HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0648 Will PETITION FOR PROBATE and GRANT OF LETTERS Will
Estate ...of...J.o.s.epr.h' .G.....V.a~.l.e.n. .................... No ...... .~. . .~. ...........
also known as ......................................
.................................................. To: Register of Wills for the
......................................... Deceased. County of.
Social Security No... 1. 7. .2:-.0.1.~1. 6.9.4 ...................
~ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The petition of the undersigned respectfully represents that:
Your petitioner(s) is/lit~ 18 years of age and the execut .O.r. .................. named in the last will of the
February 23, 2004
above decedent, dated ....................... ~ ..... and codicil(s) dated ....... .n./.a ..................
(State relevant circumstances, e.g. Renunciation, death of executor, etc.)
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with h .ip.. last familf
or principal residence at .. 490.5 .t~as t. Tz. indle. Road, .Apt.. 5.6, .Cumberland. Cou~t:y, .Meckanicsburg.,. PA
........................ .ag.mp. ay.q.
(list street, number and municipality)
Decedent, then 96 years of age, died 7/4/04
at Cour~t. ry .Meado.~a, .Meckanicsburg,..P.A.
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 incom-
petent ............................................................................................
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows:
(If domiciled in Pa.) All personal property $'.~...~.~,?..~.~....~c~,
(If not domiciled in Pa.) Personal property in Pennsylvania $ ............
(If not domiciled in Pa.) Personal property in County $ ............
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania $ ............
situated as follows: .t~o .~3..'~--.. .........
WHEREFORE, pe~tioner(s) respectfully request the probate of the last will and codicil(s) presented here-
with the grant of lotteFff Testamentary " thereon.
-:~.~ (Testamentary, administration c.t.a., administration d.b.n.c.t.a.)
~i~~ Signature(s) and Residence(s)
· of Petitioner(s)
Theodore .Valcis ...................................................................
· ' 2 ! 7' Wa']:nut · Date' 'Road ...........................................................................
·.~--- .-, ~' Shipp..~nsbur~,. PA.. 1725.7 .............................................................
OATH OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
COMMOMWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA t SS
COUNTY OF... CUMB~D ......
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 petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the estate~ccording to law.
Sworn to or affirme¢~ ana, sub- ~' ............................
scribed before me this . ~ . ~ay of ~ ~ ............. ..
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.... ~;~~, ~ . .................. ~ .......................
Estate of .... .J.o.s. qp.h. . 6.:. V. .a.l.~.e.n. .......................... Deceased
· DECREE OF PROBATE AND GRANT OF LETTERS
AND NOW,.....~..~ .... I..~.. ........... t~. 200/~, in consideration of the petition on the reverse side
hereof, satisfactory proof having been presented before me, IT IS DECREED that the instrument(s) dated
.... ?.~?.~.~.~.y.. 2..%,..2.0.0.~. ............................................................................
described therein be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last will of . .J. cmeph. ~....Vallen ...........
and letters .......... .T.e.s.t.a..m .e .~.t.a.~y. .................................................................
are hereby granted to ...... Theodore. Va-lc.is ........................... "'i .......... il ...............
Docume~Attached: []
Oath of Subscribij~Witn_e._ss(s)
Oath of Non-suJ~'~ribing Witness(s) [] '
Oath of Wi~s(s) to mark []
Renun '~on(s) [] . John McD, $1a~r.P.e, .,Jr...,..Esq .... .~.7.297 .....
7 .......... ;sr- D.
.2.5.7..L.~,rl¢o:l-n. Way. .East.,..Chambers~urg, · PA..17201
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X-,~ 6.5 ~. 00 !.~?..~.6.~.7.8f.47 .............................
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his is to certify that the information here given is correctly copied from an original certificate of death duly filed with me as
Local Registrar. The original certificate will be forwarded to the State Vital Records Office for permanen~t filing.
WARNING: It is illegal to duplicate this copy by photostat or photograph. ~;~
Local Registrar
P 10544956
No.
~ Date
H105 143 Rev ~87
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · VITAL RECORDS
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
COUNTY OF ~TH
DECEDE~S ~UAL OCCUPATION INDUSTRY ~ ~ I
RESIDUE i~t 11c.
PERFUMED? AVA,.... TO ~ DATE. INJURY ]TIME ~ INJURy
II
est\wills.O4\valien.jg 1 \2/2-0104
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
JOSEPH G. VALLEN
I, JOSEPH G. VALLEN, of 4905 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory
and understanding, do hereby declare this as and for my last will and testament,
hereby revoking all wills and codicils previously made by me.
FIRST
I hereby direct all my just debts, administrative expenses and all
inheritance taxes that may be due by reason of my death be paid by my
Executor as soon as possible.
SECOND
I direct the payment of my debts and expenses of my last illness and
funeral from my estate as soon after my death as conveniently may be done. I
note that arrangements have already been made for my funeral through Neill
Funeral Home, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. I further direct that I be interred in the
plot l own in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
THIRD
I hereby give, devise and bequeath my personal property and the contents
of my apartment to my nephew, THEODORE VALCIS, provided he survives me.
FOURTH
-I give the sum of $30,000.00 to The Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp
Hill,~Pennsylvania, for the use of the choir there.
FIFTH
-, I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the following
relations in equal shares if living. In the event a nephew should predecease me,
then his share shall lapse and be shared by the remaining residuary beneficiaries,
namely:
my nephew, BERNARD SALINGER;
my nephew, THEODORE VALCIS;
my nephew, ROBERT J. LOSlK.
SIXTH
I appoint my nephew, THEODORE VALCIS, Executor of this will, but
should he fail to qualify or cease to act as such, I appoint my nephew,
BERNARD SALINGER, as Executor in his stead. No fiduciary appointed herein
shall be required to file a bond for performance of fiduciary duties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I_,h,~.ve hereunto set my hand and seal to this my
last will and testament, this ~ ~y of February, 2004.
:~OSEPH G. VALLEN ~
(SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named testator, 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.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
We, JOSEPH G. VALLEN, the testator, and the undersigned witnesses,
whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly
sworn and qualified according to law, do hereby declare to the undersigned
authority that we were present and saw the testator sign and execute the
instrument as his will, and that he had signed willingly (or willingly directed
another to sign for him), and that he executed it as his free and voluntary act for
the purposes therein expressed, and that each of the witnesses, in the presence
and hearing of the testator, signed the will as witness and that to the best of
their knowledge the testator was at that time eighteen years of age or older, of
sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence, and I, the said testator,
do hereby acknowledge that I signed and executed the instrument as my last
will, that I signed it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein
expressed.
Acknowledged, sworn,~nd subscribed
t~9. bhefore me this ~ay of
~~, 2004
(lLJ Not ,y
" NOTA~ S~L
JANE K. HAVNAER, Nota~ Public !
Camp HHI Boro, Cumbed~d ~un~ I
My C~m~lon ~Ir~ Ju~ 24, ~61
IN H R F OMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL
0~ ~Q~l'~;'~r~S(YLVANiA_Cumberland County Branch DISTRICT
CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5.6(a)
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH G. VALLEN
WILL No: 2004- 00648; Administration No: 21-04-0648
To the Register:
I certify that notice of estate administration required by Rule 5.6(a) of the
Orphans' Court Rules was served on or mailed to the following beneficiaries of
the above-captioned estate on August 9, 2004.
Bernard Salinger Robert J. Losik
371 North 71st Street 9171 Falcon Ridge Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17111-5204 Fair Oaks, CA 95628
The Church of the Good Shepherd
3435 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4489
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under Rule
5.6(a).
J~)/nn MeD. Sharpe,'Jr., Esq/
~[ARPE & SHARPE, LLP
257 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-8447
Counsel for Personal Representative
S!tARPE & SttARPE, ALP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
257 LINCOLN WAY EAST
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-2294
AT) N: Glenda F. Strausbaugh
Register
One Courthouse Square
Carl'_sie, PA 17013-3387
SHARPE F.__g SHARPE, LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
257 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201 ~2294
E-mail: sharpelaw@cvn.net
John McD. Sharpe, Jr. Successor To:
J. McDowell Sharpe Sharpe, Gabler & Sharpe
Fax
Telephone September 29, 2004
(717) 263-8447 (717) 263-0279
ATTN: Glenda F. Strausbaugh
Register
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
RE: Estate of Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004 - 00648; PA No. 21-04-0648
Dear Glenda:
Enclosed please find a check in the amount of $39,000.00 which is for payment of
the three-month inheritance tax in connection with the above estate. I have enclosed an
envelope for you to send the receipt back to this office.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
J6'hn McD. Sharpe, Jr.
JMS:lhe
Enc.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REV-1162 EX(11-96)
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
PENNSYLVANIA
RECEIVED FROM: INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
NO. CD 004447
VALCIS THEODORE
217 WALNUT DALE ROAD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
ACN
ASSESSMENT AMOUNT
CONTROL
NUMBER
........ fold ..........
101 $39,000.00
ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 172-01-1694
FILE NUMBER: 21 04-0648
DECEDENT NAME: VALLEN JOSEPH G
DATE OF PAYMENT: 09/30/2004
POSTMARK DATE: 09/29/2004
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 07/04/2004
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $39,000.00
REMARKS: VALLEN ESTATE
CHECK# 105
INITIALS: CCP
SEAL RECEIVED BY: GLENDA FARNER STRASBAUGH
REGISTER OF WILLS
REGISTER OF WILLS
COHNONNEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES DEPARTHENT OF REVENUE
INHERITANCE TAX
DEPT. 280601
HARR~URG, PA 17128-0601 NOTICE OF INHER/TANCE TAX
APPRAISENENT, ALLONANCE OR DISALLOHANCE
OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSNENT OF TAX
DATE 09-20-2004
ESTATE OF HOOKS HARJORZE A
DATE OF DEATH 08-05-2005
FILE NUHBER 21 05-0648
COUNTY CUHBERLAND
FRANCIS A ZULLI ESQ ACN 101
NION ETAL Amoun~ Remi~ed
109 LOCUST ST
HBG PA 17101
HAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REHZT PAYNENT TO:
REGISTER OF NILLS
CUHBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA -~'~F015~.~ ~
...... .... ........ :.i: .........
REV-/Sq7 EX AFP (01-03) NOTXCE OF XNHERXTANCE TAX APPRAXSEHENT~ ALCOWANCE~R "
DXSALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTXONS AND ASSESSHENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF HOOKS MARJORIE AFILE NO. 21 05-0648 ACN 101 -~ATE 0g'20-2004
TAX RETURN WAS: ( ) ACCEPTED AS FILED (X) CHANGED SEE ATTACHED NOTICE
RESERVATION CONCERNING FUTURE INTEREST - SEE REVERSE ~'~
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN ~-
1. Real Es~e~e (Schedule A) (1) 152~500.00 ~OTE: To insure proper
2. S~ocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2) 55~807.97 credi* ~o your accoun*,
$. Closely Held S*ock/Par~nership In~eres~ (Schedule C) (5) .00 sube/~ *he upper por*Aon
fi. Hor~gages/No~es Receivable (Schedule D) (fi) .00 of ~his form wi~h your
$. Cash/Bank Deposi~s/Nisc. Personal Proper~y (Schedule E) ($) 112;084.19 ~ax payment.
6. Jointly O~ned Proper~y (Schedule F) (6) .00
7. Transfers (Schedule G) (7} .00
8. To'al Asse~s (8) 278,592.16
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEHPTZONS: 57,478.77
9. Funeral Expenses/Adm. Cos~s/Hisc. Expenses (Schedule H) (9)
10. Debts/Hot,gage Liabili*ies/Liens (Schedule I) (10) 6;456.85
11. To,al Deduc*ions (11)
12. Ne~ Value of Tax Re*urn (12) 254,456.56
15. Charitable/Governmental Beques*s; Non-elected 9115 Trus*s (Schedule J) (15) 210,456.56
1~. Ne* Value of Es~a~e Sub~ec~ ~o Tax (1~) 24,000.00
NOTE: Z~ an assessment was issued previously, lines 1~, 15 and/or 16, 17, 18 and 19 will
reflect figures that /nclude the tots1 of ALL returns assessed to date.
ASSESSHENT OF TAX:
15. Amoun~ of L/ne 1~ a~ Spouse1 ra~e (15) .00 X O0 = .00
16. Amoun~ of Line 1~ ~exable e* LAneal/Cless A re~e (16) 11,000.00 x 045 = 495.00
17. Amoun~ of Line 1~ a~ Sibling ra~e (17). 5,000.00 x 12 = 600.00
18. Amoun~ of Line 1~ ~axable a* Collateral/Class B re~e (18) 8,000.00 X 15 = 1,200.00
19. Principal Tax Due (19)= 2,295.00
TAX CREDITS:
PAYHENT RECEIPT D/SCOUNT (+)
AHOUNT PAID
DATE NUNBER INTEREST/PEN PAID (-)
07-22-2004 CD004186 .00 2,295.00
]}ALANCE OF UNPAID INTEREST/PENALTY AS OF 07-25-2004 TOTAL TAX CREDIT Z,295.00
BALANCE OF TAX DUEI .00
ZNTEREST AND PEN. 20.20
TOTAL DUE 20.20
IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE ( ZF TOTAL DUE ZS LESS THAN $1, NO PAYHENT IS REQUIRED. ~/
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST. IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (CR), YOU NAY BE DU
E]r~
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORH FOR INSTRUCTIONS.)
RESERVATZOH: Estates of decadents dying on or before December II, [982 -- if any future interest in the estate is transferred
in possession or enjoyment to Class B (collateral) beneficiaries of tho decedent after the expiration of any estate for
life or for years, the Commoneaa[th hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer Inheritance Taxes
at the [aaful Class B (collateral) rate on any such future interest.
PURPOSE OF
NOTICE: To fulfill the requirements of Section Zl~O of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act, Act 25 of ZOO0. (TI P.S.
Section 91~0).
PAYNENT: Detach the top portion of this Not[ca and submit aith your payment to the Register of Hills printed on the reverse slde.
--Hake check or money order payable to: REGISTER OF HILLS, AGENT
REFUND (CR): A refund of a tax credit, ahich was not requested on the Tax Return, may be requested by completing an "Application
for Refund of Pennsylvania Inheritance and Estate Tax" (REV-IS15). Applications ara available at the Office
of the Register of Hills, any of the 25 Revenue District Offices, or by calling the special Z~-hour
answering service for forms ordering: 1-800-$62-ZOS0~ services for taxpayers with special hearing and / or
speaking needs: 1-800-~7-$0Z0 (TT only).
OBJECTIONS: Any party in interest not satisfied with the appraisement, allowance, or disallowance of deductions, or assessment
of tax (including discount or interest} as shown on this Notice must object within sixty (60) days of receipt of
this Notice by:
--written protest to the PA Department of Revenue, Board of Appeals, Dept. 281021, Harrisburg, PA 17lIB-lOll, OR
--election to have the matter determined at audit of the account of the personal representative, OR
--appeal to the Orphans' Court.
ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE
CORRECTIONS: Factual errors discovered on this assessment should ba addressed in writing to: PA Department of Revenue,
Bureau of Individual Taxes, ATTN: Post Assessment Review Un[t, Dept. Z80601, Harrisburg, PA 171Z8-0601
Phone (717) 787-6505. See page S of the booklet "Instructions for Inheritance Tax Return for a Resident
Decedent" (REV-IS01) for an explanation of administratively correctable errors.
DISCOUNT: If any tax due is paid within three (3) calendar months after the decmdant's death, a five percent (SI) discount of
the tax paid is al[owed.
PENALTY: The 15Z tax amnesty non-participation penalty is computed on the total of the tax and interest assessed, and not
paid before January 18, 1996, the first day after the and of the tax amnesty period. This non-participation
penalty is appealable in the same manner and in the the same tiaa period as you mould appeal the tax and interest
that has been assessed as indicated on this notice.
INTEREST: Interest is charged beginning with first day of delinquency, or nine (9) months and one (1) day from the date of
death, to the date of payment. Taxes which became delinquent before January l, 1982 bear interest at the rate of
six (6Z) percent per annum calculated at a daily rate of .00016~. All taxes which became delinquent on and after
January 1, 198Z will bear interest at a rate which w[11 vary from calendar year to calendar year with that rate
announced by the PA Department of Revenue. The applicable interest rates for 1982 through 2OOq ara:
Interest Daily Interest Daily Interest Daily
Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor
1982 lOX .O005qB ~)'~'8-1991 llX .O00SOX ~ 9Z .o00gq7
198S 162 .000~38 1992 92 .O00Zq7 200Z 62 .O0016q
198q llZ ,000301 1993-199q 7Z .O0019Z ZOO3 5Z .000137
1965 13Z .000356 1995-1998 9Z .O00Zq7 200~ qZ .000110
1986 lOX .O00ZTq 1999 72 .O00lgg
1987 lOX .O00Z7q ZOO0 7Z ,O0019Z
--Interest is calculated as follows:
INTEREST = BALANCE OF TAX UNPAID X NUNBER OF DAYS DELINQUENT X DALLY INTEREST FACTOR
--Any Notice issued after the tax becomes delinquent will reflect an interest calculation to fifteen (15) days
beyond the date of the assessment. If payment is made after the interest computation date shown on the
Notice, additional interest must be calculated.
REV-1470 EX (~-88) *
EXPLANATION
COMMONVVEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF CHANGES
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
DECEDENTS NAME FILE NUMBER
Marjorie A Hooks 2103-0648
REVIEVVED BY ACN
Sandra J Eslinger 101
ITEM
SCHEDULE NO. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
The value of the estate has been adjusted as the result of the correction of an error in
arithmetic.
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RELEASE AND REFUNDING BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Theodore G. Valcis,
Executor of the Estate of Joseph G. Vallen, do hereby acknowledge that I have received
of and from Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, successor by merger to Allfirst
Trust Company of Pennsylvania, N.A., formerly known as Allfirst Bank, formerly known
as FMB Bank, Successor by merger to Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust Company,
Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement dated October 25, 2000, with Joseph G.
Vallen, late of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, deceased, consisting of cash in the
amount of two hundred fifty-six thousand two hundred ninety-four dollars and sixty-one
cents ($256,294.61).
AND the undersigned, in consideration of said payment and transfer, does hereby
agree, upon written request of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, to refund to
the said Trust pro rata whatever assets, in kind or in cash, that may be necessary in the
future to discharge any liabilities of the Trust.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this iC~Say of
J~OVO~-~e,l," , 2004.
WITNESS: ~:
l " Theodore G. Valcis, :.9
Executor of the Estate of Joseph_G. Vallen
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF ~ )
On this, the [~ day of ~ o ~ , 2004, before me, a Notary Public in
and for said State and County, personally appeared Theodore G. Valcis, Executor of the
Estate of Joseph G. Vallen, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing Release and Refunding Bond and acknowledged that
he executed the same for the purposes therein contained and desires that the same be
recorded as such.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal.
NOTAEIAL SEAL
LINDA H. EAKL~, Notary Public
Boro of Chambersburg, Flmnitlin Co.
]~y C.~ommi~/oll ]~gires O~o~r 2, 2008
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT
THIS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT is made this _,f~O"~f/~day of October,
2000, by and between Joseph G. Vallen~ of Mechanicsburg~ Penn.~ylvania, herein called the
"Settlor," and Allfirst Trust Company of Pennsylvania, N.A. herein called the "Trustee," or its
successors or assigns by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise.
In consideration of the covenants and mutual promises herein contained, the Settlor and
the Trustee hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. Trust Property; Name
A. The Settlor does hereby transfer, assign, convey and deliver to the Trustee the
sum of one dollar ($1.00) and the property described in Schedule A attached hereto, the receipt of
which is acknowledged by the Trustee.
B. All real and personal property heretofore or hereafter received by the Trustee shall
form a part of the trust estate, and shall be herein referred to as, the "trust estate".
ARTICLE II. Payment of Trust Income and Principal to Settlor
During the lifetime of the Settlor, the Trustee shall pay from time to time, to or for the
benefit of the Settlor such sums from the net income or principal of the Trust as the Settlor (or the
Settlor's duly appointed attorney-in-fact) may request in writing or otherwise. Any income not
distributed on an annual basis shall be added to principal.
ARTICLE III. Withdrawal of Trust Principal
A. During the Settlor's lifetime, the Trustee shall have the power and authority
hereunder to make payments of net income or principal for the Settlor's health, maintenance,
comfort or support, and the Trustee may make any such payments to or for the benefit of the Settlor,
or to the individual who is, in the sole judgment of the Trustee, in proper charge of the Settlor,
whether with or without a court order; and in every such event payments may be made, received
and applied without the necessity of any accounting to, qualification in, or approval of any court,
and any such payments made in good faith shall be deemed proper and shall constitute a complete
release and acquittance of the Trustee therefor.
B. The Settlor shall have the power and authority upon written notice to the Trustee,
to withdraw any part or all of the principal of the trust estate, so that the trust estate may be
terminated in whole or in part in the sole and absolute discretion of the Settlor.
Optional Provision for Spouse:
The Settlor directs that the following paragraph (initial one)
z~shall
shall not
be a part of this Agreement:
C. Whenever, in the sole and absolute opinion of the Trustee, the Settlor shall be
incapable of exercising the foregoing power of withdrawal, the Trustee in its sole and absolute
discretion may make payments of the net income or principal for the Settlor's spouse's health,
maintenance, or support, and the Trustee may make any such payments to or for the benefit of the
Settlor's spouse, or to the individual who is, in the sole judgment of the Trustee, in proper charge of
the Setflor's spouse, whether with or without a court order; and in every such event payments may
be made, received and applied without the necessity of any accounting to, qualification in, or
approval of any court, and any such payments made in good faith shall be deemed proper and shall
constitute a complete release and acquittance of the Trustee therefor.
ARTICLE IV. Payment of Taxes and Expenses
Upon the death of the Settlor, the Trustee, after consultation with the Personal
Representative of the S ettlor's estate, may pay from the trust estate:
A. To the proper taxing authorities for the account of the Settlor's estate:
1. All income taxes payable with respect to income received by the Settlor
prior to the Settlor's death, or payable by the Settlor's estate after the Settlor's death,
2. All estate and inheritance taxes (including any interest and penalties
thereon not caused by negligent delay) payable with respect to all property included in the Settlor's
gross estate, whether or not such property constitutes a part of the trust estate, and
3. All unpaid gift taxes on any gifts made by or attributed to the Settlor
during the Settlor's lifetime;
B. All debts, claims, funeral expenses, and administration expenses (including
commissions and legal fees) which, in the sole and exclusive judgment of the Trustee, properly are
payable by and duly chargeable against, the Settlor's probate estate or the trust estate;
C. All other taxes, costs, expenses, fees, disbursements or interest (other than as
provided in paragraph A above) and/or penalties not caused by negligent delay which the Trustee, in
its sole and exclusive judgment, shall deem to be properly payable by or on behalf of the Settlor's
probate estate or by the trust estate.
ARTICLE V. Balance of the Trust Estate
All of the balance of the trust estate then remaining in the hands of the Trustee after any
payments described in the foregoing Article IV and including all additions thereto shall be paid over
and distributed to:
A. Any one or more of such persons and corporations, including the Settlor's estate or
creditors or to the creditors of the Settlor's estate, as by last will and testament the Settlor effectively
may appoint, including gifts in trust; provided, however, that no exercise of such power of
appointment shall be effective unless reference thereto shall be made in a valid will executed by the
Settlor, specifically mentioning this Agreement and expressly intending to exercise such power.
The Trustee may determine that such power was not exercised if within six (6) months of the date of
the death of the Settlor the Trustee shall not have received a copy ora will duly admitted to probate
exercising such power.
B. All of such share not so effectively appointed shall be paid over to the Settlor's
Estate.
ARTICLE VI. Administrative Provisions for Trust
A. No Bond. The Trustee of each trust created hereunder shall serve as such at all
times without bond.
13. Succession. Any successor or substitute Trustee hereunder shall have all the
rights, powers, discretion, duties and responsibilities granted to or imposed upon the Trustee named
herein; provided, however, that any successor or substitute Trustee shall have no obligation to
inquire into, nor any liability for, the prior administration of any trust.
C. No Court Supervision. None of the trusts herein created shall be administered
under the direction or jurisdiction of any court. If any trust hereunder nonetheless is subject to the
jurisdiction of any court, such jurisdiction shall extend only to the particular matter considered, and
shall terminate upon conclusion of the proceeding.
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D. Other Assets of Beneficiary_. Wherever the Trustee hereunder shall have the
power to pay over and distribute to or for the benefit of any beneficiary such amounts as in its sole
and absolute discretion the Trustee may or shall deem to be necessary, reasonable or desirable, the
Trustee may, but shall not be required to, inquire into or investigate any other income or resources
then available to such beneficiary.
E. Life Insurance Proceeds. The Trustee shall determine what part of all life
insurance proceeds or other death benefits, if any, payable to it shall be made a part of any trust.
The Trustee shall not be obligated to prosecute any action to collect such payments unless it is
indemnified in the manner and in an amount satisfactory to it or unless it shall determine that the
other assets of the trust are sufficient to pay all expenses of prosecuting such action.
F. Corporate Trustee Holds Assetq. The corporate Trustee shall retain custody of all
assets of any trust hereunder created, and any individual Trustee shall be excused from any liability
on account thereof.
G. Compensation of Corporate Trustee. The corporate Trustee shall be entitled to
compensation hereunder for its normal management services as calculated under the corporate
Trustee's schedule of fees published from time to time. The corporate Trustee shall also be entitled
to reasonable additional compensation from the principal of the trust for services other than those
related to normal trust administration, such as investigations relating to discretionary payments of
income or principal. A copy of the corporate Trustee's current fee schedule is attached as Schedule
B hereto.
H. No Apportionment of Income. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding,
the Settlor directs that on the death of any person theretofore entitled to receive income hereunder,
no apportionment shall be made thereof, and all accrued and undistributed income shall be paid to
the beneficiary, or ratably to the beneficiaries, next entitled to receive the income or principal of the
trust.
I. Actual Notice. Until the Trustee shall receive actual notice of any birth, death or
other event on which the right to receive any payment and/or distribution of income and/or principal
may depend, the Trustee shall not be liable to any beneficiary of the trust for payments or
distributions theretofore made in good faith.
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J. Indemnification. Settlor shall indemnify and hold Trustee, its directors, officers,
employees, agents, shareholders, representatives, parent, affiliates and subsidiaries harmless from
any and all claims, losses, costs, expenses, fees, charges, damages, liabilities, actions, causes of
action, or any other sums whatsoever, charged to, incurred or paid by Trustee in connection with,
related to, or arising from, directly or indirectly, this Agreement, or by reason of any other actions,
contracts or agreements entered into by Trustee in connection herewith; save and except this
indemnification shall not apply to claims where gross negligence is proven.
ARTICLE VII. Powers of Trustee
In addition to all powers, authorities and discretion granted to it by common law, statute or
under any rule of court, the Settlor hereby expressly authorizes and empowers the Trustee in its sole
and absolute discretion to:
A. retain thc securities of the corporate Trustee hereunder (or any parent, successor or
subsidiary corporation thereof) and to invest and reinvest in real or leasehold property, tangible or
intangible personal property, common trust funds, mutual funds, common stocks, preferred stocks,
bonds, and debentures, all as the Trustee may consider advisable or proper, without application to,
or the approval of, any court and without being restricted as to the character of any investment by
any statute or nde of law or court governing thc investment of trust funds;
B. invest and reinvest income and principal in securities of, or other interests in, a no-
load, open end management type investment company, or investment trust registered under the
provisions of the federal Investment Company Act of 1940 that does not impose a contingent
deferred sales charge or distribution charge on that investment, and the Trustee shall have such
power even if a corporate Trustee serving hereunder or an affiliate of such corporate fiduciary
provides services as investment advisor or manager, sponsor, distributor, custodian, transfer agent,
registrar, or similar related services to the investment company or investment trust and receives
reasonable compensation for those services;
C. sell, lease (irrespective of the possible termination of the trust), improve, partition,
mortgage, exchange or otherwise dispose of any and all property at any time forming a part of the
trust, in such manner, for such purposes and upon such terms as the Trustee may deem advisable;
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D. vote in person or by proxy with respect to any shares of stock or other securities
held by it, for any purpose, and to take any other action which the Trustee may deem necessary or
proper in connection therewith, participate in any voting trust, merger or reorganization and to hold
investments in the name of a nominee;
E. make divisions or distributions of the assets of any trust in money or in kind, or
partly in money and partly in kind, and to cause any part of any such trust to be composed of
property different in kind from any other part; except as otherwise herein specifically provided, the
judgment and any determination of the Trustee in connection therewith, including values assigned
to various assets, shall be binding and conclusive on all persons interested therein;
F. borrow or advance money for any purpose connected with the protection,
preservation or improvement of the trust, and create one or more mortgages on, or pledges of, any
part or all of the property included in such trust, whenever the Trustee shall deem the same in its
judgment advisable;
G. pay, compromise, compound, extend, modify, renew, adjust, litigate, submit to
arbitration, sell or release any claims or demands of the trust against others or of others against such
trust as the Trustee shall deem advisable and to make any payments in connection therewith;
H. execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments in writing which the
Trustee may deem advisable to carry out any of the powers described herein, including the power to
indicate any division or distribution of any trust by deeds or other writings or instruments recorded
among the public records of any jurisdiction where any such property may be located. No party to
any such instrument in writing signed by the Trustee shall be bound to see to the application by the
Trustee of any money or other property paid and delivered to it pursuant to the terms of such
instrument;
I. exercise, or consent to the exercise of, any tax options or elections allowed by any
federal, state or local tax law;
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J. retain agents such as accountants, attorneys, health advisors, and real estate agents
or other advisors to assist in the administration of the Trust and to pay them from Trust assets.
Check one box:
[~ All investment decisions shall be made in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Trustee and its discretion pursuant to the powers hereinabove conferred upon it shall be
binding and conclusive upon all persons, beneficiaries or remaindermen.
[--] No changes shall be made in the investments constituting the trust without
the consent of the Settlor during the term of the Settlor's life, unless at the time the consent be
required, the Settlor be so ill or incapacitated as to be unable to signify approval or disapproval,
or unless the Settlor's whereabouts be unknown or the Settlor be not readily accessible, in any of
such events the Trustee may take such action as it deems advisable without obtaining such
consent. The decision of the Trustee in respect to the necessity for dispensing with the consent
of the Settlor, because of the existence of such circumstances, shall be conclusive and binding
upon all persons interested in the trust and all persons dealing with it.
ARTICLE VIII. Additional Trust Property_
Subject to the acceptance of the Trustee, the Settlor and/or any other person may at any
time deposit with, or transfer, devise, bequeath or appoint to the Trustee additional property to be
held, administered and ultimately distributed hereunder as a part of the trust estate.
ARTICLE IX. Revocation and Modification
The Settlor hereby reserves the right and power at any time and from time to time
during the Settlor's lifetime to revoke the trust hereby created in whole or in part, and to modify
or amend in any respect any of the terms and provisions hereof, including the power to withdraw
any or all property from the trust estate and to remove the Trustee and appoint a successor Trustee
(such removal to be effective upon receipt by the Trustee of the successor Trustee's written
acceptance of such appointment) by written notice delivered to the Trustee, without the consent of
any other person and without notice to any person other than the Trustee; provided that the
obligations of the Trustee shall not be increased nor its compensation reduced without its consent.
ARTICLE X. Taxpayer Certification by Client
The Settlor certifies (1) that the Taxpayer Identification Number shown on this Agreement
is correct and (2) that the Settlor is not subject to backup withholding either because the Settlor has
not been notified that it is subject to backup withholding as a result ora failure to report all interest
or dividends or the Imemal Revenue Service has notified the Settlor that it is no longer subject to
backup withholding. (NOTE: Strike item (2) if the Settlor has been notified that it is subject to
backup withholding and has not received a notice from Imernal Revenue Service that backup
withholding has terminated.)
ARTICLE XI. Acceptance by Trustee
The Trustee hereby accepts the trusts herein created, and agrees to serve as Trustee
hereunder.
ARTICLE XII. Terms
A. Throughout this Trust Agreemem, when the context or circumstances so require,
references to the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa, and references to any
gender shall include any other gender.
The headings used herein are for convenience only and do not affect or modify the
provisions of this Trust Agreement.
C. This Trust Agreement, and all of its terms, conditions, provisions and limitations,
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Settlor and the Trustee have hereunto set their hands and
affixed their seals, respectively, the day and year first above mentioned.
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Set~or's S~gnature
(717) 7374698 Joseph G. Vallen , Settlor
Settlor's Telephone No. Settlor's Name (please print)
172-01-1694 Settlor's Address:
Settlor's Taxpayer I.D. No.
4905 E. Trindle Road, Apt. 66
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
ATTEST: ALLFIRST TRUST COMPANY
OF PEN'N'SYLVANIA, N.A.
Ray~find A. McGeary, Senior V~sident
Address
213 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
NOTE: IF REAL PROPERTY IS A PORTION OF THE TRUST, THIS AGREEMENT
MUST BE NOTARIZED.
SCHEDULE A
Revocable Trust Agreement
Dated October, 2000
(SEE A~I"I~A(]H]ED SCI:I'I~i)UI.E '"A'")
ALLFIRST TRUST COMPANY
O~NSYLVANIA, N.A, T~:~stee
Ray~nd A. McGeary, S~iic~r ~'i~sident -
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SCHEDULE "A'
CASH:
Money Fund Altemative Account $40,000.00
$20,000. Allfirst Bank Certificate of Deposit, 5.870%,
due 03/15/01, #80000002180417 20,000.00
15,000. Allfirst Bank Certificate of Deposit, 6.350%,
due 05/27/01, #80000002180550 15,000.00
11,424.97 Mellon Bank Certificate of Deposit, 3.4403%,
due 11/10/01, #00431305 11,424.97
28,618.89 Mellon Bank Certificate of Deposit, 3.1984%,
due 12/10/01, #00890709 28,618.89
21,000.00 First Union Certificate of Deposit, 5.830%
due 01/14/01, #247412050930790 21,000.00
11,105.99 First Union Certificate of Deposit, 6.300%,
due 06/09/01, #247412051187635 11,105.99
44,574.69 First Union Certificate of Deposit, 6.950%,
due 05/12/02, #247412051220938 44,574.69
30,000.00 PNC Bank, Certificate of Deposit, 5.839%,
due 07/10/01, #31300181101 30,000.00
36,000.00 PNC Bank, Certificate of Deposit, 5.837%,
due 12/19/01, #31700176616 36,000.00
122,967.97 Harris Savings Bank, Certificate of Deposit, 5.23%,
due 01/06/01, #405083369 122,967.97
8,369.78 Harris Savings Bank, Certificate of Deposit, 4.69%,
due 06/14/01, #455313779 8,369.78
SCHEDULE B
FEE SCHEDULE
See attached Fee Schedule.
ALLFIRST TRUST COMPANY
OF PE'NI~YLVANIA, N.A. ~.--}
Raymond A. McGeary, Senior V~President
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PERSONAL TRUST AND INVESTMENT SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE
.30% of the market value of assets
The annual investment management fee does not apply to investments in any of the
fluctuating NAV portfolios of the ARK Funds.
.70% on the first $500,000;
.55% on the next $500,000;
.35% on the next $1,000,000; and
.10% on the balance over $2,000,000.
$1,000 prorated and paid monthly
This fee schedule is for normal services required in the management of a trust. Additional fees are
charged if the trust demands services beyond those normally required or if the trust holds real estate,
closely-held business interests or life insurance. For services required in the partial or complete
termination of a trust, reasonable and appropriate charges, not to exceed 2% of trust assets, will be
assessed commensurate with the work performed and the responsibility assumed. There will be no
termination fee assessed if a trust is revoked or transferred by the Grantor. The allocation of fees
between income and principal shall be within the discretion of the trustee.
Allied Investment Advisors Inc., an affiliate of Allfirst Trust Company, N.A., receives investment
advisory fees directly from the ARK Funds, and Allfirst Trust Company, N.A. receives fees as the
custodian for the ARK Funds and for certain administrative services provided to ARK Funds. These
fees and other operating expenses are described in the ARK Funds prospectus accompanying this fee
schedule, which should read carefully and retained for future reference. Investment advisory fees for
all money market portfolios held in IRA Rollover accounts shall be rebated to the account.
PERSONAL TRUST AND INVESTMENT SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE
Annual Fee --
Annual Fee -- If ARK Funds Used
Account Size: If ARK Funds Not Used: For All Investments*:
$ 200,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,600
$ 300,000 $ 4,000 $ 1,900
$ 400,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,200
$ 500,000 $ 6,000 $ 2,500
$ 600,000 $ 6,850 $ 2,800
$ 700,000 $ 7,700 $ 3,100
$ 800,000 $ 8,550 $ 3,400
$ 900,000 $ 9,400 $ 3,700
$ 1,000,000 $ 10,250 $ 4,000
$ 2,000,000 $ 16,750 $ 7,000
$ 3,000,000 $ 20,750 $ 10,000
$ 4,000,000 $ 24,750 $ 13,000
$ 5,000,000 $ 28,750 $ 16,000
$10,000,000 $ 48,750 $ 31,000
* This fee only reflects account level expenses. Additional expenses are incurred by each individual
portfolio of ARK Funds. For more details on these expenses, please consult the ARK Funds
prospectus accompanying this fee schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
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DATE OF DEATH (MM.DD.YEAR) DATE OF BIRTH IMM.DD.YEAR)
7/4/04 4/1/08
(IF APPLICABLE) SURVIVING SPOUSE'S NAME (LAST, FIRST, AND MIDDLE INITIAL)
THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED IN DUPLICATE WITH THE
REGISTER OF WILLS
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
172
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[.!I 1. Original Return
o 4. Limited Estate
[XJ 6. Decedent Died Testate (Attach ooPY of Will)
o 9. Litigation Proceeds Received
o 2. Supplemental Return
o 4a. Future Interest Compromise (date of death after 12-12-62)
07. Decedent Maintained a Living Trust (AUach copy of Trust)
o 10. Spousal Poverty Credit (date of death between 12.31.91 and 1-1-95)
o 3. Remainder Return (date ofdealh prior 10 12-13-82)
o 5. Federal Estate Tax Return Required
8. Total Number of Safe Deposit Boxes
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FIRM NAME (llApplicable)
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS
SHARPE & SHARPE, LLP
257 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
TELEPHONE NUMBER
(717) 263-8447
1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship
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4. Mortgages & Notes Receivable (Schedule 0)
5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscelianeous Personal Property
(Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
D Separate Billing Requested
7, Inter-Vivos Transfers & Miscellaneous Non-Probate Property
(Schedule G or L)
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8. Total Gross Assets (total Lines 1-7)
9. Funeral Expenses & Administrative Costs (Schedule H)
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354,519.13
(9) 39,720.60
(10) 4,<;79 7<;
10. Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities, & Liens (Schedule I)
11. Total Deductions (total Lines 9 & 10)
(11) 44,300.35
112) 310,218.78
(13) 30.000.00
(14) 280,218.78
12. Net Value of Estate (Line 8 minus Line 11)
13. Charitable and Governmental Bequests/See 9113 Trusts for which an election to tax has not been
made (Schedule J)
14. Net Value Subject to Tax (Line 12 minus Line 13)
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABLE RATES
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rate, or transfers under See, 9116 (a)(1.2)
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(19) 42,032.82
16. Amount of Line 14 taxabie at lineal rate
17. Amount of Line 14 taxable at sibling rate
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate
280,218.78
19, Tax Due
20.0
CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A REFUND OF AN OVERPAYMENT
Decedent's Complete Address:
STREET ADDRESS 4905 East Trindle Road
CITY Mechanicsburg 1- STATE PA I ZIP 17050
Tax Payments and Credits:
1. Tax Due (Page 1 Line 1 g)
2. Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
8. Prior Payments
C. Discount
(1) 42.032.82
,9,000 00
1.950.00
Total Credits (A+ 8 + C) (2) 40,950.00
3. InteresYPenally if applicable
D. Interest
E. Penally
TotallnteresUPenalty ( 0 + E ) (3)
4. If Line 21s greater Ihan Line 1 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is tI1e OVERPAYMENT.
Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a refund (4)
5. If Line 1 + Line 3 is greater than Line 2, enter the difference. This is the TAX DUE.
A. Enter the interest on the tax due,
(5)
(5A)
1,082.82
8. Enter the total of Une 5 + 5A. This is the BALANCE DUE. (58) 1 ,082.82
Make Check Payable to: REGISTER OF WILLS, AGENT
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOllOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
1. Did decedent make a transfer and: Yes No
a. retain the use or Income of the property transferred;. ...................... 0 IX]
b. retain the right to designate who shall use the property transferred or its income; ................ 0 IX]
C. retain a reversionary interest; or... ................ ................. .. 0 JX]
d. receive the promise for life of either payments, benefits or care?.... ...................... ....................... 0 IX]
2. If death occurred after December 12, 1982, did decedent transfer property within one year of death
without receiving adequate consideration? ..... ............................................. ..................... ............... 0 IX]
3. Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death? ............. 0 I&J
4. Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuily, or other non-probate property which
contains a beneficiary designation? . .............................. 0 I&J
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS YES, YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare thai I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules 81ld statemsllts, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, if is true, CDTTed
and complete,
Declaration of pre parer otherlhan the personal represenlative is based on all informalion of which preparerhas any knowledge.
SIG~ OF PERSON RESP2I'JSI}l.lEj;OR FILING RETURN
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ADDRESS Theodore Valcis
217 Walnut Dale Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257
SIGNATO~E,9\ PREPARER OTHER T(lAN,REPRESENTATI E
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ADDRESS 0 n c. ar q.
S~E & SHARPE, 257 W yEast, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before January 1, 1995, the tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 3%
[72 PS S9116 (a) (1.1) (i)J.
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For dates of death on or after January 1, 1995, Ihe tax rate imposed on the nel value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 0% [72 PS. S9116 la) 11.1) (ii)l.
The statute does not exemot a transfer to a surviving spouse from tax, and the statuto/)' requirements for disclosure of assets and filing a tax return are still applicable even if
the surviving spouse is the only beneficial)'.
For dates of death on or after July 1, 2000:
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers from a deceased child twenty-one years of age or younger at death to or for the use of a natural parent, an adoptive parent,
or a slepparent of the child is 0% [72 PS. s9116(a)(I.2)1.
The tax rale imposed on the net value of transfers to orlor the use of Ihe decedent's lineal beneficiaries is 4.5%, except as noted in 72 PS S9116(1.2) [72 P.S. s9116(a)(I)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of Ihe decedent's siblings is 12% [72 P.S. s9116(a)(1.3)]. A sibiin9 is defined, under Section 9102, as an
individual who has at least one parent in common with the decedent, whether by blood or adoption.
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Resident Oecedent
SCHEDULE "B"
STOCKS AND BONDS
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Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004 - 00648
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PA No.: 21-04-0648
(All property jointLy owned with Ri~ht of Survivorship must be disclosed on Schedule lIFII)
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
VALUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
$ 50,515.63
$ 102.26
$ 50,640.63
$ 973.96
$ 50,718.75
$ 586.63
$ 24,941.41
$ 59.55
$ 49,492.15
$ 233.16
$ 24,836.25
1.
50000 Federal Home Loan,
Matured, 3/15/05 @ 4.125%
Accrued interest, 1/14/04 - 7/4/04
2.
50000 Federal Home Loan,
Matured: 1/14/05 @ 4.125%
Accrued interest, 1/14/04 - 7/4/04
3.
50000 Federal National Mortgage Association
Matured: 3/15/05 @ 3.875%
Accrued interest, 3/15/04 - 7/4/04
4.
25000 Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp.
Matured, 5/15/05 - @ 1.75%
Accrued interest, 5/15/04 - 7/4/04
5.
50000 Federal National Mortgage Association
Matured, 4/15/06 @ 2.125%
Accrued interest, 4/15/04 - 7/4/04
6.
25000 Federal National Mortgage Association
Matured, 12/1/04
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 2, Recapitulation)
$253,100.38
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Inheritance fax Return
Resident Decedent
SCHEDULE "E"
CASH. BANK DEPOSITS AND
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROPERTY
t~IAlt UI-
Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004 - 00648
rILe. NUMljl:.K
FA No.: 21-04-0648
(All orooerty jointly owned with Right of Survivorship must be disclosed on Schedule IlFlll.
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION VALUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
M&T checking account no. 87167395 $ 1,990.67
M&T money market fund $ 97,493.09
Country Meadows Nursing Horne refund $ 1.912.99
Donegal Homeowner's Insurance refund $ 22.00
1.
2.
3.
4.
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 5, Recapitulation)
$101,418.75
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Resident Decedent
SCHEDULE "H"
FUNERAL EXPENSES. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
t~IAlt ut-
Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004
00648
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PA No.: 21-04-0648
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
A.
1.
Funeral Expenses:
Neill Funeral Home, Inc. - funeral expenses
$10,512.33
B.
Administrative Costs:
1.
Personal Representative Commissions: Theodore Valcis
$17,700.00
2.
Social Security No. of Personal Representative: 186-28-7180
Year Commissions Paid: $8,000 in 2004; Balance in 2005
Attorney Fees ~ Sharpe & Sharpe, LLP
$10,620.00
3.
Family Exemption
Claimant
Address of Clalmant at decedent's death:
Street Address
4.
City, State, Zip
Probate Fees
a.
b.
c.
Cumberland County Register, four short certificates
Cumberland county Register, administration fees to open estate
Cumberland County Register, fee to fiLe inheritance tax
$ 12.00
$ 324.00
$ 15.00
$ 175.27
$ 75.00
$ 285.00
$ 2.00
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Miscellaneous Expenses:
The Patriot News - legal advertising
Cumberland Law Journal - legal advertising
Cumberland County ClerK of Courts - filing account
Notary fee on account
TOTAL (ALso enter on Line 9, Recapitulation)
$ 39,720.60
. coimlonwealth of Pennsylvania
Inheritance Tax Return
Resident Decedent
SCHEDULE T
DEBTS OF DECEDENT.
MORTGAGE LIABILITIES AND LIENS
t~IAlt ut-
Joseph G. vallen
No. 2004 - 00648
J- 1 LI:. NUMtH:K
PA No.: 21-04-0648
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
1.
2.
3.
Choice Nursing, Inc. - nursing home bill
Choice Nursing, Inc. - final nursing home bill
verizon - final bill and termination
$ 2,215.25
$ 2,342.83
$ 21.67
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 10, Recapitulation)
$ 4,579.75
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Resident Decedent
SCHEDULE "J"
BENEFICIARIES
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Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004 - 00648
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PA No.: 21-04-0648
ITEM NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIARY RELATIONSHIP AMOUNT OR
NUMBER SHARE OF ESTATE
A. Taxable Bequests:
1. Theodore Valcis Nephew One-third of
217 Walnut Dale Road residuary
Shippensburg, PA 17257
2. Bernard Salinger Nephew One-third of
371 North 71st Street residuary
Harrisburg, PA 17111-5204
3. Robert J. Losik Nephew One-third of
9171 Falcon Ridge Lane residuary
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
ITEM
NUMBER
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIARY
AMOUNT OR
SHARE OF ESTATE
1.
B. Charitable and Governmental Bequests:
The Church of the Good Shepherd
3435 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4489
$30,000.00
Total (Also enter on Line 13, Recapitulation)
$30,000.00
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CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-2294
(717) 26H447
E-mail: sh.arpelaw@cvri.net
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
JOSEPH G. V ALLEN
I, JOSEPH G. VALLEN, of 4905 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory
and understanding, do hereby declare this as and for my last will and testament,
hereby revoking all wills and codicils previously made by me.
FIRST
I hereby direct all my just debts, administrative expenses and all
inheritance taxes that may be due by reason of my death be paid by my
Executor as soon as possible.
SECOND
I direct the payment of my debts and expenses of my last illness and
funeral from my estate as soon after my death as conveniently may be done.
note that arrangements have already been made for my funeral through Neill
Funeral Home, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. I further direct that I be interred in the
plot I own in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
THIRD
I hereby give, devise and bequeath my personal property and the contents
of my apartment to my nephew, THEODORE VALCIS, provided he survives me.
FOURTH
I give the sum of $30,000.00 to The Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp
Hill, Pennsylvania, for the use of the choir there.
FIFTH
I give all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the following
relations in equal shares if living. In the event a nephew should predecease me,
then his share shall lapse and be shared by the remaining residuary beneficiaries,
namely:
my nephew, BERNARD SALINGER;
my nephew, THEODORE VALCIS;
my nephew, ROBERT J. LOSIK.
SIXTH
I appoint my nephew, THEODORE VALeIS, Executor of this will, but
should he fail to qualify or cease to act as such, I appoint my nephew,
BERNARD SALINGER, as Executor in his stead. No fiduciary appointed herein
shall be required to file a bond for performance of fiduciary duties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h~ve hereunto set my hand and seal to this my
last will and testament, this ..'Q,3.~aay of February, 2004.
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JOSEPH . V ALLEN '-J
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Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named testator, 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.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF~_IJd'..( C;;~-f;
We, JOSEPH G. VALLEN, the testator, and the undersigned witnesses,
whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly
sworn and qualified according to law, do hereby declare to the undersigned
authority that we were present and saw the testator sign and execute the
instrument as his will, and that he had signed willingly (or willingly directed
another to sign for him), and that he executed it as his free and voluntary act for
the purposes therein expressed, and that each of the witnesses, in the presence
and hearing of the testator, signed the will as witness and that to the best of
their knowledge the testator was at that time eighteen years of age or older, of
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sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence, and I, the said testator,
do hereby acknowledge that I signed and executed the instrument as my last
will, that I signed it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein
expressed,
Acknowledged, swor~imd subscribed
\~_before me this U'tlay of
y, ,2004
NOTARIAL SEAL
JANE K. HAVNAER, Notary Public
Camp Hm Boro, Cumbertand County
My Commission Expires June 24, 2006
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John McD. Sharpe, Jr.
J. McDowell Sharpe
SHARPE & SHARPE, LLP
ATIORNEYS AT LAW
257 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201-2294
E-mail: shart>elawlaJcvn.net
Successor To:
Sharpe, Gabler & Sharpe
Telephane
(717) 263-8447
February 1, 2005
Fax
(717) 263-0279
ATTN: Glenda F. Strausbaugh
Register
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, P A 17013-3387
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RE: Estate of Joseph G. Vallen
No. 2004 - 00648: PA No. 21-04-0648
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Dear Glenda:
Enclosed please find two checks which are for payment of the inheritance tax and
filing fee in connection with the above estate. 1 have enclosed an envelope for you to send
the receipt back to this office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU Of INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
REV-1162 EX(11-96)
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
SHARPE J MCDOWELL ESQ
257 LINCOLN WAY EAST
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 172-01-1694
FILE NUMBER: 2104-0648
DECEDENT NAME: V ALLEN JOSEPH G
DATE OF PAYMENT: 02/02/2005
POSTMARK DATE: 02/01/2005
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 07/04/2004
NO. CD 004911
ACN
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL
NUMBER
AMOUNT
101 I $1,082.82
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
$1,082.82
REMARKS:
CHECK# 116
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RECEIVED BY:
REGISTER OF WILLS
GLENDA FARNER STRASBAUGH
REGISTER OF WILLS
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INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
PO BOX 280601
HARRISBURG PA 17128-0601
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
INHERITANCE TAX
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
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DATE
ESTATE OF
DATE OF DEATH
FILE NUMBER
COUNTY
ACN
05-16-2005
VALLEN
07-04-2004
21 04-0648
CUMBERLAND
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SHARPE & SHARPE
257 LINCOLN WAY EAST
CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
CUMBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
NOTE: To insure proper credit to your account~ sub.it the upper portion of this fo~ with your tax payment.
CUT ALONG THIS LINE ~ RETAIN LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ~
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REV-1607 EX AFP (03-05) *** INHERITANCE TAX STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT ...
ESTATE OF VALLEN JOSEPH G FILE NO.21 04-0648 ACN 101 DATE 05-16-2005
THIS STATEMENT IS PROVIDED TO ADVISE OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE STATED ACN IN THE NAMED ESTATE. SHOWN BELOW
IS A SUHHARY DF THE PRINCIPAL TAX DUE, APPLICATION OF ALL PAYMENTS, THE CURRENT BALANCE, AND, IF APPLICABLE,
A PROJECTED INTEREST FIGURE.
DATE OF LAST ASSESSMENT OR RECORD ADJUSTMENT: 04-11-2005
PRINCIPAL TAX DUE: 42,032.82
PAYMENTS (TAX CREDITS):
PAYMENT RECEIPT DISCOUNT (+) AMOUNT PAID
DATE NUMBER INTEREST/PEN PAID (-)
09-29-2004 CD004447 2,052.63 39,000.00
02-01-2005 CD00491~ .00 1,082.82
04-25-2005 REFUND .00 102.63-
TOTAL TAX CREDIT 42,032.82
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE .00
. IF PAID AFTER THIS DATE, SEE REVERSE
SIDE FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST.
( IF TDTAL DUE IS LESS THAN $1,
ND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (eR),
YOU MAY BE DUE A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FDRM FOR INSTRUCTIONS. )
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Cumberland County - Register Of Wills
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Date: 5/31/2006
SHARPE JOHN M JR ESQUIRE
SHARPE & SHARPE LLP
257 LINCOLN WAY EAST
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
RE: Estate of VALLEN JOSEPH G
File Number: 2004-00648
Dear Sir/Madam:
This notice is to serve as a reminder that the Status Report by
Personal Representative under Rule 6.12 is due on the below listed
date.
As per the AMENDMENTS TO SUPREME COURT ORPHANS' COURT RULES, NO. 103
SUPREME COURT RULES DOCKET NO. I, for decedents dying on or after
July I, 1992, the personal representative or his counsel, within two
(2) years of the decedent's death, shall file with the Register of
Wills a Status Report of completed or uncompleted administration.
This filing is due by:
7/04/2006
Please feel free to contact this office with any questions you may
have. If you have already filed your Status Report, please disregard
this notice.
Sincerely,
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Glenda Farner Strasbaugk
Clerk of the Orphans' Court
cc: File
Personal Representative(s)
Cumberland County - Register Of wills
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Date: 5/31/2006
VALCIS THEODORE
217 WALNUT DALE ROAD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
RE: Estate of VALLEN JOSEPH G
File Number: 2004-00648
Dear Sir/Madam:
This notice is to serve as a reminder that the Status Report by
Personal Representative under Rule 6.12 is due on the below listed
date.
As per the AMENDMENTS TO SUPREME COURT ORPHANS' COURT RULES, NO. 103
SUPREME COURT RULES DOCKET NO. I, for decedents dying on or after
July 1, 1992, the personal representative or his counsel, within two
(2) years of the decedent's death, shall file with the Register of
wills a Status Report of completed or uncompleted administration.
This filing is due by:
7/04/2006
Please feel free to contact this office with any questions you may
have. If you have already filed your Status Report, please disregard
this notice.
Sincerely,
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Glenda Farner Strasbaugo-.J
Clerk of the Orphans' Court
cc: File
Counsel