm:
Address: P.O. Box 159
Telephone: 7178345700
Fax: 7178345700
Form OC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 1 of 10
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
1. Name(s) and addressees) ofPetitioner(s):
Name:
Phillip A. Smith
Janet K. Bitting
Address:
942 Maplewood Lane
1495 New Valley Road
Eno1a, P A 17025
Marysville, PA 17053
Identify any executors or administrators who have not joined in the Petition for
Adjudication and Statement of Proposed Distribution and state reason:
None
Is this the first accounting by this fiduciary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ Yes 0 No
If not, identify prior accountings, the accounting periods covered, and the date of
adjudication of the prior accounting.
2. Decedent died on March 9, 2006
~ Letters Testamentary or o Letters of Administration were granted to Petitioner(s) on
Date of Will (ifapplicable): May 26,2005
Date(s) ofCodicil(s) (ifapplicable): None
Date of probate (if different from date Letters granted): March 15, 2006
Was a bond required? DYes 0 No If yes, state amount:
Are proofs of advertising of the grant of Letters attached? ......... 121 Yes 0 No
Dates of advertising of the grant of Letters: April 19, 2006
Form OC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 2 of 10
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
3. Was decedent survived by a spouse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. DYes 0 No
If yes, name of the surviving spouse:
4. Has the surviving spouse filed to take an elective share? ............. DYes (2) No
(See Section 2201 et seq. of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code)
If yes, date of election:
5. In the case of an intestacy, state the names of the decedent's surviving children or
surviving issue of deceased children (if none, so state):
N/A
6. Did decedent marry after execution of Will or Codicil(s)? . . . . . . . . . .. 0 Yes ~ No
Were any children born to decedent after execution of
WillorCodicil(s)? ........................................... DYes ~ No
If yes, give names and dates of birth:
Name:
Date of Birth:
7. If required by the Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Act,
62 P.S. 9 1412, was a request for a statement of claim sent to
the Department of Public Welfare? .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DYes f2] No
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06
Page 3 of 10
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
8. Written notice of the Audit as required by Pa. a.c. Rules 6.3,6.7 and 6.8 has been or will be
given to all parties in interest listed in item 9 below, all unpaid creditors and all claimants
listed in item 10 below. In addition, notice of any questions requiring Adjudication as
discussed in item 14 below has been or will be given to all persons affected thereby.
A. If Notice has been given, attach a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names
and addresses of the parties receiving such Notice.
B. If Notice is yet to be given, a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names and
addresses of the parties receiving such Notice shall be submitted at the Audit
together with a statement executed by a Petitioner or counsel certifying that such
notice has been given.
C. If any person entitled to Notice is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated
persons), Notice of the Audit has been or will be given to the appropriate
representative on such party's behalf as required by Pa. a.c. Rule 5.2.
D. If any charitable interest is involved, Notice of the Audit has been or will also be
given to the Attorney General as required under Pa. a.c. Rule 5.5. In addition, the
Attorney General's clearance certificate (or proof of service of Notice and a copy
of such Notice) must be submitted herewith or at the Audit.
9. List all parties (charitable and non-charitable) of whom Petitioner(s) has/have notice or
knowledge, having or claiming any interest in the estate as beneficiaries under the Will or
Codicil(s) or as intestate heirs if there is a complete or partial intestacy:
A. State each party's relationship to the decedent and the nature of each party's
interest( s ):
Name and Address of Each Partv in Interest
Relationshio and Comments, if any Interest
Phillip Smith
Son 1/4
Janet Bitting
Daughter 1/4
Form OC-OI rev. 10.13.06
Page 4 of 10
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
Name and Address of Each Party in Interest
RelationshiD and Comments, if any Interest
Richard Smith
Son 1/4
Carol Peganoff
Daughter 1/4
B. Identify each party who is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated persons).
For each such party, give date of birth, the name of each Guardian and how each
Guardian was appointed. If no Guardian has been appointed, identify the next of
kin of such party, giving the name, address and relationship of each.
N/A
C. State why a Petition for GuardianlTrustee Ad Litem has or has not been filed for
this Audit (~ee Pa. o.c. Rule 12.4).
N/A
D. If distribution is to be made to the personal representative of a deceased party,
state date of death, date and place of grant of Letters and type of Letters granted.
N/A
Form DC-OJ rev. 10.13.06
Page 5 of 10
Estate of
, Deceased
10. Other than the claim for the family exemption, list the names of all known claimants and
the amount of their claims and state whether each claim is admitted.
Name and Address of Each Claimant Amount of Claim Claim Will Claim
Admitted? Be Paid In
Full?
SEE A TT ACHED SCHEDULES DYes DYes
H and I, all were admitted and all DNo DNo
were paid in full
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
DYes DYes
DNo DNo
If the estate is insolvent, attach a schedule setting forth the order of preference under
20 Pa.C.S. 9 3392 and the proposed payments.
11.
Was family exemption claimed?
DYes JaNo
DYes DNo
Was family exemption allowed?
Family exemption claimant's name and relationship:
Name:
Relationship:
Form OC-OI rev. 10.13.06
Page 6 of 10
Estate of
, Deceased
12. The amount of Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax and additional Pennsylvania Estate
Tax paid, the date(s) ofpayment(s), and the interest(s) upon which paid, are as follows:
Date
Payment
Interest
6/5/06
$6,163.93
0.00
13. On the date of death, was the decedent a fiduciary
(personal representative, trustee, guardian, agent under power
of attorney) or surety on the bond ofa fiduciary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . DYes 181 No
If yes, provide the name of the estate, indicate whether an account has been filed and
confirmed absolutely and all awards performed, or, in the alternative, how the
decedent's estate will be discharged for the decedent's fiduciary administration of the
estate.
14. A. Describe in detail any questions requiring adjudication and state the position of the
Petitioner(s) as to each question: wI"
B. Has notice of the question requiring adjudication been given
to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? .................. DYes 0 No
15. If Petitioner( s) has/have know ledge that a share has been assigned, renounced, disclaimed
or attached, provide a copy of the assignment, renunciation, disclaimer or attachment,
together with any relevant supporting documentation. ~/"
Form DC-OI rev. 10.13.06
Page 7 oflO
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
16. Had the decedent been adjudicated an incapacitated person? . . . . . . . . . . DYes 0 No
If yes, attach a copy of the Order if available; otherwise state the Court, term, number,
date, and name of Hearing Judge.
17. A. List or attach a separate list of additional receipts and disbursements since the closing
date of the Account.
B. Has notice of the additional receipts and disbursements been
given to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? ............. 0 Y es ~ No
18. If a reserve is requested, state amount and purpose.
Amount:
Purpose:
If a reserve is requested for counsel fees, has notice of the
amount of fees to be paid from the reserve been given to the
parties in interest? ........................................ DYes ~No
If so, attach a copy of the notice.
19.
Is the Court being asked to direct
the filing of a Schedule of Distribution?
DYes ~No
As to real estate only? ........................................ DYes 0 No
Form DC-01 rev. 10.13.06
Page 8 of 10
Estate of
, Deceased
Wherefore, your Petitioner( s) ask( s) that distribution be awarded to the parties entitled
and suggest(s) that the distributive shares of income and principal (residuary shares being stated
in proportions, not amounts) are as follows:
A. Income:
Proposed Distributee(s)
Amount/Proportion
B. Principal:
Proposed Distributee(s)
Amount/Proportion
Phillip A. Smith $1,894.74
Janet Bitting
$1,894.74
Richard 1. Smith $1,894.74
Carol Peganoff
$1,894.74
Submitted By:
(All petitioners must sign.
Add additional lines if necessary):
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Name of Petitioner: P '" ill, P J'/ S~, f-L... P<-
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Form OC-OJ rev. JO.13.06
Page 9 of 10
Estate of Winifred M. Smith
, Deceased
Verification of Petitioner
(Verification must be by at least one petitioner.)
The undersigned hereby verifies * [that he/she
IS title
of the above-named name of corporation
and) that the facts set
forth in the foregoing Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution which are
within the personal knowledge of the Petitioner are true, and as to facts based on the information
of others, the Petitioner, after diligent inquiry, believes them to be true; and that any false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904 (relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities).
Signature of Petitioner
* Corporate petitioners must complete bracketed information.
Certification of Counsel
The undersigned counsel hereby certifies that the foregoing Petition for Adjudication!
Statement of Proposed Distribution is a true and accurate reproduction of the form Petition
authorized by the Supreme Court, and that no changes to the fOnTI have been made beyond the
responses herein.
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Form DC-OJ rev. JO.13.06
Page 10 of 10
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ON OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5.6 a
Name of Decedent:
i ni red M. Smith
Date of Death:
2006-00227
Will No.
2006
Admin. No.
To the Register:
I certify that notice of beneficial interest required by Rule 5.6 (a) of the Orphans' Court
Rules was served on or mailed to the following beneficiaries oCthe above-captioned estate on
March 29, 2006
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Address
Phillip A. Smith
942 Maplewood Lane, Enola, PA I7025
Janet K.Bitti ng
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1495 New Valley Rd., Marysville, PA 17053
Richard J. SMith
208 S. Front St., Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Carol M. Peganoff
1944 East Vinedo Lane, Tempe, AZ 85284
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under Rule 5.6 (a) except
Date:
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Name R. Scott Cramer, Esqui re
Address P. O. Drawer #159
Duncannon, PA 17020
Telephone
717-834-5700
Capacity:
_ Personal Representative
~ Counsel for personal representative
SCHEDULE H
FUNERAL EXPENSES &
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
ESTATE OF Winifred M. Smith
FILE NUMBER 2006-0027
Debts of decedent must be reported on Schedule I
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
A. FUNERAL EXPENSES:
Funeral Home - Sullivan Funeral Home
$ 4,692.00
Grave stone
395.00
Vase holder
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
160.00
I.
Personal Representative's Commissions
Name of Personal Representative (s)
Social Security Number(s) /EIN Number of Personal Representative(s)
Street Address:
City
State
Zip
2. ATTORNEY FEES
R. Scott Cramer Law Office
7,322.00
4. FAMILY EXEMPTION: (If decedent's address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation)
Claimant -
Street Address -
City -
State
Relationship of Claimant to Decedent
Zip -
4.
5.
PROBATE FEES - Register of Wills of Cumberland County
ESTATE NOTICE - Cumberland Law Journal
70.00
75.00
6.
David H. Shumaker- appraisal
90.00
TOTAL (Also enter on line 9. Recaoitulation)
12,804.00
SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT,
MORTGAGE LIABILITIES AND LIENS
ESTATE OF Winifred M. Smith
File Number: 2006-00227
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
1. Verizon - phone
63.07
2. T-Mobile
95.16
3. PPL
276.96
4. Pennsylvania American Water
42.09
5 . West Shore EMS - ambulance
608.49
TOTAL (Also enter on line 10. Recaoitulation)
(If more space is needed. insert additional sheers of same size.)
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