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Estate of
also known as
Betty J. Russell
PETITION FOR PROBATE and GRANT OF LETTERS
N< 21-01- ~s..S5
To
Register of Wills for the
County of Cumberland in the
Commonwealth of Pennsy lvania
Social Security No.
198-22-8967
The petition of the undersigned respectfully represents that:
Your petitioner(s), who is/are 18 years of age or older and the executors
in the last will of the above decedent, dated June 16, 1993
and codicil(s) dated
named
(state relevenat cIrcumstances, e.g. renuncIatIOn, death 0 executor, etc.)
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland
her last family or principal residence at
County, Pennsylvania, with
2 West High Street, Apt. 303 Carlisle, PA 17013
Carlisle Borough
(list street, number and municipality)
Decedent, then 75 years of age, died
at 2 West High Street, Apt. 303 Carlisle, PA 0.00
Except as 01 ows, decedent dId not marry, was not dIvorced and i not ave a ChI om or a opted
after execution of the will offered for probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjudicated
incompetent: No Exceptions
June 5, 2001
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
(If not domiciled in Pa.) Personal property in County
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania
situated as follows: None
$
$
$
$
5,000.00
WHEREFORE, petitioner(s) respectfully request(s) the probate of the last will and codicil(s)
presented herewith and the grant of letters TESTAMENTARY
(testamentary; administration c.t.a.; administration d.b.n.c.t.a.)
thereon.
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Clarence Smith
P. O. Box 30, Main Street
York, Springs, P A 17372
OATH O}' PERSONAL REPRSENTATIVE
COMMONWEA TLH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
The petitioner(s) above-named swear(s) or affirm(s) that the statement in the foregoing peition are
true and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of petitioner(s) and that as personal represen-
tative(s) of the above decedent petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the estate according to law.
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed N. <:!~u l.t-e-;_~....-p-~
before me this 12TH day of Clarence Smith
June, 2001
I
Dorothy L. Erford (l'yrtLrv{ ij
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No. 21 - 01 - 555
Estate of Betty J. Russell
, Deceased
DECREE OF PROBATE AND GRANT OF LETTERS
AND NOW JUNE 13 2001, 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_ June 16, 1993
described therein be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last will of
Betty J. Russell
and Letters Testamentary
W
are hereby granted to Dorothy L. Erford and Clarence Smith
LnfG~. ~jl~~Aj(JmU
Register of Wills
MARY CLEWIS
FEES
$ 25.00
$ 3.00
$
$
Total $ 33.00
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Probate, Letters, Etc.
Short Certificates(1 )
Renunciation
JCP
5.00
Robert G. Frey 46397
ATTORNEY (Sup. Ct. J.D. No.)
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
ADDRESS
(717) 243-5838
PHONE
Called attorney on 6-13-01
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LAST WILL AND TEST AMENT
OF
BETTY J. RUSSELL
I, BETIY J. RUSSELL, unmarried, of 2 West Penn Street, Apartment 303, in the Borough
of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and
understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this as and for my Last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void any and all Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
1. I direct my hereinafter named Executors to pay all of my just debts and funeral
expenses as soon after my death as may be found convenient to do so. I direct that my funeral
services be conducted by the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 South Hanover Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, in accordance with the prepaid arrangements I have made there, and that my body be
interred on my burial lot located in the Zion Hill Cemetery near the Borough of Newburg in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. I give and bequeath all of my clothing, jewelry and articles of personal use and
adornment to my sister, Dorothy L. Erford, of 27 Regency Woods North, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. I give and bequeath whatever automobile I may own at the time of my death, my large
television, microwave oven, any amount in my checking account and my personal residence to my
brother, Clarence W. Smith, of Box 159, York Springs, Pennsylvania 17372.
4. I give and bequeath all of my remaining household goods and furnishings in equal
shares to my sister, Dorothy L. Erford, and my brother, Clarence W. Smith.
5. All of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, and
wheresoever the same may be situate, I give, devise and bequeath to my brother, Clarence W.
Smith, his heirs and assigns, of Box 159, York Springs, Pennsylvania 17372.
6. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my said sister, Dorothy L. Erford, and my
f:aid brother, Clarence \V. Smith, or either of them, as Executors of this my Last Will and
Testament, and I further direct that neither of them shall be required to post any bond to secure the
faithful performance of his or her duties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or in any other
jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my Last Will
and Testament, written on one (1) page, this 16th day of June, 1993.
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Betty J. Is
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(SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by BETTY J. RUSSELL, the Testatrix above-named,
as and for her Last Will and Testament, in our presence, who, in her presence, at her request, and
in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
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21 - 01 - 555
REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
OATH OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESS
---------------------------------
Robert M. Frey
(each) a subscribing witness to the will presented herewith, (each) being duly qualified according
to law, depose(s) and say(s) that they were present and saw Betty J. Russell, the testatrix, sign the
same and that they signed as a witness at the request of testatrix in her presence and (in the
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before
me this 12TH
presence of each other) (in the presence of the other subscribing witness(es)).
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Ro~rt M. Frey I
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5 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
OA TH OF NONSUBSCRIBING WITNESS
---------------------------------
Robert G. Frey and Mary C. Wert
(each) a subscriber hereto, (each) being duly qualified according to law, depose(s) and say(s) that
they are familiar with the signature of Krista King, (one of the subscribing witnesses to) the will
presented herewith and that each believes the signature on the will is in the handwriting of Krista
King to the best of our knowledge and belief.
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Robert G. Frey
5 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, P A 17013
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CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5.6(a)
Name of Decedent: Betty J. Russell
Date of Death: June 5, 2001
Will No.
Admin.No. 21-01-0555
To the Register:
I certify that notice of (beneficial Interest) 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 1, 2001
Name
Address
Dorothy L Erford
Clarence Smith
27 Regency Woods North, Carlisle, PA 17013
PO Box 30, Main Street, York Springs, PA 17372
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under Rule 5.6)a)
except NO EXCEPTIONS
Date: August 1, 2001
Name: Robert G. Frey
Address: 5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle P A 17013
Capacity:_ Personal Representative
--X Counsel for personal representative
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REV-1500 EX (6~OO) COMMONWEALTH OF REV-1 500 \ I. OFFICIAL USE ON~~
PENNSYLVANIA ;V">/"
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE INHERITANCE TAX RETYRN
DEPT 280601 FILE NUMBER
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601 RESIDENT DECEDENT. 2 1 - 0 1 0 5 5 5
COUNTY CODE Y>A' NUMBER
DECEDENT'S NAME (LAET, FIRST, AND MIDDLE INITIAL) , SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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z DATE OF DEATH (MM-DD-YEAR) I DATE OF BIRTH (MM-DO-YEAR)
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY
" Real Estate (Schedule A) (1) NONE
2, Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2) NONE
3. Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship (3) NONE
4. Mortgages & Notes Receivable (Schedule D) (4) NONE
5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscellaneous Personal Property
(Schedule E) (5) 2,732
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F) (6) NONE
z D Separate BiUing Requested
0
>= 7. .-
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:I (Schedule G or L) (7) NONE
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0: TOTAL GROSS ASSETS (total Lines 1-7) (8) 2,732
< 8,
lrl 1,812
'" 9. Funeral Expenses & Administrative Costs (Schedule H) (9)
10, Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities, & Liens (Schedule I) 10) 198
11. TOTAL DEDUCTIONS (total Lines 9 & 10) (11) 2,010
12, NET VALUE OF ESTATE (Line 8 minus Une 11) (12) 722
13. Charitable and Governmental Bequests/See 9113 Trusts for which an election to tax has not
been made (Schedule J) (13) 0
14, Net Value Subject to Tax (Line 12 minus Line 13) (14) 722
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABLE RATES
15. Amount of Line 14 taxable at the spousal tax
rate ,or transfers under Sec.9116 (aX1.2) x ,0 - (15) 0
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0
>= 16. Amount of Line 14 taxable at lineal rate x ,0 (16) D
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Betty J Russell
198-22-8967
Decedent's Comolete Address:
STREET ADDRESS
2 West Penn Street, ADartment 303
CITY I~TATE I~IP
Carlisle PA 17013
Tax Payments and Credits:
,.
2.
Tax Due (Page 1 Line 19)
Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
B. Prior Payments
C. Discount
(1)
87
Total Credits (A + B + C ) (2)
o
3. Interest/Penalty jf applicable
D.lnterest
E. Penalty
4.
TotallnterestlPenaJty ( 0 + E )
If Line 2 is greater than Line 1 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is the OVERPAYMENT.
Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a refund
(3)
o
5.
(4)
(5)
(5A)
(56)
AGENT
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.
B. Enter the total of Line 5 + SA. This is the BALANCE DUE.
o
87
87
Make Check
to: REGISTER OF
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
,.
Did decedent make a transfer and:
a. retain the use or income of the property transferred;
b. retain the right to designate who shall use the property transferred or its income;
Yes
o
o
o
o
o
o
c. retain a reversionary interest; or
2.
d. receive the promise for life of either payments, benefits or care?
If death occurred after December 12,1 982,did decedent transfer property within one year of death
without receiving adequate consideration?
Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death?
3.
4.
Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuity or other non-probate property which
o
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IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS YES, YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
contains a beneficiary designation?
No
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DATE
Janua
ENTATIVE
DATE
171113
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 P.S. Section 9116 (a)(1.1){i)].
.2IIIlIII:l!
1/28/2002
For dates of death on or after January 1, 1995. the tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 0% [72 P.S. Section 9116 (a)(1.1)(II)).
The statute does not exempt a transfer to a surviving spouse from tax, and the statutory requirements for disclosure of assets and filing a tax return are still applicable even if
the surviving spouse is the only beneficiary,
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 stepparent of the chiid is 0%[72 P.S, Section 9116(a)(1.2)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's lineal beneficiaries is 4.5%, except as noted in 72 P.S. Section 9116(1.2) [72 P.S, Section 9116(a)(1)].
The tax rale imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's siblings is 12% [72 P.S. Section 9116(a)(1.3)] .A sibling Is defined, under Section 9102, as an
Individual who has at least one parent in common with the decedent, whether by blood or adoption,
AT
REV-1508 EX + (1-97) (I)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Betty J Russell
SCHEDULE E
CASH, BANK DEPOSITS, & MISC.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
FILE NUMBER
21-01-0555
Include the proC88d~ of Inigotion and the dale the proceeds were received by the estate. ALL PROPERTY JOINTLY-OWNED WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP MUST BE DISCLOSED ON SCHEDULE F
ITEM
NUMBER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DESCRIPTION
Allfirst Bank account no. 0010257209, see statement attached
Nationwide Insurance Refund
Comcast Cable Refund
Beautiful Images Refund
1988 Chevrolet Corsica sedan, 15145 miles, see Kelley Blue Book statement attached
Miscellaneous household belongings
VALUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
1,804
13
25
15
625
250
TOTAL (Also enter on line 5 Recaoitulation $
(If more space IS needed, Insert additional sheets of the same size)
2,732
AT
REV-1511 EX + (1-97) (I)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE H
FUNERAL EXPENSES &
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
ESTATE OF
FILE NUMBER
Betly J Russell
21-01-0555
Debts of decedent must e reDorted on Schedule I.
ITEM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A. FUNERAL EXPENSES:
1.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
1. Personal Representative's Commissions
Name of Personal Representative (s) Dorothy L. Erford/Clarence W. Smith
Social Security Number(s) I EIN Number of Personal Representative(s)
SlreelAddress 27 Regency Woods North/P. O. Box 30
City CarlislelYork Springs State PA Zip 17013/17372
Year(s) Commission Paid: 2002 1,000
2. Attorney Fees 750
3. Family Exemption: (If decedent's address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation)
Claimant
Street Address
City State Zip
Relationship of Claimant to Decedent
4. Probate Fees 33
5. Accountant's Fees included wi attorney fe
6. Tax Return Preparer's Fees included wi attorney fe
1. Transfer fees for automobile 29
TOTAL {Also enter on line 9, Recaoitulationll $ 1812
b
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size)
AT
REV-1512 EX + (1-97) (I)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Belly J Russell
SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT,
MORTGAGE LIABILITIES, & LIENS
FILE NUMBER
21-01-0555
Include unreimbursed medical exnenses.
ITEM
NUMBER
1.
2.
3.
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
Checks clearing after date of death
Final utility bill to PPL
Final utility bill to Sprint
132
37
29
TOTAL (Also enter on line 10 Recaeitul.tion' $
(If more space is needed, Insert additional sheets of the same size)
198
217
REV.1513 EX + (9-00)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX. RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
SCHEDULE J
BENEFICIARIES
FILE NUMBER
Bettv J Russell 21-01-0555
RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT AMOUNT OR SHARE
NUMBER NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSONIS\ RECEIVING PROPERTY Do Not List Trustee's\ OF ESTATE
I. TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS [include outright spousal distributions, and
transfers under Sec. 9116 (a) (1.2)]
1. Dorothy L. Erford
27 Regency Woods North
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Sister see will attached
2. Clarence W. Smith
P. O. Box 30, Main Street
York Spings, PA 17372 Brother see will attached
ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNTS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS SHOWN ABOVE ON LINES 15 THROUGH 18 AS APPROPRIATE ON REV-1500 COVER SHEET
II. NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS:
A. SPOUSAL DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER SECTION 9113 FOR WHICH AN ELECTION TO TAX IS NOT BEING MADE
1. None.
B. CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
1. None.
TOTAL OF PART 11- ENTER TOTAL NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS ON LINE 13 OF REV-1500 COVER SHEET $ 0
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size)
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Allfirst Financial Center N.A.
P: O. Box 900
Miilsboro, DE 19966
July 18, 2001
Robert G. Frey, Esquire
Attorneys At Law
5 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Estate of Betty J. Russell
Date of Death: June 5, 2001
Social Security Number: 1':18-:.12-8967
Dear Mr. Frey:
In response to your request, please be advised that at the time of death, the above-
named decedent had on deposit with this bank the following accounts.
1. Account Type........................... Golden Age Checking Account
Account Number....................... 0010257209
Ownership (Names of}.............. Betty J. Russell
Opening Date.......................... .12/03/92
Balance on Date of Death....... ..$1,803.87
Accrued Interest
$
0.00
Total................. ......... ......... ....$1,803.87
TIlls letter does not include any accounts in which the deceased. may have been listed as power of attorney,
custodian of uniform transfers, representative payee, or trustee under a written trust agreement.
For any additional information on these accounts, please contact our branch at:
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6703
Sincerely, .
U;ft.brw ;)fi/uu~v
Charlene Warrington, Associate I
(302) 934-2722
LAST WILL AND TEST AMENT
OF
BETTY J. RUSSELL
.
I, BETTY J. RUSSELL, unmarried, of 2 West Penn Street, Apartment 303, in the Borough
of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and
understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this as and for my Last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void any and all WilIs by me at any time heretofore made.
1. I direct my hereinafter named Executors to pay all of my just debts and funeral
expenses as soon after my death as may be found convenient to do SQ. I direct that my funeral
services be conducted by the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 South Hanover Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, in accordance with the prepaid arrangements I have made there, and that my body be
interred on my burial lot located in the Zion Hill Cemetery near the Borough of Newburg in
Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
2. I give and bequeath all of my clothing. jewelry and articles of personal use and
adornment to my sister, Dorothy L. Erford, of 27 Regency Woods North, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. I give and bequeath whatever automobile I may own at the time of my death, my large
television, microwave oven, any amount in my checking account and my personal residence to my
brother. Clarence W. Smith, of Box 159, York Springs, Pennsylvania 17372.
4. I give and bequeath aU of my remaining household goods and furnishings in equal
shares to my sister, Dorothy L. Elford, and my brother, Clarence W. Smith.
5. All of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, and
wheresoever the same may be situa.te, I give, devise and bequeath to my brother, Clarence W.
Smith, his heirs and assigns, of Box 159, York Springs, Pe~nsylvania 17372.
6. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my.said sister, Dorothy L. Erford, and my
said brother, Clarence W. Smith, or either of them, as Executors of this my Last Will and
Testamen~ and I further direct that neither of them shall be required to post any bond to secure the
faithful performance of his or her duties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or in any other
jurisdiction. . .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my Last Will
and Testament, written on one (I) page, this 16th day of June, 1993.
fJ/~ ,}-P AAAALPjl~
Betty I. s
(SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by BETTY J. RUSSELL, the Testatrix above-named,
~s and for her Last Will and Testament, in our presence, who, in her presence, at her request, and
In the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
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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
NO. CD 002074
FREY ROBERT G
5 S HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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ACN
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL
NUMBER
AMOUNT
ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 198-22-8967
FILE NUMBER: 2101-0555
DECEDENT NAME: RUSSELL BETTY J
DATE OF PAYMENT: 01/23/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 00/00/0000
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 06/05/2001
101 I $87.00
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
$87.00
REMARKS: ROBERT G FREY ESQ
CHECK# 3525
SEAL
INITIALS: JA
RECEIVED BY:
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WILLS
REGISTER OF WILLS
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v BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX
APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE
OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ROBERT G FREY
FREY 8 TILEY
5 S HANOVER ST
CARLISLE
DATE
ESTATE OF
DATE OF DEATH
FILE NUMBER
COUNTY
ACN
03-17-2003
RUSSELL
06-05-2001
21 01-0555
CUMBERLAND
101
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REV-1547 EX AFP lDl-O!l
BETTY
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Allount Relli Hed
PA17013
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MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
CUMBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CUT ALONG THIS LINE ~ RETAIN LONER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS __
iiEY=i54rEiO\FiQiiY:03riiiiTiCiriin-NHEii-ifAiji:"e-TAinPiiiiAYSEirE:iir:-"ALliiiiANcE-or---------------_
DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF RUSSELL BETTV J FILE NO. 21 01-0555 ACN 101 DATE 03-17-2003
TAX RETURN WAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED
} CHANGED
RESERVATION CONCERNING FUTURE INTEREST - SEE REVERSE
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C)
4. Mortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D)
5. Cash/Bank Deposits/Misc. Personal Property (Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
7. Transfers (Schedule G)
8. Total Assets
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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2.732.00
.00
.00
(8)
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/Adll. Costs/Misc. Expenses (Schedule H)
10. Debts/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule I)
11. Total Deductions
12. Net Value of Tax Return
13. Charitable/Governllental Bequests; Non-elected 9113 Trusts (Schedule J)
14. Net Value of Estate Subject to Tax
(9)
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1,812.00
198.00
(ll)
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U3}
U4}
NOTE: I~ an assessment was issued previously, lines
re~lect ~igures that inclUde the total o~ ALL
ASSESSMENT OF TAX:
15. Allount of Line 14 at Spousal rate (IS)
16. Allount of Line 14 taxable at Lineal/Class A rate (16)
17. Allount of Line 14 at Sibling rate (17)
18. Allount of Line 14 taxable at Collateral/Class B rate (18)
19. Principal Tax Due
TAX CREDITS'
NOTE: To insure proper
credit to your account,
subllit the upper portion
of this forll with your
tax payment.
2,732.00
2.010 00
722.00
.00
722.00
14, 15 and/or 16, 17, 18 and 19 will
returns assessed to date.
.
l+J AMOUNT PAID
DATE NUMBER INTEREST/PEN PAID (_)
01-23-2003 CD002074 .00 87.00
BALANCE OF UNPAID INTEREST/PENALTY AS OF 01-24-2003 TOTAL TAX CREDIT 87.00
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. 4.57
TOTAL DUE 4.57
.OOXOO=
.00 X 045 =
722.00 X 12 =
.00 X 15 =
U9}=
· IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST.
.00
.00
87.00
.00
87.00
( IF TOTAL DUE IS LESS THAN $1, NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FOR INSTRUCTIONS.)
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at the lawful Class B (collateral) rate on anY such future interest.
PURPOSE OF
NOTICE:
To fulfill the requirements of Section Z140 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act, Act Z3 of ZOOO. (7Z P.S.
Section 9140).
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--Make check or 1I0ney order payable to: REGISTER OF MILLS, AGENT
A refund of a tax credit, which was not requested on the Tax Return, may be requested by cOllpleting an "Application
for Refund of Pennsylvania Inheritance and Estate Tax" (REV-13l3). APplications are available at the Office
of the Register of Wills, any of the Z3 Revenue District Offices, or by calling the special Z4-hour
answering service for forlls ordering: l_800-36Z-Z050j services for taxpayers with special hearing and I or
speaking needs: 1-800-447-30Z0 (TT only).
Any party in interest not satisfied with the appraisellent, 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:
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--election to have the lIatter determined at audit of the account of the personal representative, OR
--appeal to the Orphans' Court.
Factual errors discovered on this assessment should be addressed in writing to: PA Department of Revenue,
Bureau of Individual Taxes, ATTN: Post Assessment Review Unit, Dept. Z80601, Harrisburg, PA 171Z8-060l
phone (717) 787-6505. See page 5 of the booklet "Instructions for Inheritance Tax Return for a Resident
Decedent" (REV-1501) for an explanation of adllinistrativelY correctable errors.
If any tax due is paid within three (3) calendar 1I0nths after the decedent's death, a five percent (5Z) discount of
the tax paid is allowed.
The 15Z tax amnesty non-participation penalty is cOIIPuted on the total of the tax and interest assessed, and not
paid before January 18, 1996, the first day after the end of the tax allnesty period. This non_participation
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that has been assessed as indicated on this notice.
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 1, 198Z bear interest at the rate of
six (6Z) percent per annuli calculated at a dailY rate of .000164. All taxes which became delinquent on and after
January 1, 198Z will bear interest at a rate which will varY froll calendar year to calendar year with that rate
announced bY the PA Department of Revenue. The applicable interest rates for 198Z through Z003 are:
Interest OailY Interest DailY Interest
Rate Factor Year Rate Factor Year Rate
- - - - - -
DailY
Factor
-
PAYMENT:
REFUND (CR):
OBJECTIONS:
ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE
CORRECTIONS:
DISCOUNT:
PENALTY:
INTEREST:
Year
198Z ZOZ .000548 1987 9Z .000Z47 1999 7Z .00019Z
1983 16Z .000438 1988-1991 llZ .000301 ZOOO 8Z .000Z19
1984 llZ .000301 199Z 9Z .000Z47 ZOOl 9Z .000Z47
1985 l3Z .000356 1993-1994 7Z .00019Z ZOOZ 6Z .000164
1986 10Z .000Z74 1995-1998 9Z .000Z47 Z003 5Z .000137
--Interest is calculated as followS:
INTEREST = BALANCE OF TAX UNPAID X NUKBER OF DAYS DELINQUENT X DAILY 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 cOllputation date shown on the
Notice, additional interest must be calculated.
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Date of Death: .-J v ~
Will No.:
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Admin. No.:
Pursuant to Rule 6.12 of the Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, I report the
following with respect to completion of the administration of the above-captioned estate:
1. State whether administration of the estate is complete:
Yes 0 No ~
2. If the answer is No, state when the personal representative reasonably believes
that the administration will be complete: 5;/f~h-L ~ /, 2.o~,,3
3. If the answer to No.1 is Yes, state the following:
a. Did the personal representative file a final account with the Court?
Yes No 0
b. The separate Orphans' Court No. (if any) for the personal representative's
account is:
c. Did the personal representative state an account informally to the parties
in interest? Yes 0 No 0
c. Copies of receipts, releases, joinders and approval of formal or
informal accounts may be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans' Court
and may be attached to this report. ~...
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Cumberland County - Register Of Wills
Hanover and High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Date: 5/07/2003
SMITH CLARENCE W
POBOX 30
MAIN STREET
YORK SPRINGS, PA 17372
RE: Estate of RUSSELL BETTY J
File Number: 2001-00555
Dear Sir/Madam:
It has come to my attention that you have not filed the Status
Report by Personal Representative (Rule 6.12) in the above captioned
estate.
As per the AMENDMENTS TO SUPREME COURT ORPHANS' COURT RULES, NO.
103 SUPREME COURT RULES DOCKET NO.1, 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 will become delinquent on: 6/05/2003
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WILLS
cc:
JF i 1 e
Counsel
Judge
JRD/June 30, 1992/17858
JUL t 2004
In Re: Estate of Betty J. Russell
Late of Carlisle Borough
Estate No.: 2001-555
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 21-Betty J. Russell
NOTICE OF FAILURE TO FILE STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST TO CONDUCT A
HEARING PURSUANT TO RULE 6.12, SUPREME COURT ORPHANS' COURT RULE
Personal Representative: Dorothy L. Erford
Counsel for Personal Representative: Robert G. Frey, Esquire
Date of Decedent's Death: 06/05/01
Date of Delinquency Notice: 07/14/04
The undersigned, Glenda Famer-Strasbaugh, Clerk of Orphans' Court, in accordance
with Rule 6.12, Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, hereby notifies the Orphans' Court
Division, Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, that neither the above named personal
representative nor the above named counsel for the personal representative have filed with the
Register of Wills or Clerk of the Orphans' Court his, her or its Status Report required by Rule
6.12, Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rule and that the requisite notice, pursuant to Rule 6.12,
Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, was given by the Clerk of the Orphans' Court on April 30,
2004, and that the ten (10) day notice to file the Status Report has expired. Accordingly, in
accordance with Rule 6.12 the Court is hereby notified of such delinquency and the undersigned
requests that a Court conduct a hearing to determine whether sanctions should be imposed upon
the delinquent personal representative or counsel for the delinquent personal representative.
Date: 07/14/04
Distribution:
da Farner Strasbaugh
Clerk of the Orphans' Court
P/ersonal Representative{ ~''\
-/Counsel for Personal Representative ~/
VEstate File
A hearing is scheduled for at in Courtroom No. 3. If the Status Report is filed prior to
the hearing date, the hearing will automatically be cancelled. ~g ~,~ ,,~ h~
Geo~e ~ Ho~er, ~.J. ~
STATUS REPORT UNDER RULE 6.12
Name of Decedent: ~/~ e~ ~-~ '~-.
Date of Death: ~'""'~' %-I 7,_oo i
Will No.: 2, I - o t - S-s-- s-
Admin. No.:
Pursuant to Rule 6.12 of the Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, I report the
following with respect to completion of the administration of the above-captioned estate:
1. State w._~ether administration of the estate is complete:
Yes 'J2~, No [--]
2. If the answer is No, state when the personal representative reasonably believes
that the administration will be complete:
3. If the answer to No. 1 is Yes, state the following:
a. Did the personal re,_~resentative file a final account with the Court?
Yes _ No
b. The separate Orphans' Court No. (if any) for the personal representative's
account is:
c. Did the personal r~esentative state an account informallY to the parties
in interest? Yes [2~ No ~
Date:
Co
Copies of receipts, releases, joinders and approval of formal or
informal accounts may be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans' Court
and may be attached to this rmaort
Name
Address
Telephone No.
Capacity: , ~Personal Representative
~ounsel for personal representative