HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0729JERRY R. DUFFIE
RICHARD W STEWART
C. ROY WEIDNER, JR.
EDMUND G. MYERS
DAVID W. DELUCE
RALPH H. WRIGHT, JR.
DAVID J. LANZA
MARK C. DUFFIE
MELISSA PEEL GREEVY
MICHAEL J. CASSIDY
ROBERT M. WALKER
LAW OFFICES
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART WEIDNER
A Professional Corporation
301 MARKET STREET
P. O. BOX 109
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
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TELEPHONE7 f'/-'f761-4540
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September 4, 2003
HORACE A. JOHNSON
COUNSEL TO THE FIRM
E-MAIL dlw@jdsw.com
Register of Wills Office
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
ATTN: CHERYL
Dear Cheryl:
Re~
Estate of Ruth I. Smith
SSN: 172-09-0721
Our File No. 13417-1
Enclosed please find Estate Check No. 1472 in the amount of $1,950.00. This payment
represents the three-month prepayment in order to qualify for the discount. The decedent died on
June 25, 2003. Tliere is currently no estate number for this Estate due to the fact that there was
no need to probate. All of the Estate assets are jointly held with the surviving son. Please time
stamp the enclosed copy of this correspondence, and return to me in the enclosed self-addressed
stamped envelope. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please feel free to
contact me.
Very truly yours,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Dana L. Wleseman
Legal Assistant
cc: Gary Smith
#217939
LAW OFFICES
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 MARKET STREET
P. O. BOX 109
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
NO.
REV-1162 EX(11-96)
CD 0O2984
JOHNSON DUFFLE
STEWART & WEIDNER
P O BOX 109
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 172-09-0721
FILE NUMBER: 2103-0729
DECEDENT NAME: SMITH RUTH I
DATE OF PAYMENT: 09/05/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 09/04/2003
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 00/00/0000
ACN
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL
NUMBER
AMOUNT
101 $1,950.00
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
$1,950.00
REMARKS: JOHNSON DUFFLE STEWART &
WEIDNER
SEAL
CHECK# 1472
INITIALS: AC
RECEIVED BY:
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WILLS
REGISTER OF WILLS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-O601
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
NO.
REV-1162 EX(11-96)
CD 003248
DUFFLE JERRY R ESQUIRE
P O BOX 109
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
........ fold
ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN. 172-09-0721
FILE NUMBER: 21 03-0729
DECEDENT NAME: SMITH RUTH I
DATE OF PAYMENT: 11/1 8/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 11/17/2003
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 00/00/0000
ACN
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL
NUMBER
AMOUNT
101 9552.73
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
9552.73
REMARKS: GARY D SMITH
C/O JERRY R DUFFLE ESQUIRE
SEAL
CHECK//1473
INITIALS: VZ
RECEIVED BY:
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WILLS
REGISTER OF WILLS
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN F,LENUMBE"
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEPT 28060~ RESIDENT DECEDENT 21 03 0729
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601 ~ COUNTY CODE YEAR NUMBER
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
DECEDENT'S NAME (LAST, FIRST, AND MIDDLEINITIAL)
SMITH, RUTH I. 172-09-0721
DATE OF DEATH (MM-DD-YEAR) DATE OF BIRTH (MM-DD-YEAR) THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED IN DUPLICATE WITH THE
06/25/2003 07/27/1912 REGISTER OF WILLS
(IF APPLICABLE) SURVIVING SPousE's blAME ( LAST, FIRST AND MIDDLE INITIAL) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
[] 1. Original Return [] 2. Supplemental Return [] 3. Remainder Return (date of death prior to 12-13-82)
[] 4. Limited Estate [] 4a. Future Interest Compromise (date of death after [] 5. Federal Estate Tax Return Required
12-12-82)
[] 6. Decedent Died Testate (Attach copy [] 7. Decedent Maintained a Living Trust (Attach 0 8. Total Number of Safe Deposit Boxes
of Will) copy of Trust)
[] 9. Litigation Proceeds Received [] 10. Spousal Poverty Credit (date of death between [] 11.Election to tax under Sec. 9113(A) (Attach Sch O)
NAME
,Ierry R. Duffle
FIRM NAME (If applicable)
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
TELEPHONE NUMBER
717/761-4540
1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship
4. Mortgages & Notes Receivable (Schedule D)
5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscellaneous Personal Property
(Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
[] Separate Billing Requested
7. inter-Vivos Transfers & Miscellaneous Non-Probate Property
(Schedule G or L)
8. Total Gross Assets (total Lines 1-7)
9. Funeral Expenses & Administrative Costs (Schedule H)
10. Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities, & Liens (Schedule I)
1 1. Total Deductions (total Lines 9 & 10)
12. Net Value of Estate(Line 8 minus Line 1 1)
!COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043 ..
OFFiCiAl. USE ON[ Y
(1) None
(2) None
(3) None
(4) None
(5) 118.25
(6) 5,984.99
(7) 63,556.08
(9) 1,756.29
(10) 10,006.13
13. Charitable and Governmental Bequests/Sec 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
15. Amount of Line 14 taxable at the spousal tax rate, x
or transfers under Sec. 9116(a)(1.2)
.00
(8)
69,659.32
(11)
(12)
(13)
11,762.42
57,896.90
(14) 57,896.90
(15)
16. Amount of Line 14 taxable at lineal rate
57,896.90 x .045
(16) 2,605.36
17.Amount of Line 14 taxable at sibling rate
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate
19. Tax Due
20. []
x .12
x .15
(17)
(18)
(19)
2,605.36
Copyright 2000 form software only The Lackner Group, Inc. Form REV-1500 EX (Rev. 6-00)
Decedent's Complete Address:
[S'I'I~EET ADDRESS
CITY
Messiah Village
Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg
STATE p~ -ZIP i~055
Tax Payments and Credits:
1. Tax Due (Page 1 Line 19) (1) 2,605.36
2. Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
B. Prior Payments i,950.00
C. Discount 102.63
Interest/Penalty if applicable
D. Interest
E. Penalty
Total Credits (A + B + C)
Total Interest/Penalty (D + E)
If Line 2 is greater than Line 1 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is theOVERPAYMENT.
Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a refund
If Line 1 + Line 3 is greater than Line 2, enter the difference. This is theTAX DUE.
A. Enter the interest on the tax due.
B. Enter the total of Line 5 + 5A. This is theBALANCE DUE
(2) 2,052.63
(3) 0.00
(4)
(5) 552.73
(5A)
(5B) 552.73
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; ............................................................................. [] []
b. retain the right to designate who shall use the property transferred or its income; ................................
c. retain a reversionary interest; or. ...........................................................................................................
d. race ve the prom se for fe of ether payments, benefits or care? ...........................................................
2. If death occurred after December 12, 1982, did decedent transfer property within one year of death without
receiving adequate consideration? ................................................................................................................. [] []
3. Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death2 ....... [] []
4. Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuity, or other non-probate property which
contains a beneficiary designation.9. ............................................................................................................... [] []
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 that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belie( it is true, correct and complete. Declaration
preparer other JJ;~n the personal representative is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
SIGNATU~PERS~N RESP~IJ;~'~FoR FILlN& ~ETU~ AoDRE~ DAT~
Ga S~nith ( .
Ga~.' ~/~. Sm ~ ~ 117 Wlndrush Lane ....
~ ,~)~_.%~k.~ Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
SIGNATURE O.F IrERSON~.~S'P'ONSIB~J~R ¢'ILI/~/G~ETuR~N AbbRESS ' DAT~
SIGNA~E OF PREPARER OTH~EPRESENTATIVE ADDRESS DATE
J~-- Duma P 0 Box 109
L~oyne, PA 17043
For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before Janua~ 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. ~9116 (a) (1.1) (i)].
For dates of death on or after Januaw 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. ~9116 (a) (1.1) (ii)]. The statut~oes not exempta transfer to a su~iving spouse from tax, and the statuto~ requirements for disclosure
of assets and filing a tax return are still applicable even if the su~iving 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 ~enty-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 child is 0% [72 P.S. ~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. ~9116
1.2) [72 P.S. ~9116 (a) (1)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's siblings is 12% [72 P.S. ~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.
,,~ SCHEDULE E
CASH, BANK DEPOSITS, & MISC. ~
COMMONWEALTH OF'~ENNS*LVA"IA PERSONAL PROPERTY
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN I
RESIDENT DECEDENT I
FiLE NUMBE~ -
ESTATE OF SMITH, RUTH ~. 2]- 0D- 0729
Include the proceeds of litigation and the date the proceeds were received by the estateq, II property jointly-owned with the right of
survivorship must be disclosed on schedule F.
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
Refund received from AARP Healthcare for premium paid prior to Death
VALUE AT DATE OF
DEATH
118.25
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 5, Recapitulation) 118.25
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
SMITH, RUTH I.
SCHEDULE F
JOINTLY-OWNED PROPERTY
i FILE NUMBER
21 - 03 - 0729
If an asset was made joint within one year of the decedent's date of death, it must be reported on schedule G.
SURVIVING JOINT TENANT(S) NAME ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT
A Gary D. Smith 117 Windmsh Lane Son
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
ITEM
NUMBER
JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY:
i DESCRIPTION OF P~O~ER-I'Y' '
°~gd: DATE OF DEATH
LETTER DATE IInclude name of financial institution and bank account number DATE OF DEATH D '° VALUE OF
FOR JOINT MADE Ior similar identifying number. Attach deed for jointly-held real VALUE OF ASSET iNTb~F{E~T )ECEDENT'S INTEREST
TENANT JOINT lestate.
I A 07/06/1999
2 A 07/06/1999
3 A
PNC Bank Certificate of Deposit Account No.
31400159897
PNC Bank Certificate of Deposit Account No.
3140O159897
Accrued Interest
03/19/1999 M& T Bank Relationship with Interest Account No.
0087034421
A 03/19/1999:
M&T Bank Relationship with Interest Account No.
0087034421
Accrued Interest
A 07/06/1999 PNC Bank Savings Account
Number 5000962632
A 07/06/1999
PNC Bank Savings Account
: Number 5000962632
Accrued Interest
3,357.85 50% 1,678.93
49.02i 50% 24.51
4,864.82
0.32
3,697.18
0.78
50%
5O%
2,432.41
0.16
50%~ 1,848.59
50% 0.39
TOTAL (Also enter on line 6, Recapitulation) 5,984.99
~ ! SCHEDULE G
INTER-VIVOS TRANSFERS &
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAXRETURN MISC. NON-PROBATE PROPERTY
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF FILE NUMBER
SMITH, RUTH I. ! 21 - 03 - 0729
ITEM
NUMBER
This schedule must be completed and filed if the answer to any of questions 1 through 4 on page 2 is yes.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY DATE OF DEATH % OF
Include the name of the transferee, their relationship to decedent and the date of transfer. VALUE OF ASSET! DECD'S EXCLUSION TAXABLE VALUE
Attach a copy of the deed for real estate.
M&T Bank Money Fund Alternative Account No.
0950920118
Joint Account with Gary D. Smith, opened on 03/21/2003
M&T Bank Money Fund Alternative Account No.
0950920118
Joint Account with Gary D. Smith, opened on 03/21/2003
Accrued Interest on Account
(IF APPLICABLE)
INTEREST
66,540.281 100% 3,000.00 63,540.28
! ,
15.80 100% 0.00: 15.80
TOTAL (Also enter on line 7, Recapitulation) ! 63,556.08
FUNERAL EXPENSES &
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
,NHER,TANCE TA× RETU.N .N~MINI~~ COSTS
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
SMITH, RUTH I.
Debts of decedent must be reported on Schedule I.
ITEM
NUMBER
A. FUNERAL EXPENSES:
I. Rev. Thomas McCurdy
2. J.C. Tucker - Florist
FILE NUMBER
21 - 03 - 0729
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
75.00
185.50
3. Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc.
970.79
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
Personal Representative's Commissions
Social Security Number(s) / EIN Number of Personal Representative(s):
Street Address
City State Zip
Year(s) Commission paid
Attorney's Fees Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
Family Exemption: (If decedenrs address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation)
Claimant
Street Address
City
Relationship of Claimant to Decedent
Probate Fees
State Zip
500.00
5. Accountant's Fees
6. Tax Return Preparer's Fees
Other Administrative Costs
Cumberland County Regsiter of Wills Office
Filing Fee for Inheritance Tax Return & Inventory
25.00
TOTAL (Aisc enter on line 9, Recapitulation) 1,756.29
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
I
SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT, MORTGAGE
LIABILITIES, & LIENS
I FILE NUMBER
SMITH, RUTH I. 21 - 03 - 0729
Include unreimbursed medical expenses.
ITEM
NUMBER
1
4
DESCRIPTION
Messiah Village Nursing Home - Room and Board for Month of June
PharAmerica - Medications administered at Nursing Home
Check clearing after Date of Death
Payee: Messiah Village Nursing Home
Messiah Village - For services provided prior to death
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 10, Recapitulation)
AMOUNT
4,154.00
72.59
5,407.00
372.54
10,006.13
REV-1513 EX+ (9-00) ~
SCHEDULE J
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA i BENEFICIARIES
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT i
ESTATE OF
NUMBER
I.
1
SMITH, RUTH I.
FILE NUMBER
21 - 03 - 0729
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON(S) RECEIVING PROPERTY
TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS (include outright spousal distributions)
Gary D. Smith
117 Windmsh Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
RELATIONSHIP TO AMOUNT OR SHARE
DECEDENT
D~J~otJ,istTxustee($) i OF ESTATE _
Son
1/2 of Residual Estate
Brandon J. Smith
Jedediah Smith
Grandson 1/4th of Residual
Estate
Grandson
1/4th of Residual
Estate
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
B. CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL OF PART II- ENTER TOTAL NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS ON LINE 13 OF REV-1500 COVER SHEE~'
EXHIBIT A
LISTING OF EXHIBITS FOR
EST,4TE
OF
RUTH L SMITH
EXHIBIT A
Last Will and Testament of Ruth I. Smith signed
and dated on the 22na day of January, 1996.
ROUTMAN, MOORE,
GOLDSTONE ~. VALENTINO
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF
RUTH I. SMITH
I, RUTH I. SMITH, domiciled and residing in the City of New Castle, County of
Lawrence and State of Pennsylvania, being of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and free from all coercion and restraint whatsoever, do hereby make, publish and
declare this to be my Last Will and Testamem, hereby revoking and making null and void
any and all other wills and codicils heretofore made by me.
ITEM I. I direct that my Executor, hereinafter named, pay out of my estate all
my debts, funeral and administration expenses allowed or payable by law, and all estate,
inheritance and succession taxes, including interest and penalties thereon, if any, both state
and federal, which may be payable by reason of my death with respect to any taxable
property, whether passing under my Will or otherwise, as soon as practicable after death.
ITEM II. I hereby give, devise and bequeath one-half (1/2) of my property, real,
personal and mixed, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate, unto GARY D. SMITH,
or his issue per stirpes.
ITEM IH. I hereby give, devise and bequeath the remaining one-half (1/2) of my
property, real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate, unto my
Trustee in trust for my grandsons, BRADON J. SMITH and JEDEDIAH M. SMITH, for
the following uses and purposes:
(a) To divide my Estate into equal shares so that there shall be one share
for each grandchild of mine who is then living and one share for the issue of
each grandchild of mine who, at the time of my death, may be deceased but
represented by issue;
(b) During the minority of said grandchildren, the Trustee shall have
authority to apply towards his support, maintenance, education and general
welfare, so much of the income arising from his share as, in the opinion of the
Trustee may be proper and to accumulate surplus income for later application
in behalf of said grandchildren and for payment to him at his majority;
(c) The Trustee shall have authority to pay to or expend in behalf of said
grandchildren such sums from the principal of his share as, in the opinion of
the Trustee may be required to provide for his support, maintenance, education
and to relieve emergencies and distress;
(d) To continue in trust until such time as my grandsons
BRADON J. SMITH and JEDEDIAH M. SMITH shall attain the age of
twenty-five (25) years, at which time the Trustee shall pay over to said
grandchild, the accumulated income and principal of his share;
(e) The beneficiary or beneficiaries hereunder shall have no right to
anticipate, to pledge, or in any manner to alienate their inte. rests in the income
arising from or in the principal of my estate, and their interests shall not be
liable for their attachment or other legal processes;
ITEM IV. I hereby confer upon my Executor and Trustee full power, discretion
and authority with respect to all matters herein entrusted to them, including but not limited
2
(a) To retain as part of my estate or as a trust investment hereunder for so
long as they may deem proper, any stocks, bonds or other items of property
belonging to me at my death, to vary investments and to invest and re-invest
funds in such stocks, bonds, securities or Other property of any kind or
character whatsoever as they may deem suitable, irrespective of the laws of
Pennsylvania relating to investments by fiduciaries;
Co) To sell and dispose of any real estate which I own at my death, or
which at any time constitutes a part of the trust corpus, at such price and upon
such terms as they may deem proper, and to execute proper deeds;
(c) To grant leases of real estate for any term of years with or without
options for renewal or purchase, although the term of lease or of the renewal
thereof may extend beyond the term of any trust hereunder;
(d) To determine whether and/or what part of any receipt, increment, gain,
disbursement, charge or loss shall enure to or fall upon principal or income;
(e) To compromise, adjust and settle any disputes and claims arising in the
administration of my estate or of the trust established hereunder;
(f) To borrow money for the benefit of my estate or of the trust hereunder
from any source, and as security for the repayment thereof to hold or pledge
any of the property of my estate or of the trust corpus, and to execute
mortgages;
(g) To make distribution hereunder of property in kind and, for that
purpose, to divide, partition and allot property and to determine the value
thereof.
ITEM V. I hereby nominate and appoint GARY D. SMITH as Executor of this,
my Last Will and Testament, to serve without bond. In the event that GARY D. SMITH
shall be unable to serve in this capacity, for any reason whatsoever, then I do hereby make,
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constitute, and appoint JEFFREY D. SMITH to be alternate Executor of this, my Last Will
and Testament, to serve without bond.
ITEM VI. I hereby nominate GARY D. SMITH as Trustee of this, my Last Will
and Testamem. In the evem GARY D. SMITH shall be unable to serve in this capacity, for
any reason whatsoever, then I do hereby nominate and appoint JEFFREY D. SMITH to be
Alternate Trustee under the Trusts created by this, my Last Will and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, RUTH I. SMITH, the Testatrix above-named have
hereunto set my hand and seal this ,),~ a_4
Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-six (1996).
RUTH ~.
day of January in the year of our Lord, One
(SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said RUTH I. SMITH, Testatrix, as and
for her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who in her presence, at her request
and in the presence of each o~e~c~e hereunto set our hands as attesting witnesses.
J~EPH PAUL VALENTINO RONALD S. ALEXANDER
-4-
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA '
COUNTY OF LAWRENCE :
SS.
WE, RUTH I. SMITH, JOSEPH PAUL VALENTINO and
RONALD S. ALEXANDER, the Testatrix and the Wimesses, respectively, whose names are
signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to
the undersigned authority that the Testatrix signed and executed the instrument as her Last
Will and that she had signed willingly, and that she executed it as her free and voluntary act
for the purposes therein executed, and that each of the Wimesses, in the presence and hearing
of the Testatrix, signed the Will as Wimesses and that to the best of their knowledge, the
Testatrix was at that time eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and under no
constraint or undue influence.
-- J , '"- (SEAL)
RU~, TeStatr~ ~
S'EPH P,~U~ VALENTINO - Wimess
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Subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me by RUTH I. SMITH, and
subscribed and sworn to before me by JOSEPH PAUL VALENTINO
RONALD S. ALEXANDER, this ~,q~,~'~" day of January, 1996.
~(SEAL)
Notarial Seal
Carol L. Cantelupre, Notary Public
Sharon Mercer County
My Comm ssion Expires Nov. 11, 1999
GACLIENTS~2066~00000~CLC0~ 14
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Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
INVENTORY
Estate of SMITH, RUTH I.
also known as
, Deceased
No. 21 - 03 - 0?29
Date of Death 6/25/2003
Social Security No. 172-09-0721
Gary D. Smith
The Personal Representative(s) of the above Estate, deceased, verity that the items appearing in the following Inventory
include all of the personal assets wherever situate and all of the real estate located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
of said Decedent, that the valuation placed opposite each item of said Inventory represents its fair value as of the date of the
Decedent's death, and that the Decedent owned no real estate outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except that
which appears in a memorandum at the end of this Inventory. I/We verify that the statements made in this Inventory are true
and correct. I/VVe understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Attorney: Jerry R. Duffle
I.D. No.: 09601
Signature:
Signature:
Address:
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Address: 117 Windmsh Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: 717/761-4540 Telephone: 717-691-8803
Dated:
Personal Property
Refund received from AARP Healthcare for premium paid prior to Death
118.25
Total Personal Property
$118.25
(Attach additional sheets if necessary) Total Personal Property and Real Estate $118.25
JOHNSON,
DUFFLE, STEWART & WEiDNER
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
301 MARKET STREET
P. O. BOX 109
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 1704:3
Fir.,
Register of wills office
Cumberland county Courthouse
One courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attn: Cheryl
BUREAU OF ZNDZVZDUAL TAXES
INHERTTANCE TAX DZVZS/OH
DEPT. Z80601
HARRZSBURG, PA 17118-0601
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANZA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
NOTZCE OF ZNHERZTANCE TAX
APPRAZSEMENT, ALLO#ANCE OR DZSALLO#ANCE
OF DEDUCTZONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
REV-I;¢7 EX AFP (01-05)
JERRY R DUFFZE
JOHNSON ETAL
PO BOX 109
LEMOYNE
:~ : . ii:~ otDATE 01-12-200q
V¥~II$ ESTATE OF SMZTH
DATE OF DEATH 06-25-2003
FZLE NUMBER 21 03-0729
'0~ FEB 25 A8:3(~OUNTY CUMBERLAND
ACN 101
PA 17oq~umiD~i;i~ Co., PA
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RUTH
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMZT PAYMENT TO:
REGTSTER OF WTLLS
CUMBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLTSLE, PA 17013
CUT ALONG THZS LZNE ~ RETATN LOWER PORTZON FOR YOUR RECORDS ~
REV-15~7 EX AFP (01-03) NOT]:CE OF ZNHER]:TANCE TAX APPRA]:SEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DZSALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTZONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF SMZTH RUTH T FZLE NO. 21 03-0729 ACN 101 DATE 01-12-200q
TAX RETURN NAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED ( ) CHANGED
RESERVATTON CONCERNTNG FUTURE ]:NTEREST - SEE REVERSE
APPRAZSED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIG~NAL RETURN
1. ReaZ Es~a~o (Schedule A) (1)
2. S~ocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2)
$. Closely Held S~ock/Per~nership Zn~aras~ (Schedule C) ($)
q. Mor~gages/No~as Receivable (Schedule D) (q)
5. Cash/Bank Depos~s/M~sc. Personal Propar~y (Schedule E) ($)
6. Jointly Owned Propar~y (Schedule F) (6)
7. Transfers (Schedule G) (7)
8. To,al Assa~s
APPROVED DEDUCTZONS AND EXEMPTZONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/Ad.. Cos~s/Misc. Expanses (Schedule H) (9)
10. Dab,s/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule I) (10)
11. To,al Deductions
12. Na~ Value of Tax Re~urn
O0
00
00
00
118 25
5~98q.99
63~556.08
(8)
1,756.29
10,006.13
(11)
(12)
15.
lq.
NOTE:
Chari~abla/Governeen*al Baquas~cs; Non-elec~ed 9115 Trus'¢s (Schedule J) (15)
Ne~ Value of Es~a~:e Sub.~ec~ ~:o Tax (lq)
Zf an assessment was issued previously, lines 1~, 15 and/or 16, 17,
reflect figures that include the total of ALL returns assessed to date.
ASSESSMENT OF TAX:
15. Aaoun~ of Line 1~ a~ Spousal ra~e
16. Amoun~ of Line 1~ ~axabla a~ Lineal/Class A ra~e
17. Amoun~ of Line 1~ e~ Sibling ra~a
18. Aaoun~ of L/ne 1~ ~axabla a~ Collateral/Class B ra~e
19. Principa! Tax Due
TAX CREDZTS:
PAYMENT RECEIPT
DATE NUMBER
11-17-2003
NOTE: To insure proper
credi~ ~o your account,
submi~ ~ha upper portion
of ~h~s fore w~h your
~ax payean~.
CD0032q8
DISCOUNT (+)
ZNTEREST/PEN PAZD (-)
.O0
MADE BY 03-ZS-Z00q~.
69,659.32
11.762. ~.2
57,896.90
PAYMENT MUS'
.00
57,896.90
18 and 19 will
(15)~ .00 X 00 = .00
(16). 57,896.90 X 0q5 = 2,605.56
(17) .00 X 12 = .00
(lB), .00 X 15 = .00
(19)= 2,605.36
ZF PAZD AFTER DATE ZND/CATED, SEE REVERSE
FOR CALCULATZON OF ADDZT[ONAL ZNTEREST.
AMOUNT PAZD
55Z.73
TOTAL TAX CREDZT I 552.73
BALANCE OF TAX DUE 2,052.63
ZNTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE
2,052.63 0L
( ZF TOTAL DUE 1S LESS THAN $1, NO PAYMENT 1S RE~UZRED.
ZF TOTAL DUE 1S REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" {CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SZDE OF THZS FORM FOR ZNSTRUCTZONS.) ~
RESERVATION:
PURPOSE OF
NOTICE:
PAYMENT:
REFUND ICE):
OBJECTIONS:
ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE
CORRECTIONS:
DISCOUNT:
PENALTY:
INTEREST:
Estates of decedents dying on or before December 1Z, 198Z -- [f any future interest [n the estate [s transferred
[n possession or enjoyment to Class B (collateral) beneficiaries of the decedent after the expiration of any estate for
life or for years, the ComaonNaalth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer Inheritance Taxes
at the lamful Class B (collateral) rate on any such future interest.
To fulfill the requirements of Section ZlqO of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act, Act ZS of 2000. (72 P.S.
Sect[an 91q0).
Detach the top portion of this Notice and submit with your payment to the Rog(star of Hills printed on the reverse side.
--Make check or money order payable to: REGISTER OF NILLS, AGENT
A refund of a tax credit, which was not requested on the Tax Return, may be requested by completing an "Application
far Refund of Pennsylvania Inheritance and Estate Tax" (REV-1313). Applications are ava(labia at the Off[ca
of the Rog(star of N[lls, any of the Z3 Revenue District Offices, or by calling the spec(al Z4-hour
ansmering service for fores ordering: 1-800-36Z-ZO50; services for taxpayers with spec(al hearing and / or
speaking needs: [-800-447-30Z0 (TT only).
Any party [n interest not satisfied with the appraisement, allowance, or disallowance of deductions, or assessment
of tax (including discount or interest) as shown on this Not[ca must object within sixty (60) days of receipt of
this Not[ce by:
--mr[[tan protest to the PA Department of Revenue, Board of Appeals, Dept. ZSIOZ1, Harrisburg, PA 171Z8-1DZ1,
--election to have the matter determined at audit of the account of the personal representative, OR
--appeal to the Orphans' Court.
OR
Factual errors discovered on this assessment should be addressed [n writing to: PA Department of Revmnua,
Bureau of Individual Taxes, ATTN: Post Assessment RaviaN Unit, Dept. Z80601, Harrisburg, PA 171Z8-0601
Phone (717) 787-650S. Sea page 5 of the booklet "Instructions for Inheritance Tax Return for a Resident
Decedent" (REV-IS01) for an explanation of administratively correctable errors.
If any tax due is paid within three (3) calendar months after the decsdant's death, a five percent (5Z) discount of
the tax paid [s attowad.
The 15Z tax amnesty non-participation penalty [s computed 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 amnesty per[od. This non-participation
penalty [s appealable in the same manner and in the the same time period as you ~ould appeal the tax and interest
that has been assessed as indicated on this notice.
Interest [s charged beginning with first day of delinquency, or nine (9) months and one (1) day free the date of
death, to the date of payment. Taxes which became delinquent before January 1, 198Z bear interest at the rate of
slx (6X) percent par annum 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 from calendar year to calendar year with that rate
announced by the PA Department of Revenue. The applicable interest rates for 198Z through ZOO3 ara:
Interest Da(Iv Interest Daily Interest Daily
Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor
198Z lOX · 000548 1987 97. , 000Z47 1999 77. · 00019Z
1983 16Z .000438 1988-1991 llZ .000301 2000 8Z .000Z19
1984 llZ . 000301 199Z 9Z , 000Z47 ZOO1 9X · 000247
1985 132 .000356 1993-1994 72 .O0019Z ZOOZ 6Z .000164
1986 102 .000Z74 1995-1998 92 · 000Z47 ZOO3 SZ .000137
--Interest is calculated as follows:
INTEREST = BALANCE OF TAX UNPAID X NUHBER OF DAYS DELINI;~UENT X DAILY INTEREST FACTOR
--Any Notice [ssued 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.
In Re: Estate of
NICHOLSON COLLEEN
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-00729
NOTICE OF FAILURE TO FILE STATUS REPORT
Personal Representative: NICHOLSON AMANDA JANE
Counsel for Personal Representative:
Date of Decedent's Death: 8/5/2005
The Orphans' Court record indicates 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, is hereby given by that the you have ten (10) day to file the Status Report.
If the required 6.12 form is not filed in accordance with Rule 6.12 the Court will be notified of
such delinquency and the undersigned will 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:
8/27/2007
~~.~.~
Glenda Farner Strasbaugh
Clerk of the Orphans' Court
Distribution:
Personal Representative
Counsel for Personal Representative
Estate File
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