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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-12 (2)IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, . PENNSYLVANIA ~? ., ~' ~.~ -r} ~+ ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION :T;y;? ~ ~ ~` ~? - NO. 12- ~ ~ ~ ORPHANS ~ r ~` - ..~.. ~ i-f-, ; IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET D REAM Deceased . , ~ PETITION FOR CITATION TO COMPEL APPLICATION FOR LETTERS PURSUANT TO 20 PA. CONS. STAT. ANN. § 3155 TO THE REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: The Petition of Vicki L. Womer, by her attorneys Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP, respectfully represents: 1. Petitioner is Vicki L. Womer, a daughter of decedent, who is an adult individual residing at 27032 Gum Tree Road, Dagsboro, Sussex County, Delaware 19939. 2. Margaret D. Ream ("Decedent") died testate on October 2010, in a temporary location at Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center, Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, but at all times relevant hereto maintained her legal residence at 128 Cambridge Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. 3. Decedent was survived by her widower, Norman A. Ream; her son Rikki A. Rockett (formerly known as Richard A. Ream prior to legally changing his name); and her daughter, Vicki L. Womer, the Petitioner. 1 4. The present or last known address of Norman A. Ream is c/o Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center, 231 South Washington Street, Millsboro, Delaware 19966. 5. The present or last known address of Rikki A. Rockett is 20750 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 342, Woodland Hills, California 91364. 6. At the time of her death, Decedent was the owner of an undivided one-half interest as tenant in common of residential real estate at 128 Cambridge Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, having a gross value of $63,500.00 and an estimated net value after payment of liens and closing costs of $16,000.00; and personal property that does not exceed $5,000.00 in value. 7. In her will dated February 8, 1984, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," Decedent gave, devised and bequeathed the remainder of her estate to her husband Norman A. Ream, provided that he survived her by 30 days, which he has done. 8. Decedent in Article V of her said Will nominated her husband, Norman A. Ream, as Executor of her estate; and as substitute Executor nominated CCNB Bank, N.A., of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. CCNB Bank, N.A., merged into and transferred its fiduciary operations to PNC Bank. N.A. 9. PNC Bank, N.A., after reviewing the size of Decedent's estate and other factors, has executed a Renunciation dated January 25, 2012, relinquishing its right to serve as Executor as Decedent's Estate. 2 10. Decedent's widower, Norman A. keam, has not taken out Letters Testamentary on the Decedent's Estate, and Rikki A. Rockett, Decedent's son, has not sought appointment as Administrator C.T.A. 11. In order to have the Estate of Margaret D. Ream administered and distributed, and so that any taxes due the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can be paid, it is necessary that a personal representative be appointed for said Estate. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that a citation be awarded pursuant to 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 3155 directed to Norman A. Ream and Rikki A. Rockett, to show cause why they or either of them should not apply for and take out Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, C.T.A., on the Estate of Margaret Day Ream, Deceased; or failing this to show cause why such letters should not be granted to Vick' L. Womer. Vicki L. Womer, Petitioner J __ Roger M. Morgenth 1, Esquire, ID# 17143 Attorney for Petitioner Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP 4431 North Front Street, 3rd Floor Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 234-2401 ext 161 rmor enthal(a~sasllp.eom Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before me this day of February, 2012 Deputy for Register of Wills 3