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DECEDENT' S ESTATE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ESTATE OF JOHN J. SPICKLER, JR., DECEASED
No. 21-10-922
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION /
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO Pa. O.C. Rule 6.9
This form may be used in all cases involving the Audit of the Account of a Decedent's Estate. If
space is insufficient, riders may be attached. Attach the spouse 's election, if any; the papers
required under items 8-19 inclusive; and any instrument pertinent to the adjudication.
INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BACK OF THIS FORM.
Name of Counsel:
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Estate of John J. Spickler, Jr., Deceased
1. Name and address of Petitioner:
Name: Joanne Meiskey
Address: 48 South 8th Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Identify any executors or administrators who have not joined in the Petition for
Adjudication and Statement of Proposed Distribution and Account and state reason:
None
Is this the first accounting by this fiduciary? X Yes No
If not, identify prior accountings, the accounting periods covered, and the date of
adjudication of the prior accounting.
2. Decedent died on August 29, 2010.
X Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration were granted to
Petitioner on September 7, 2010.
Date of Will (if applicable): February 1, 2006.
Date(s) of Codicil(s) (if applicable):
Date of probate (if different from date Letters granted):
Was a bond required? Yes X No If yes, state amount:
Are proofs of advertising of the grant of Letters attached? X Yes No
Dates of advertising of the grant of Letters: The Sentinel September 11, 18 and
25, 2010; Cumberland Law Journal October 1, 8 and 15, 2010
3. Was decedent survived by a spouse? Yes X No
If yes, name of the surviving spouse:
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4. Has the surviving spouse filed to take an elective share? Yes No
(See X2201, et seq., of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code)
If yes, date of election:
5. In the case of an intestacy, state the names of the decedent's surviving children or
surviving issue of deceased children (f none, so state): None
6. Did decedent marry after execution of Will or Codicil(s)? Yes X No
Were any children born to decedent after execution of
Will or Codicil(s)? Yes X No
If yes, give names and dates of birth:
Name:
Date of Birth:
7. If required by the Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Act,
62 P.S. § 1412, was a request for a statement of claim sent to
the Department of Public Welfare? X Yes No
8. Written notice of the Audit as required by Pa. O.C. Rules 6.3, 6.7 and 6.8 has been
or will be given to all parties in interest listed in item 9 below, all unpaid creditors
and all claimants listed in item 10 below. In addition, notice of any questions
requiring Adjudication as discussed in item 14 below has been or will be given to all
persons affected thereby.
A. If Notice has been given, attach a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the
names and addresses of the parties receiving such Notice.
B. If Notice is yet to be given, a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the
names and addresses of the parties receiving such Notice shall be submitted
at the Audit together with a statement executed by a Petitioner or counsel
certifying that such notice has been given.
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C. If any person entitled to Notice is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated
persons), Notice of the Audit has been or will be given to the appropriate
representative on such party's behalf as required by Pa. O.C. Rule 5.2.
D. If any charitable interest is involved, Notice of the Audit has been or will
also be given to the Attorney General as required under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5.
In addition, the Attorney General's clearance certificate (or proof of service
of Notice and a copy of such Notice) must be submitted herewith or at the
Audit.
9. List all parties (charitable and non-charitable) of whom Petitioner(s) has/have notice
or knowledge, having or claiming any interest in the estate as beneficiaries under the
Will or Codicil(s) or as intestate heirs if there is a complete or partial intestacy:
A. State each party's relationship to the decedent and the nature of each party's
interest(s):
Name and Address of Each Party in Interest Relationship and Comments. ifanv lntere.ct
Joanne Meiskey Niece Half of residue
48 South 8th Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Jean Smith Niece Half of residue
1301 Manor Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Sharon Misal Niece Jewelry in kind
812 Walnut Street
Columbia, PA 17512
First United Church of Christ None $5,000.00
30 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Bosler Free Library None Books
15 8 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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B. Identify each party who is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated
persons). For each such party, give date of birth, the name of each
Guardian and how each Guardian was appointed. If no Guardian has been
appointed, identify the next of kin of such party, giving the name, address
and relationship of each.
C. State why a Petition for Guardian/Trustee Ad Litem has or has not been
filed for this Audit (see Pa. O.C. Rule 12.4).
D. If distribution is to be made to the personal representative of a deceased
party, state date of death, date and place of grant of Letters and type of
Letters granted.
10. Other than the claim for the family exemption, list the names of all known claimants
and the amount of their claims and state whether each claim is admitted.
Name and Address of Each Claimant Amount of Claim Claim Will Claim
Admitted? Be Paid !n
Full?
None Yes Yes
No No
If the estate is insolvent, attach a schedule setting forth the order of preference under
20 Pa.C.S. §3392 and the proposed payments.
11. Was family exemption claimed? Yes X No
Was family exemption allowed? Yes No
Family exemption claimant's name and relationship:
Name:
Relationship:
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12. The amount of Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax and additional Pennsylvania
Estate Tax paid, the date(s) of payment(s), and the interest(s) upon which paid, are
as follows:
Jate Pa ment Interest
November 3, 2010 $16,000.00
April 26, 2011 $3,241.28
13. On the date of death, was the decedent a fiduciary
(personal representative, trustee, guardian, agent under power
of attorney) or surety on the bond of a fiduciary? Yes X No
If yes, provide the name of the estate, indicate whether an account has been filed
and confirmed absolutely and all awards performed, or, in the alternative, how
the decedent's estate will be discharged for the decedent's fiduciary
administration of the estate.
14. A. Describe in detail any questions requiring adjudication and state the position of
the Petitioner(s) as to each question:
B. Has notice of the question requiring adjudication been given
to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? X Yes No
15. If Petitioner(s) has/have knowledge that a share has been assigned, renounced,
disclaimed or attached, provide a copy of the assignment, renunciation, disclaimer or
attachment, together with any relevant supporting documentation.
16. Had the decedent been adjudicated an incapacitated person? Yes X No
If yes, attach a copy of the Order if available; otherwise state the court, term,
number, date and name of hearing judge.
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17. A. List or attach a separate list of additional receipts and disbursements since the
closing date of the Account.
B. Has notice of the additional receipts and disbursements been
given to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? Yes No
18. If a reserve is requested, state amount and purpose.
Amount.• $450.00
Purpose: Filing Account, etc.
If a reserve is requested for counsel fees, has notice of the
amount of fees to be paid from the reserve been given to the
parties in interest? Yes No
If so, attach a copy of the notice.
19. Is the court being asked to direct
the filing of a Schedule of Distribution? X Yes No
As to real estate only? Yes X No
Wherefore, your Petitioner(s) ask(s) that distribution be awarded to the parties
entitled and suggest(s) that the distributive shares of income and principal (residuary
shares being stated in proportions, not amounts) are as follows:
A. Income:
'ro osed Distributee s Amount/Pro onion
None
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B. Principal:
Proposed Distributee(s)
Amount/ProDOrtion
Joanne Meiskey One-half
Jean Smith One-half
First United Church of Christ $5,000.00
Submitted By:
(All petitioners must sign.
Add additional lines if necessary):
Date: July / 9 , 2011 .~.-~.~~ '
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Estate of John J. Spickler, Jr., Deceased
Verification of Petitioner
(Verification must be by at least one petitioner)
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for
Adjudication /Statement of Proposed Distribution which are within the personal
knowledge of the Petitioner are true, and as to facts based on the information of others,
the Petitioner, after diligent inquiry, believes them to be true; and that any false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 (relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities).
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Certification of Counsel
The undersigned counsel hereby certifies that the foregoing Petition for
Adjudication /Statement of Proposed Distribution is a true and accurate reproduction of
the form Petition authorized by the Supreme Court, and that no changes to the form have
been made beyond the responses herein.
Wayne .Shade, Esquire
Counsel for Petitioner
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(Under Act No. 587, approved May ~16, 1929), P. L.1784
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ss.
Lisa Marie Coyne, Esquire, Editor of the Cumberland Law Journal, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that the Cumberland Law
Journal, a legal periodical published in the Borough of Carlisle in the County and State aforesaid,
was established January 2, 1952, and designated by the local courts as the official legal
periodical for the publication of all legal notices, and has, since January 2, 1952, been regularly
issued weekly in the said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed in the regular editions and issues of the said Cumberland Law
Journal on the following dates,
vlz:
October 1, October 8, and October 15, 2010
Affiant further deposes that he is authorized to verify this statement by the Cumberland
Law Journal, a legal periodical of general circulation, and that he is not interested in the subject
matter of the aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that all allegations in the foregoing
statements as to time, place and character of publication are true.
Marie Coyne,
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
15 of October, 20 i 0
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Notary
Spickier, John J., Jr., deed.
Late of 3 Far View Avenue, Car-
lisle.
Executrix: Joanne Meiskey, 48
South 8th Street, Columbia, PA
17512.
Attorney: Wayne F. Shade, Es-
quire, 53 West Pomfret Street NOTARIAL SEAL
DEBORAH A COLLINS
,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
Notary Public
CARLISIf BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
My Commission Expires Apr 28, 2014
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland
James Kleinklaus, Director of Sales and Marketing of The Sentinel, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and says that THE SENTINEL, a newspaper
of general circulation in the Borough of Carlisle, County and State aforesaid, was
established December 13~, 1881, since which date THE SENTINEL has been regularly
issued in said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed and published in the regular editions and issues of
THE SENTINEL on the following day(s):
September 11, September 18 and September 25 2010
COPY OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
EXEC~TRICE!g NO_ TICE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of JOHN J. SPICKLER, JR.; late. of 3 Far
View Avehue; Carlisle, Cumberland County`, Pannsylvania, Deceasad,
have been granted to Joanne Meiskey.
All persons. khowing themselves to be indebted to said Estate shall make
payment immediately, and those having claims will present them for '
settlement to:
Joanne Meiskey
48 South,8th Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire ~
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
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Notary Public
My commission expires:
NOTARIAL SEAL
BAMBI ANN HECKENDORN
Notary Public
CARLISLE BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND CNTv
My Commission Exp ~ Jar, 2,' 2C~1
Affiant further deposes that he/she is not
interested in the subject matter of the
aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that
all allegations in the foregoing statement as
to time, place and character of publication
IN RE: ESTATE OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JOHN J. SPICKLER JR., :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Deceased, Late of the :ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
Township of Middlesex,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : N0.21-10-922
NOTICE OF FILING ACCOUNT AND
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE is hereby given that the First and Final Account of Joanne Meiskey,
Executrix of the Estate of John J. Spickler, Jr., Deceased, and a Statement of Proposed
Distribution of the balance of the assets of said Estate will be filed in the Office of the
Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on or before July 22, 2011, and
that the same will be called for confirmation on August 23, 2011, at 9:30 A.M. in the
designated courtroom on the fourth floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, at which time and place you may appear, either in person or by counsel.
Copies of said First and Final Account and Statement of Proposed Distribution are
enclosed herewith, and the originals as filed may be inspected in the Office of the
Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at anytime prior to their
presentation for confirmation.
Unless objections to said First and Final Account or Statement of Proposed
Distribution, or both, are filed in writing not later than 9:00 A.M. (prevailing time) of the
date fixed for confirmation thereof unless otherwise permitted by the Court prior to
confirmation, said First and Final Account will be confirmed; and distribution will be
ordered according to the enclosed Statement of Proposed Distribution.
If you have no objections to the enclosed, you do not need to
appear in court at the time of confirmation.
Date: July 18, 2011
Wayn .Shade
Attorney for Accountant
WAV1~tE F. SHADE
Attorney a[ Law
S3 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
NOTICE TO:
Joanne Meiskey
48 South 8th Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Jean Smith
1301 Manor Street
Columbia, PA 17512
First United Church of Christ
30 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ms. Sharon Misal
812 Walnut Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Bosler Free Library
158 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
FILE NO. 21-10-922
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
JOANNE MEISKEY, EXECUTRIX
For
ESTATE OF JOHN J. SPICKLER, JR., DECEASED
Social Security #:
Tax ID #:
Date of Death:
Date of Incapacity, if any:
Date of Appointment:
Date of First Complete Advertisement:
Accounting for the period:
160-OS-6234
27-6805563
August 29, 2010
None
September 7, 2010
October 1, 2010
September 7, 2010 to
June 16, 2011
Purpose of Account: The Executrix offers this Account to acquaint
interested parties with the transactions that have occurred during the
Administration.
It is important that the Account be carefully examined. Requests for
additional information, questions or objections can be discussed with:
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-243-0220
Supreme Court I.D. No. 15712
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT
PRINCIPAL PAGES
Receipts 3
Less Disbursements:
Debts of Decedent 4
Funeral Expenses 4
Administration Expenses 5
Federal, State & Local Taxes 5
Fees and Commissions 6
Balance before Distributions
Distributions to Beneficiaries 6
Principal Balance Remaining
INCOME
Receipts 6
Less Disbursements 6
Income Balance Remaining
COMBINED BALANCE REMAINING
Verification 8
$5,261.76
778.22
2,314.95
19,241.28
8,000.00
$29.31
0.00
$156,002.73
35,596.21
$120,406.52
104260.00
$16,146.52
29.31
$16,175.83
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PRINCIPAL RECEIPTS
9/ 1/10 Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, retirement $341.68
payment
9/ 3/10 The Sentinel, refund of unused subscription 8.48
9/ 7/10 Cash 161.17
9/ 7/10 Conestoga Memorial Park, 2 burial lots listed in
memorandum form at no value
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, savings account # 15004200944351 35,465.88
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, savings account # 25004920103005 200.04
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, checking account # 439290 6,560.96
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, savings account # 25004920035844 400.08
9/ 8/10 Shipley Energy, refund of unused fuel oil account 506.21
9/16/10 AAA, membership refund 43.75
9/27/10 Conexis, COBRA credit balance refund 4.21
9/28/10 Highmark Blue Shield, refund of unused premium 691.54
9/29/ 10 Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., refund 100.00
of overpayment of funeral expenses
10/ 1/10 Kemper, refund of unused premium 665.00
10/18/10 Miscellaneous books 420.00
10/21/10 1995 Chevrolet Lumina 1,650.00
10/21/10 Household contents 335.00
11/13/10 Rowe's Auction Service, net proceeds of public auction 388.60
of personal property
1/28/11 Republic Services, Inc., refund of trash removal 48.75
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2/25/11 Net proceeds of sale of house and lot of ground known 107,485.77
and numbered as 3 Far View Avenue, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, valued in accordance
with the net proceeds of sale thereof to an unrelated third
party
3/ 7/11 PPL, electric service refund 19.21
3/ 7/11 Guardian Transfer Corp., real estate tax escrow refund 137.68
3/ 7/11 Kemper, refund of unconsumed homeowner's insurance 269.00
premium
3/24/11 The Patriot-News, subscription refund 74.72
4/ 19/ 11 Cumberland Star Masonic Lodge, membership refund 25.00
TOTAL PRINCIPAL RECEIPTS $156,002.73
PRINCIPAL DISBURSEMENTS
DEBTS OF DECEDENT
9/ 1/10 Conexis, COBRA credit balance $4.21
9/14/10 Home Instead Senior Care, in-home care 4,675.59
9/14/10 CenturyLink, telephone service 44.38
9/ 14/ 10 PPL, electric service 68.3 8
9/14/10 Calaman's Lawn Service, lawn care 116.60
9/20/10 Lincoln Financial Group, pension reimbursement 341.68
10/ 7/10 Formprest Cleaners, laundry services 10.92
TOTAL DEBTS OF DECEDENT $5,261.76
FUNERAL EXPENSES
9/14/10 Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.,
funeral service $778.22
TOTAL FUNERAL EXPENSES $778.22
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ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
9/ 8/10 Cumberland Law Journal, advertise Letters
Testamentary $75.00
9/10/10 Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, reimbursement for probate 323.50
9/14/10 Weaver Memorials, Inc., tombstone engraving 145.00
10/ 7/10 PPL, electric service 13.32
10/ 7/10 CenturyLink, telephone service 69.63
10/ 8/10 The Sentinel, advertise Letters Testamentary 198.16
11/ 3/10 PPL, electric service 22.09
11/23/10 Shipley Energy, fuel oil 194.45
12/ 8/10 PPL, electric service 8.47
12/ 8/10 York Waste Disposal, trash removal 48.75
12/23/10 York Waste Disposal, trash removal 48.75
1/ 6/11 PPL, electric service 12.34
1/21/11 Dillsburg Septic, septic system pumping and
inspection 263.00
2/ 2/11 Shipley Energy, fuel oil 409.49
2/ 2/11 PPL, electric service 18.00
4/20/11 Register of Wills, file inheritance tax return 15.00
6/16/11 Register of Wills, reserve for filing Account, etc. 450.00
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES $2,314.95
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
11/ 3/10 Register of Wills, estimated inheritance tax $16,000.00
4/20/11 Register of Wills, inheritance tax 3.241.28
TOTAL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES $19,241.28
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FEES AND COMMISSIONS
6/16/11 Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, attorney fee $8,000.00
TOTAL FEES AND COMMISSIONS $8,000.00
TOTAL PRINCIPAL DISBURSEMENTS $35,596.21
PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO BENEFICIARIES
10/18/10 Bosler Library, miscellaneous books $420.00
10/21/10 Jean Smith, miscellaneous personal property, in kind 1,920.00
10/21/10 Joanne Meiskey, miscellaneous personal property, in 65.00
kind
3/ 4/11 Jean Smith, cash 50,000.00
3/ 4/11 Joanne Meiskey, cash 51,855.00
6/16/11 Joanne Meiskey, 2 burial plots listed in memorandum 0
form at no value
TOTAL PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO $104,260.00
BENEFICIARIES
INCOME RECEIPTS
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, checking account # 439290, interest $.02
9/ 8/10 M&T Bank, savings account # 15004200944351, interest .87
6/16/11 Orrstown Bank, interest on savings account # 108008192 28.42
TOTAL INCOME RECEIPTS $29.31
INCOME DISBURSEMENTS
None
TOTAL INCOME DISBURSEMENTS None
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INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS TO BENEFICIARIES
TOTAL INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS TO
BENEFICIARIES
None
None
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VERIFICATION
JOANNE MEISKEY, Executrix of the Will of John J. Spickler, Jr., Deceased,
hereby declares under oath that she has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of her
office; that the foregoing First and Final Account is true and correct and fully discloses all
significant transactions occurring during the accounting period; that all known claims
against the Estate have been paid in full; that, to her knowledge, there are no claims
outstanding against the Estate; that all taxes presently due from the Estate have been paid;
and that the grant of Letters Testamentary and the first complete advertisement thereof
occurred more than four months before the filing of the foregoing First and Final
Account.
This statement is made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July / ~, 2011 .
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