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PETITION FOR PROBATE and GRANT OF LETTERS ~' ~,- rT
Estate of Timothy L. Shoff
also known as
Social Security No. 202-42-6328
Deceased.
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The petition of the undersigned respectfully represents that:
Your petitioner(s), who is/are 18 years of age or older, and the execut rix named in the last will of the
above decedent, dated January 29 _ 20 09
and codicil(s) dated
(state relevant circumstances, e.g. renunciation, death of executor, etc.)
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, with his last family or principal residence at
803 Sandbank Rd., Dickinson Township, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065
(list street, number and municipality)
Decedent, then 48 years of age, died January 30 ~ 20 09 , at 54 West "I" Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Except as follows, decedent did not marry, was not divorced and did not have a child born or adopted after
execution of the will offered for probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjudicated incompetent:
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows:
(If domiciled in Pa.) All personal property $
(If not domiciled in Pa.) Personal property in Pennsylvania $ ~0}Q Q(~
(If not domiciled in Pa.) Personal property in County $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania $ ~ ;~ d~ (,~ Gn C
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WHEREFORE, petitioner(s) respectfully request(s) the probate of the last will and codicil(s) presented
herewith and the grant of letterstestamentary
(testamentary; administration c.t.a.; administration d.b.n.c.t.a.)
thereon.
Signature(s) of Petitioner(s)
Residences of Petitioner(s)
54 West "I" Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Register of Wills of Cumberland County
OATH OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
The petitioner(s) above-named swear(s) or affirm(s) that the statements in the foregoing petition are true and
correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of petitioner(s) and that as personal representative(s) of the above
decedent petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the estate according to law. ov
Sworn to or affirme and subscribed ~ •. ~ ~+!
Befo~e me this ~ x'11 day of ~ ~
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DECREE OF PROBATE AND GRANT OF LETTERS ~{_~ ~" '~;
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AND NOW ~ ~~ ~1 ~,~- ~ ~~'`j ~,~ 20r~, in consideration of the petition on th~'reverse sid ~
hereof, satisfactory proo avin een presented~e, IT IS DECREED that the instrument(s), dated
described therein be admitted to probate filed of record as the last will of
Timothy L. Shoff ;and Letters are hereby granted to
Esther G. Armstrong
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FEES 1
Probate, Letters, Etc .............. $ ~ L~ aul Bradford rr, Esquire 71786
Will ................................. $ ~ ~. ~ Attorney (Sup. Ct. LD. No.)
Renunciation ....................... $ 50 East High Street
Short Certificates ~~ ............ $ ~~, a~`j Carlisle, PA 17013
JCP .................................. $ ~~• ~~ Address
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Automation Fee ................... $ ~ ,
Bond ................................. $
Total $ '~/l fl?1 717-258-8558
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA • DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH • VITAL RECORDS
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
(See Instructions and examples on reverse) STATE FILE NUMBER
1. Name d Decedent (Frsl, midde, last, suffix) 2. Sez 3. Social Security Number 4. Dale of Death (Month, tlay, year)
Timoth hof:f 202 - 42- 6328 nu r
5. Age ILasl Binhtlay) Umer 1 year Under 1 day 6. Date of 6idh (!dm(h. day, year) 7. BiMdece (City acrd .stale or Imeign country) Ba. Place al Dazdh (Check Only om)
Manna Gays Hours Mlrwles Hospea: OUer'.
4 8 yrs. June 4 , 1 9 6 0 Car 1 i s 1 e , P d . ^ Inpatient ^ ER /Outpatient ^ DOA ^ Nursing Homo ~.Aesidencn ^Other - Specify
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eb ed. Facgiry Name (II not inslbutlm, give street ell number) 9. VVas Decedent of Hispanic Origin? ~] No ^ Ves 10. Race: American InQ ,Black, While, etc.
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Cumberland Carlisle 54 West I St. Carlisle, Pa. klezican,PuenoRkan,etc.) White
11. Decedents Usual Occ lion Kmtl d wok done tlum moss of womn lee. Do not slate refired 12. Was Decedent ever in the 13. Decedent's Education (Spedty only highest grade mmplatedl 74. Medtel SaNS: Married, Never Marred, 15. Surviving Spwse (If wife, give maitlen name)
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Kintl of Wok Kind dBusiness /Industry U.S. Amred Forces? Elementary /Secondary (0.12) Cdlege ltd or St)
Electrician Nestle-Purina ^y~ ~"" 12 rs Sin le
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18. Famefs Name (First, middle. Wsl, wlfu) 19. Mother's Name (First, middle, maiden wmame)
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20a. Informants Name (Type /Print) 20b. Inlarmant's Maiing Address (Street, city I town, sate, zip code)
Esther G. Armstron Carlisle Pa. 17013
219. Method of Dlsposition ~ ~ Crematbn ^ Dualgn 21 b. Dale of Dlsposaian (Month, day, year) 21 c. Place d Oispodtlm (Name d cemetery, cranatory m amen place) 21tl. Location (City! town, slate, zip code!
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30a. Was an Autopsy 3gb. Were Autopsy Rndrgs 31. Manner al Death 32a. Dale of Injury (Mmm, day, year) 32b, Describe How Injury Ocwrted 32c. Place of Inryry: Home, Fartn, Slreel, Faday,
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT ,,..~
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TIMOTHY L. SHOFF ' ~'7 . ~~
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I, TIMOTHY L. SHOFF, of 803 Sandbank Road, Dickinson Township, Mt Hpl~~_`ings~ ~ ~,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and unsl~iandin~, ~ ~.
do hereby make, publish and declare this as and for my Last Will and Testament, hereby evoking alb ~' `-s
other wills and codicils heretofore made by me. °
FIRST: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses, including my grave
marker, shall be paid from the assets of my estate as soon as practicable after my decease.
SECOND: A. I give devise and specifically bequeath my 1972 Plymouth
Barracuda, and all miscellaneous parts that are associated thereto to my Brother, Jesse L,. Showers,
of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if still owned by me at the time of my death;
B. I give devise and specifically bequeath my 1978 Dodge Power
Wagon 4 Wheel Drive Truck to my Brother, Scott A. Showers, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if still
owned by me at the time of my death;
C. I give devise and specifically bequeath my 1972 Plymouth
Duster to my Nephew, Donald P. Showers, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if it is still owned by me at the
time of my death;
D. I give devise and specifically bequeath my 1996 Dodge Ram D-
150 Pick-up Truck to my Father-in-law, George E. Armstrong, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if still
owned by me at the time of my death;
E. I give devise and specifically bequeath any of my Boy Scout of
America Memorabilia, to my Brother, Jesse L. Showers, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if still owned by
me at the time of my death;
F. I give devise and specifically bequeath my old antique desk that
has a secret compartment, to my Nephew, Donald P. Showers, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, if still
owned by me at the time of my death;
G. I give devise and specifically bequeath my antique china closet,
with any china only, to my Sister, Wanda K. Showers, of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, if still
owned by me at the time of my death;
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H. I give devise and specifically bequeath one shotgun to Andy
Hostetter, of Newville, Pennsylvania, to be eventually handed down to his Son, Eathan, if still owned
by me at the time of my death;
I. I give devise and specifically bequeath any remaining
weapons/long arm from my gun cabinet, to Andy Hostetter, of Newville, Pennsylvania, if still owned
by me at the time of my death;
J. I give devise and specifically bequeath any other remaining
single weapon or long arm to Mike McQuillen, of Landisburg, Pennsylvania, if still owned by me at
the time of my death;
THIRD: In the event I still own Real Property located at 803 Sandbank Road,
My Holly Springs, Dickinson Township, Pennsylvania existing of improvements and approximately
one (1) acre at the time of my death, my dear friend, and Real Estate Agent, Valerie Clouse is to be
given right of first refusal in the listing and marketing of said property, if still owned by me at the
time of my death.
FOURTH: I give devise and bequeath the residue of my estate, of every nature and
wherever situate, to my siblings, Jesse L. Showers, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Scott A. Showers,
of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Wanda K. Showers, of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, equally,
provided that they survive me by thirty (30) days. In the event that any of my siblings predecease
me, their share shall revert to the surviving siblings.
FIFTH: I give, devise, and bequeath specifically, my love and affection and
One ($1.00) dollar only to my Biological Father and any unknown children that may arise. At this
time I do not know the where about of my Biological Father or if~ there are any offspring. In the
event any of these said possible children or Biological Father would challenge the sufficiency of this
Last Will and Testament, all expenses thereto shall not be an expense oil my Estate. Rather, they
bare any and all expense of such proceeding. Finally, if none of my children or my Biological Father
can be located, as there whereabouts are unknown to me; their specific bequest listed above shall
lapse into my Residue Estate.
SIXTH: I nominate, constitute and appoint my Mother, Esther G. Armstrong, of
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament. Should my Mother, Esther G.
Armstrong, fail to qualify or cease to act as Executrix, I appoint my ]Father-in-law, George E.
Armstrong, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Executor of this my Last Will and Testament.
SEVENTH: I direct my Executrix and her successors shall not be required to give
bond for the faithful performance of their duties in this or any other jurisdiction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand anal seal 'to this, my Last Will and
Testament, consisting of four (4) typewritten pages, each identified by my signature, this ~y r day
of ~ , 2009.
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TIMOTHY L. SHOFF
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
I, Timothy L. Shoff, Testator, whose name is signed to the attached or 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 Timothy L. Shoff, the Testator,
this y~ "-'day of , 2009.
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Notes !iK Timot L. Shoff, Testator
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Robin L. Starri •, Notary Public
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above-named Testator, Timothy L. Shoff, as
and for his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, in his sight and
presence, and in the sight and presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as
witnesses.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
We, PAUL BRADFORD ORR and HEATHER L. ORR, the witnesses whose names
are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being duly qualified according to law, do
depose and say that we were present and saw Testator sign and execute the instrument as his Last
Will and Testament; that Timothy L. Shoff signed willingly and that he executed it as his free
and voluntary act for the purpose therein expressed; that each. of us in the hearing and sight of the
Testator signed the Will as witnesses; and that to the best of our knowledge the Testator was at
that time 18 or more years of age, of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence.
Sworn or affirmed to and subscribed to before me by PAUL BRADFORD ORR and
HEATHER L. ORR, witnesses, this Q?Q~day of '~ , 2009.
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