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IN RE:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 07- OB 10
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Estate of Rosalie S. Armento, Deceased
PETITION TO APPOINT EXECUTOR
AND NOW COMES, David Armento ("Petitioner") by and through his counsel,
Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. and respectfully states the following in support of
his Petition:
1. Petitioner is the son of ROSALIE S. ARMENTO ("decedent"), who
died on July 14, 2004, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
2. Decedent left a will dated May 17, 2004 in which Ralph Annento
("Ralph") and Fredrick Richard Armento ("Richard") were named Co-
Executors which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. Petitioner was named in his mother's will as a substitute Executor.
4. Petitioner is a party in interest for the following reason:
1. Petitioner is one of the named heirs in the decedent's last will
and testament and as such is entitled to a share of the decedent's
estate.
5. More than three (3) years and two (2) months have expired since
decedent's death and:
1. Neither of the named Co-Executors have filed for letters of
testamentary
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ii. No steps have been taken by either of the named Co -Executors
to probate the decedent's estate.
6. Renunciations and Joiners for this Petition were mailed to both named
Co-Executors.
7. Fredrick Richard Armento agreed to renounce his rights as Co-
Executor which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
8. Ralph Armento has not replied to Petitioner's request.
9. Petitioner believes that Fredrick Richard Armento and Ralph Armento
should be deemed unwilling or unable to serve as Co-Executors of the
decedent's estate and Petitioner should be appointed Executor.
10. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interests of
the estate that Fredrick Richard Armento and Ralph Armento be
deemed unwilling or unable to serve as Co-Executors of the decedent's
estate and Petitioner should be appointed Executor.
11. Petitioner is willing to act as the Executor of the estate of Rosalie S.
Armento.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner requests that your Court issue a Citation directed
to Ralph Armento and Fredrick Richard Armento, named Co-Executors of the estate of
Rosalie S. Armento, deceased, to show cause why they should not be deemed unwilling
or unable to serve as Co-Executors because of their failure to perform their duties
imposed by law and appoint David Armento the Executor of the Estate of Rosalie S.
Armento.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: 9/Po/cg-
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Attorney I.D. No. 72897
Scott A Stein, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 81738
Elizabeth J. Saylor, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 20013
Attorneys for Petitioner
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 591-1755
Facsimile: (717) 591-1756
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ROSAl.m S. ARMENTa
I, ROSALIE S. ARMENTO, unremarried widow, of the Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and
understanding, do make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking
and making void anyanci all prior Wills by me at any time hetetQfore made.
1.
I direct the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as
the same can conveniently be done.
2.
I give and bequeath my diamond wedding ring to my daughter ROSANNE FOX. This gift
to be death tax free.
3.
All the rest, residue and remainder of my Estate, real, personal and mixed, whatsoever and
wheresoever situate, I give, devise and bequeath in four (4) equal shares to my beloved children,
FREDERICK RICHARD ARMENTO; ROSANNE FOX; RALPH ARMENTO; and DAVID
ARMENTO,~~. I love allofmy children dearly and equally and it is my wish that they
will all agree and getalorig well tOgether in selecting items for themselves and in the settlement of
my estate.
4.
I nominate, constitute and appoint my two sons, Frederick Richard Annento and Ralph
Armenta, to be the Co-Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In the event that they both
should predecease me or for any reason be unwilling or unable to act as Co-Executors, I nominate,
constitute and appoint my daughter and son, Rosanne Fox and David Annento, to be Co-Executors
in their place and stead. I further direct that they shall not be required to file bond or other security
in the Office of the Register of Wills for the purpose of administering my Estate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this .J.J..IJvdayof
~ . A.D. 1994.
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ROSALlE .ARMENT
Signed, seal~published and declared by the above-named ROSAlJE S. ARMENTO as
and for her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who at her requeSt and in her presence,
and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
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RENUNCIATION
Cumberland
REGISTER OF WILLS
COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Estate of Rosalie S. Armento
. Deceased
I, Frederick Richard Armenta
(PrlnJ Name)
_ in my capacity/relationship as
of the above Decedent, hereby renounce the right to
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administer the Estate of the Decedent and respectfully request that Letters be issued to
David Armento
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(SigntJlU1e)
1686 Shiffield Drive
(Street At/tJI'eu)
Blue Bell, PA 60193
(CIty. State. ZIp)
Executed ill Register's Office
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed
before me this day
of
Executed Old of Register's Office
Before the undersigned personally appeared the
party executing this renunoiation and certified
that he or she executed the renunciation for the
purpo stated within on this / SM/ day
of . ~7 .
IlP),lf.- ~(:;'oll
Deputy for Register of Wills
(Signature Bnd Seal ofNouuy or otheraft1ckd qWl1i6ed to
administer oaths. Show date of expinltloft of'Nomrys Commission.)
Form RJY..06 rev. 10.13.06
COMMo~TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
STEVE McGETTIGAN. Notary Public
Hatfield Twp., Montgomery County
MY Commission expire. Aprl120, 2011
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
IN RE:
: No. 07-
Estate of Rosalie S. Armento, Deceased
VERIFICATION
I, David Armento, verify that the statements made in the forgoing document are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. ~ 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:--#J /~~(JO'1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
: No. 07-
Estate of Rosalie S. Annento, Deceased
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ashley R. Sipe, hereby certify that I am on this day serving a copy of the
attached Petition upon the person( s) and in the manner indicated below:
Ralph Armento
2502 Warren Way
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
Fredrick Richard Armento
1686 Shiffield Drive
Blue Bell, PA 60193
Date:
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