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this resent case is whether Gerda G. brews should be adjudicated an
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son on a permanent basis, and, if yes, whether Neighborhood Services
incapacitated per
ould be appointed plenary guardian of her person and estate. A hearing
of Lancaster sh
tter on 12 June 2012. The allegedly-incapacitated person was not
was held in this ma
grin her presence having been excused by the court pursuant to
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indicating that her appearance in could would be harmful to her
medical testimony resent, and
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health. The court appointed counsel, Lisa M. Coy
earin Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the
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din s of fact, discussion and order of court are made and entered:
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I -incapacitated person is Gerda G. brews, an adult individual and
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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who presently resides at Golden
domiciliary of
Living Center, 46 Erford Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Iden Living Center-Camp Hill whose address is 46 Erford Road,
2. Petitioner is Go
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
dl -incapacitated person suffers from Senile Dementia (severe).
3, The allege y
a consequence of her condition, Gerda G. Drews's ability to receive and
4. As
e information effectively and communicate decisions is impaired to such a
evaluat
si nificant extent that she is totally unable to manage her financial resources,
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all unable to meet essential requirements for her physical health and
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safety.
Drews's estate is German pension of unknown value, an account with
5. Gerda G.
Golden Living Center-Camp Hill of $661.00, and her monthly income is
approximately $1331.00, with her pension being on hold.
6. The prognosis for Gerda G. brews is unfavorable at the present time.
erda G. brews is in need of a plenary guardian of her person and estate.
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he duration of the necessary guardianship must be considered at best
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indefinite, and for practical purposes permanent.
osed uardian, Neighborhood Services of Lancaster, whose address is
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Street, Lancaster, PA 17608, is appropriate to serve as guardian of
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. Drews's person and estate, and is qualified under the statute to do so.
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e fore oing Findings of Fact are made on the basis of clear and convincing
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evidence.
. brews is notified that she has a right to appeal this decision to the
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erior Court within thirty (30) days of the entry of the order, and
Pennsylvania Sup
etition, at any time, for a modification or termination of the order.
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DISCUSSION
'sions respecting an adjudication of incapacity are contained in 20 Pa.
The prove
ions 5501 et seq. The Petitioner has substantially complied with these
C.S. Sect
ed u on the foregoing findings of fact, the accompanying order of
provisions, and bas p
court shall be entered.
By the C~-
Thomas A. lacey C.P.J.
Distribution List:
Lisa M. Coyne, Esq.
3901 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Benjamin J. Glatfelter, Esq.
P. O. Box 5100
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0100
• ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
In Re: ESTATE OF GERDA G DREWS pENNSYLVAMA
• NO. 21-12-0492
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ORDER DATE: 6/1
JUDGE'S INITIALS:
TIME STAMP DATE: 6/-ji i~
IN RE: OPINION
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