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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-29-11IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GEORGE L. MAY a/k/a GEORGE LEROY MAY LATE OF JUNIATA TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PENNSYLVANIA _ : n_ CUMBERLAND COUNTY -~ ~ .~ ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION N0.21-OS-0758 _, - .; PETITION T~ WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL Tp' ' AND NOW, this ~~ day of ,~~'~ , 2011, comes Allen E. Hench, Esquire, and the Allen E. Hench Law Office, P.C. and petitions the Court for leave to withdraw their appearance in the above matter, and in support thereof, avers as follows: 1. The Petitioners are Allen E. Hench, Esquire, and the Allen E. Hench Law Office, P.C., with a place of business at 220 Market Street, Newport, PA 17074 2. Respondent is Shelvey J. Hockenberry, Executor of the Estate of George L. May, a/k/a George Leroy May, whose last known address was P. O. Box 114, Ickesburg, PA 17037. 3. Petitioners entered their appearance in the above matter by filing a Praecipe For Entry of Appearance dated February 1, 2006 and recorded February 23, 2006. 4. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that Respondent: A. has not been responsive to counsel, B. has ignored the advice and guidance of counsel, C. has acted without informing Petitioner-including the sale ALLEN E. HENCH LAW OFFICE, P.C. 220 MARKET ST. NEWPORT, PA 17074 TEL: (717)567-3139 FAX: (717) 567-3130 of the estate's principal asset, the real estate which she sold for $20,000, despite having a fair market value of -~, ~~. -: `' 3 ~ ,... $102,708.30, as shown on Schedule A of the inheritance tax return, and an appraisal done by Mark Keller showing a value of $114,500.00 as set forth on Exhibit "A", with the sale being to an entity in which Respondent's son had an interest, and D. has otherwise abused her fiduciary duty and obligation, not only to her siblings, but also to the children of a deceased sibling--- all of whom constitute the instant beneficiaries. 5. Respondent has signed a consent to the withdrawal of Petitioners, dated September 21, 2011, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference thereto. 6. Petitioners believe, and therefore aver, that their withdrawal at this time is appropriate. 7. No Judge of this Court has ruled on any matter in this or in any related case. WHEREFORE, Petitioners respectfully request that the Court enter an Order granting leave for Petitioners to withdraw as counsel for Respondent in this matter. Respectfully submitted, ALLEN E. HENCH LAW OFFICE, P. C. 220 MARKET ST. NEWPORT, PA 17074 TEL: (717) 567-3139 Allen E. By: Allen E. Hench, Esquire Attorney ID #23315 220 Market Street Newport, PA 17074 717-567-3139 Attorney for the Estate of George L. May, a/k/a George Leroy May May, George L. Petition to Withdraw as Counsel-10-28-2011 FAX: (717) 567-3130 RC'~%-1502 EX + (6-98) ~~FIE~ULE A n I - I COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE INHERITANCE TAX RETURN RESIDENT DECEDENT ESTATE OF FILE NUMBER Mav George L. 21 05 0758 All real property owned solely or as a tenant in common must be reported at fair market value. Fair market value is defined as the price at which property would be exchanged between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being compelled to buy or sell, both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. Reaf roe which is 'ointl -owned with ri ht of survivorshi must be disclosed on Schedule F. ITEM VALUE AT DATE NUMBER ~ DESCRIPTION OF DEATH 1. Those parcels of land situate in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County Pennsylvania 102,708.3 as describe in the deed of April 17, 1946 as recorded in Cumberland County Deed Book E No. 13 page 295, with assessed value of 92530 x common level ratio of 1.11 for a fair market value of 102,708.30. See copy of attached deed and tax assessment. TOTAL (Also enter on line 1, Recapitulation) I $ 102,708.3 (If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size) mil{ l~ z~ k .~' _._ SUMMARY OF SALIENT FEATURES Subject Address 396 Peach Glen Road Legal Description City Gardners County Cumberland State PA Zip Code 17324 Census Tract N/A Map Reference N/A Sale Price N!A Date of Sale N/A Borrower/Client N/A Lender George and Janet May Estate Size (Acres) 3.18 Price per Square Foot N!A Location Average-Rural Age 1900 (est) Condition poor Total Rooms Bedrooms 3 Baths 1 Appraiser Mark K. Keller, Auctioneer AU1994L Date of Appraised Value 10/7/05 Final Estimate of Value $114,500.00 ~,,c-1,~b ~ ``~ ~~ VERIFICATION ALLEN E. HENCH LAW OFFICE, P. C. 220 MARKET ST. NEWPORT, PA 17074 TEL (717) 567-3139 I, Allen E. Hench, Esquire, hereby state that the statements made in the foregoing Petition to Withdraw as Counsel are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Date: c.`V' `~ ~ `~~~ FAX: (717)567-3130 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GEORGE L. MAY a/kla GEORGE LEROY MAY LATE OF JUNIATA TOWNSHIP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PENNSYLVANIA CUMBERLAND COUNTY ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION PENNSYLVANIA N0.21-OS-0758 TO: THE REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA I hereby consent to the withdrawal of Allen E. Hench, Esquire, as my attorney of record. GEORGE L. MAY ESTATE ALLEN E.HENGH LAW OFFICE, P.C. 220 MARKET ST. NEWPORT, PA 17074 TEL: (717) 567-3139 Date: S c,.~'~'~:rt Qc„z ,:2t, ~~ a~ Date: S~~,1_:~,h ~ ..a Shelvey J. ockenberry, Execut r t - ~~ ~~~~c~U., L Shelvey ockenberry, in m individual capacity FAX: (717)567-3130