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DECEDENT'S ESTATE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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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.
INCL UDE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BACK OF THIS FORM.
Name of Counsel: STEVEN J. SCHIFFMAN, ESQ.
Supreme Court I.D. No.: 25488
Name of Law Firm: SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC
Address: 2080 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, SUITE 201, HARRISBURG, PA 17110
ESTATE OF
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No. 21-11-1292
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION /
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
Telephone: (717) 540-9170
Fax: (717 540-5481
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06
Page 1 of 10
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Estate of HELEN T COOVER ,Deceased
1. Name(s) and address(es) of Petitioner(s):
Name: VANCE C. COOVER
Address: PO BOX 84$
POCONO PINES, PA 18350
Identify any executors or administrators who have not joined in the Petition for
Adjudication and Statement of Proposed Distribution and state reason:
N/A
Is this the first accounting by this fiduciary? ..................... Yes ~ No
If not, identify prior accountings, the accounting periods covered, and the date of
adjudication of the prior accounting.
2. Decedent died on OCTOBER 17, 2011
Letters Testamentary or ~ Letters of Administration were granted to Petitioner(s) on
DECEMBER 5.2011
Date of Will (if applicable): TITNF. 1 ~ ~nn1
Date(s) of Codicil(s) (if applicable): N/A
Date of probate (if different from date Letters granted): N/A
Was a bond required? ~YYes /® No If yes, state amount:
Are proofs of advertising of the grant of Letters attached? ......... Yes ~ No
Dates of advertising of the grant of Letters: THE SENTINEL-Feb. 3. 10. 17.2012 &
THE CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL-Feb. 10, 17, 24, 2012
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 2 of 10
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
3 . Was decedent survived by a spouse? ............................. Yes No
If yes, name of the surviving spouse:
4. Has the surviving spouse filed to take an elective share? ............. Yes No
(See Section 2201 et sue. 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 (if none, so state):
6. Did decedent marry after execution of Will or Codicil(s)? ........... Yes No
Were any children born to decedent after execution of
Will or Codicil(s)? ........................................... Yes 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? .............................. ~ Yes ~ No
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 3 of 10
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
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.
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 ofEach Party in Interest ~ Relationship and Comments, if any ~ Interest
VANCE C. COOVER
PO BOX 845
POCONO PINES, PA 18350
Son-Residuary None-Insolvent
Beneficiary Estate
ABIGAIL HUME (COOVER)
408 CLASSON AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 1123 8
Granddaughter- None-Insolvent
Specific Bequest Estate
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 4 of 10
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
Name and Address of Each Party in Interest ~ Relationship and Comments, if any ~ Interest
LOIS KELLER Friend-Specific None-Insolvent
820 LISBURN ROAD Bequest Estate
APT. 704
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
NOTE: THE TRUST NAMED Helen T. Coover Trust None-Never Funded
IN THE WILL AS 50%
RESIDUARY BENEFICARY
WAS NEVER FUNDED
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.
Form OC-O1 rev. 10.13.06 Page 5 of 10
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
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 In
Full?
SEE ATTACHED Yes Yes
No ~ No
Yes ~ Yes
No No
Yes Yes
No No
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 No
Was family exemption allowed? ................................ Yes No
Family exemption claimant's name and relationship:
Name:
Relationship:
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 6 of 10
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Name & Address of Claimant Amount of Claim Claim Will Claim
Admitted Be Paid in
Full
Vance C. Coover, Jr. $500.00 Yes Yes
PO Box 845
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
Lacy Hayes, Esq. 2550.00 Yes Yes
2216 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Steven Schiffman, Esq. 2500.00 Yes Yes
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN &
BROWN
2080 Linglestown Rd., Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Pennsylvania Department of $75,078.70 Yes No
Public Welfare
Recovery Section
PO Box 8486
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8486
ATTN: Nicole L. Lipscomb
TPL Program Investigator
Messiah Village $47,779.58 Yes No
100 Mount Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
ATTN: Vonnie Hinds
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
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:
Date Payment Interest
NONE-INSOLVENT
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 ®/ 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? .................. 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.
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 7 of 10
Estate of HELEN T COOVER
Deceased
16. Had the decedent been adjudicated an incapacitated person? .......... Yes No
If yes, attach a copy of the Order if available; otherwise state the Court, term, number,
date, and name of Hearing Judge.
17. A. List or attach a separate list of additional receipts and disbursements since the closing
date of the Account.
NONE
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:
Purpose:
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? .......................... Yes ~ No
As to real estate only? ........................................ Yes No
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 8 of 10
Estate of I-IELEN T COOVER
Deceased
V~herefore, your Petitioners} asks} that distribution be awarded to the parties entitled
and suggests} that the distributive shares of income and principal (residuary shares being stated
in proportions, not amounts) are as follows:
A. Income:
Proposed Distribietee(s)
N/A
B. Principal:
Proposed Distributee(s)
ALL TO CREDITORS
Amount/Proportion
INSOLVENT
Amount/Proportion
100%
Submitted By:
(All petitioners must sign.
Add additional lines if'necessary):
Name of Pe 'oner: `IAN C. COOVER, JR.
Name of Petitioner:
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Estate of HELEN T COOVER ,Deceased
Verification of Petitioner
{Verification must be by at least one petitioner.)
The undersigned hereby verifies * [that hei~he is trt~e~
of the above-named name of corporation
andj 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 unsrvorn
falsification to authorities),
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* Corporate petitioners must complete bracketed information.
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 Caurt, and that no changes to the form have been made beyond the
responses herein. /~
Signature of C~i~isel for Petitioner
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 10 of 10
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
Amount Available for Distribution:
Class 1 Creditors - Costs of Administration
1. Sovereign Bank (Balance Request)
2. Cumberland Law Journal (Estate Ad)
3. The Sentinel (Estate Ad)
4. Register of Wills (Inheritance Tax Filing Fee)
5. Register of Wills (Probate Fee)
6. Register of Wills (Estimated Audit Filing Fee)
7. Vance Coover (Executor Fee)
8. Lacy Hayes (Attorney Fees)
9. Steven Schiffman (Attorney Fees)
Class 2 Creditors - Famil~emption
NONE
$ 46,411.28
20.00 (Cost Advanced)
75.00 (Cost Advanced)
83.34 (Cost Advanced)
15.00 (Cost Advanced)
153.50 (Cost Advanced)
150.00
500.00
2550.00
2500.00
6046.84
Class 3 Creditors -The costs of decedent's funeral and burial• and the costs of medicines
furnished to him within six months of his death, of medical and nursing services
performed for him within that time, of hospital services including maintenance provided
him within that time, and of services performed for him b~any of his employees within
that time.
1. Messiah Village: 9,306.18
2. Pa Department of Public Welfare: 20,981.33
Class 4 Creditors -Cost of a gravemarker
NONE
Class 5 Creditors -Rents for the occupancy of the decedent's residence for six months
immediatelyprior to his death.
NONE
Class 5.1 Creditors -Claims by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions of the
Commonwealth.
1. Pa Department of Public Welfare: 10,076.93
(Total - $54,097.37)
Class 6 Creditors -All other claims.
Available for Remaining Creditors -0-
No. 8 -Notice Attachment
The attached notice is being mailed as an attachment to the Petition and is
being mailed to the following parties:
Vance C. Coover
PO Box 845
Pocono Pines, PA 18360
Abigail Hume
408 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Lois Keller
820 Lisburn Road
Apt. 704
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Lacy Hayes, Esq.
2216 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Recovery Section
PO Box 8486
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8486
ATTN: Nicole L. Lipscomb
TPL Program Investigator
Messiah Village
100 Mount Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
ATTN: Vonnie Hinds
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TO: Interested Parties of the Estate of Helen T. Coover
LORI K. SERRATELLI FROM: Steven ). Schiffman, Esq.
STEVEN J. SCHIFFMAN ~>
MICHAEL F. BROWN RE: Petition for Audit, Court A counting and Schedule of
Proposed Distribution
JOHN D. SHERIDAN'
F.R. MARTSOLF DATE: August 21, 2012
CARA A. BOYANOWSKI
This is to advise you that Vance C. Coover, Jr., Executor of the Estate Of Helen T.
PAIGE MACDONALD-MATTHES
MERRITT C. REITZEL COOVer, has filed the Petition for Audit, Final Account and Proposed Schedule Of
JENI S. MADDEN Distribution with the Clerk for Audit. Copies of these documents are enclosed for your
GARTH A. STEPHENSON review.
of counsel (MD & DC bars only)
The account will be presented for audit and confirmation at the Office of the
SPERO T. LAPPAS
of counsel Register of Wills, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on October 9,
NEIL E. HENDERSHOT
of counsel 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Any objections to the Account and Proposed Schedule of Distribution
ADMITTED IN PA & NJ
shall be filed no later than 9:00 a.m. on October 9, 2012.
2080 LINGLESTOWN RD. STE 201
HARRISBURG, PA 17110-g670
tel 717.54o.g17o
fax 717.540.5481
WWW. SSBC-LAW. COM
Thank you for your attention.
IN RE: ESTATE OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
HELEN T. COOVER, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Deceased :ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
No. 21-1 1-1292
RULE 6.3 CERTIFICATION
I, Steven J. Schiffman, Esquire, do hereby certify that the requirements of
Rule 6.3 regarding notice have been met in the above ,:captioned matter.
Dated: ~ ~ (~' w ~Z C~ ~~ r ~~
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland
Tackie Cox, Sales Director, 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 13th, 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):
February 3,10 & 17, 2012
COPY OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
NOTICE
ESTATE OF HELEN T. COOVER, late of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(died October 17, 20.11). Vance C. Coover, Jr., P.O. Box 845, Pocono Affiant further deposes that he/she is not
Pines, PA 18350, Executor. Steven J. Schiffman, Esquire, SERRATELLI,
SCHIF"FMAN & BROWN, P.C., 2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201,
interested in the subject matter of the
Harrisburg, PA 17110, Attorney.
aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that
all allegations in the foregoing statement as
to time, place and character of publication
are true.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
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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,
viz:
February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2012
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.
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Lisa arie Coyne, E for
Coover, Helen T., deed.
Late of Cumberland County.
Executor: Vance C. Coover, Jr.,
P.O. Box 845, Pocono Pines, PA
18350.
Attorneys: Steven J. Schiffman,
Esquire, Serratelli, Schiffman &
Brown, P.C., 2080 Linglestown
Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA
17110.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
24 of February, 2012
Notary
NOTARIAL SEAL
pEBORAH A COLLINS
Notary Public
CARLISLE BOROUGH, CUMBERLANp COUNTY
My Commission Expires Apr 28, 2014
NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE
INHERITANCE TAx DIVISION OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
PO BOX 280601
HARRISBURG PA 17128-0601
STEVEN J SCHIFFMAN
STE 201
2080 LINGLESTOWN RD
HARRISBURG PA 17110-9670
(1) .00
(2) .00
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(4) .00
(5) 46,410.00
(6) .00
(7) .00
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REV-1547 EX AFP t12-11) NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR
DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF: CLOVER HELEN TFILE N0.:2I li-I292 ACN: 1('il DATE: (~~-lA-~nl~
TAX RETURN WAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED ( ) CHANGED
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C)
4. Mortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D)
5. Cash/Bank Deposits/Misc. Personal Property (Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
7. Transfers (Schedule G)
8. Total Assets
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/Adm. Costs/Misc. Expenses (Schedule H)
10. Debts/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule I)
pennsylvan~a 1. ~ ~ -
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
REV-1547 EX AFP (12-11)
NOTE: To ensure proper
credit to your account,
submit the upper portion
of this form with your
tax payment.
(8) 46,410.00
(q) 5,962.00
(10)_ 121,488.00
11 . Total Deductions ( 11 ) 127 , 450.0 0
12. Net Value of Tax Return (12) 81 , 040 . 00-
13. Charitable/Governmental Bequests; Non-elected 9113 Trusts (Schedule J) (13) .0 0
14. Net Value of Estate Subject to Tax (14) 81 , 040 . 00-
NOTE: If an assessment was issued previously, lines 14, 15 and/or 16, 17, 18 and 19 will
reflect figures that include the total of ALL returns assessed to date.
ASSESSMENT OF TAX:
15. Amount of Line 14 at Spousal rate (15) .0 0 X 00 = .0 0
16. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Lineal/Class A rate C16) .0 0 x 04 5 = .0 0
17. Amount of Line 14 at Sibling rate tl7i .0 0 X 12 = .0 U
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Collateral/Class B ra te C18) .0 0 X 15 = .0 0
19. Principal Tax Due (19)= .0 0
TAX CREDITS:
PAYMENT
DATE RECEIPT
NUMBER DISCOUNT (+)
INTEREST/PEN PAID C-) AMOUNT PAID
DATE 07-16-2012
ESTATE OF COOVER HELEN T
DATE OF DEATH 10-17-2011
FILE NUMBER 21 11-1292
COUNTY CUMBERLAND
ACN 101
APPEAL DATE: 09-14-2012
(See reverse side unde~~ Objections )
Amount Remitted-
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
1 COURTHOUSE SgUARE
CARLISLE PA 17013
TOTAL TAX PAYMENT .00
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE .00
~ IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" CCR), YDU MAY BE DUE
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST. A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF
HELEN T. CQOVER
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I, HELEN T. COOVER, now a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, declare this
to be my Last Will and Testament. I revoke all my Wills and Codicils that I may have made
previously.
Article I
My Executor shall pay my just debts, and all expenses related to my last illness, my
funeral, and the adnunistration of my estate, from the principal of my residuary estate as soon as
may be done after my death.
A ,d-;..io TT
My Executor shall pay all inheritance, estate and succession taxes (including interest and
penalties, if any, but not including any generation skipping tax) payable by reason of my death,
out of the principal of my residuary estate, without reimbursement from any person.
Article III
I give my friend Lois Keller, of Lewisberry, PA, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
I give my granddaughter, Abigail Coover, Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).
I give, devise, and bequeath the rest of my estate as follows:
1. One-half of my property, I give to my son, Vance C. Coover, Jr., l~r stirpes.
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2. The balance of the rest, remainder and residue, to a trust known as The HELEN T.
COOVER 2001 TRUST, which I created today.
Article IV
I nominate, constitute, and appoint my son, Vance C. Coover, Jr., Executor of my Last
Will and Testament. In the event of his renunciation, death, resignation, or inability to act for
any reason whatsoever as my Executor, I nominate, constitute, and appoint my granddaughter,
Abigail Coover, to act as ~.y Executor. I hereby relieve my Executor, whether original,
substitute, or successor, from the necessity of posting security or bond in connection with his/her
duties as such in any jurisdiction in which he/she may be called upon to act so far as I am able by
law to do so. My Executor shall receive reasonable compensation for services rendered to my
estate.
IN WITNESS V~JHEREOF, I have hereunder set my hand and seal to this my Last Will
and Testament consisting of two typewritten pages; the first of which bears my initials in the
margin for the purpose of better identification this ~~'~ day of _ ~ ~ ~ ~~ , 2001.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
ss:
County of Dauphin
I, HELEN T. COOVER, the testator, whose name is signed to the attached or foregoing
i~~s~trument, having been duly qualified, according to law, do hereby acknowledge that I signed and
executed the instrument as my Last 'Will; and that I signed it willingly and as my free and
voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed.
Sworn to and acknowledged before me by HELEN T. COOVER, the testator, this
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Expires Dec. 13, 2004
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AFFIDAVIT
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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County of ~~~Q ~(~
We, $~ ~ G ~ - L~f~ ~ and Lacy Hayes, Jr., the witnesses whose names
are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being duly qualified according to law, do
depose and say that we were present and saw the testator sign and execute the instrument as his
Last Will, that the testator signed willingly and executed it as his free and voluntary act for the
purposes therein expressed; that each subscribing witness in the hearing and sight of the testator
signed the will as a witness; and that to the best of our knowledge the testator was at that time 18
or mare years of age, of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence.
Sworn to and subscribed to More me by ~~ ~ and Lacy Hayes, Jr.,
witnesses, this day of , ,~ ~~~ , 2001.
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COURT OF COMIYION PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND, PA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
File No. 21-11-1292
FIRST INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTIN G OF
VANCE C. COOVER, JR., Executor
For
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Signatures:
Date of Death: October 17, 2011
Date of Incapacity, if any None
Date of Appointment: December O5, 2011
Date of First Complete Advertisement February 17, 2012
Accounting for the Period: October 17, 2011 to July 24, 2012
Purpose of Account: The above fiduciary offers this account to acquaint interested parties with
the transactions that have occurred during his/her administration.
It is important that the account be carefully examined. Requests far additional information, or
questions, or objections, can be discussed with:
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC
2080 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, SUITE 201
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
STEVEN J SCHIFFMAN, ESQ.
(717)540-9170
Supreme Co~rt,~.D. No. 254$
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Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Summary of Account
Principal
Receipts
Net Gain on Sales or Other Dispositions
Less Disbursements:
Balance Before Distributions
Less Distributions to Beneficiaries
Total
Principal Balance On Hand
For Information:
Investments Made
Unpaid Expenses
Unrealized Gains and Losses
Income
Receipts
Net Gain on Sales or Other Dispositions
Less Disbursements:
Balance Before Distributions
Less Distributions to Beneficiaries
Total
Income Balance on Hand
For Information:
Investments Made
Unpaid Expenses
Unrealized Gains and Losses
Verification
Combined Balance on Hand
Page
2 $ 46,410.09
3 0.00
$ 46,410.09
4
0.00
5
6
$ 46,410.09
0.00
$ 0.00
$ 46,410.09
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
$ 1.19
0.00
$ 1.19
0.00
$ 0.00
$ 1.19
$ 46,411.28
$ 1.19
0.00
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Receipts of Principal
Inventory Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents 10/17/2011
SOVEREIGN BANK CHECK
ACCOUNT #0771024487 $ 46,022.07
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total Inventory
Receipts Subsequent to Inventory
01/18/2012
CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
(REFUND)
Total Receipts Subsequent to
Inventory
Total Receipts of Principal
Page 1
$ 388.02
$ 46,022.07
$ 46,022.07
$ 388.02
$ 46,410.09
(2)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Gains and Losses on Sales or Other Dispositions of Principal
Net Gain Net Loss
No Gain or Loss
$ 0.00
Page 1
(3)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Disbursements of Principal
Date Paid
Total Disbursements of Principal
Page 1
Amount Paid
(4)
$ 0.00
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries
Distribution Value
Total Distributions of Principal $ 0.00
Page 1
(5)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Principal Balance On Hand
Inventory Value
Page 1
Cash and Cash Equivalents
CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
(REFUND)
SOVEREIGN BANK CHECK
ACCOUNT #0771024487
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total Balance on Hand
388.02
46,022.07
$ 46,410.09
$ 46,410.09
(6)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Information Schedules -Principal
Inventory
Value
Exchanges and Stock Distributions
Personal Property
(The decedent lived in a nursing home at the time of death and her personal
property did not warrant the cost of an appraisal and the property was
donated to charity)
10/17/2011 Received $ 0.00
Page 1
(7)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Unpaid Principal Expenses
REGISTER OF WILLS
(INHERITANCE TAX FILING
FEE)
Total REGISTER OF WILLS
(INHERITANCE TAX FILING
FEE)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
REGISTER OF WILLS
(ESTIMATED ACCOUNTING
FEE)
Total CUMBERLAND COUNTY
REGISTER OF WILLS
(ESTIMATED ACCOUNTING
FEE)
CUMBERLAND LAW
JOURNAL
(Estate Advertisement)
Total CUMBERLAND LAW
JOURNAL
(Estate Advertisement)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WELFARE
(MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RESTITUTION)
Total DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WELFARE
(MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RESTITUTION)
LACY HAVES, JR. ESQ.
(Previous Estate Attorney)
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75,078.70
$ 75,078.70
$ 2,550.00
Page 1
(8)
Unpaid Principal Expenses (Continued)
LACY HAVES, JR. ESQ.
(Previous Estate Attorney)
Total LACY HAVES, JR. ESQ. $ 2,550.00
(Previous Estate Attorney)
MESSIAH VILLAGE
$ 46,408.55
Total MESSIAH VILLAGE $ 46,408.55
REGISTER OF WILLS
(PROBATE FEE)
$ 153.50
Total REGISTER OF WILLS $ 153.50
(PROBATE FEE)
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN &
BROWN, PC
$ 2,500.00
Total SERRATELLI, $ 2,500.00
SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC
THE SENTINEL
(Estate Publication)
$ 83.34
Total THE SENTINEL $ 83.34
(Estate Publication)
VANCE C. COOVER, JR.
$ 500.00
Total VANCE C. COOVER, JR. $ 500.00
Total $ 127,464.09
Total Unpaid Expenses $ 127,464.09
Page 2
(9)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Principal Unrealized Gains and Losses
Market Value Inventory Value Gain or (Loss)
Total
Page 1
$ 0.00
$ 0.00 $ 0.00
(10)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Receipts of Income
Income Collected
SOVEREIGN BANK CHECK
ACCOUNT #0771024487
06/26/2012 Interest from date of death $ 1.19
until 6/26/2012
Total Income Collected
Total Income Received
Page 1
$ 1.19
$ 1.19
$ 1.19
(11)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Gains and Losses on Sales or Other Dispositions of Income
Net Gain Net Loss
Page 1
No Gain or Loss
0.00
(12)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Disbursements of Income
Date Paid Amount Paid
Total Disbursements of Income
Page 1
0.00
(13)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Distributions of Income to Beneficiaries
Distribution Value
Total Distributions of Income $ 0.00
Page 1
(14)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Income Balance On Hand
Inventory Value
Page 1
Cash and Cash Equivalents
SOVEREIGN BANK CHECK
ACCOUNT #0771024487
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total Balance on Hand
1.19
$ 1.19
$ 1.19
(15}
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Information Schedules -Income
Inventory
Value
Exchanges and Stock Distributions
Page 1
(16)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
Income Unrealized Gains and Losses
Total
Page 1
Market Value
0.00
Inventory Value
$ 0.00
Gain or (Loss)
$ 0.00
(17)
Estate of HELEN T. COOVER
VERIFICATION
VANCE C. COOVER, JR., Executor of HELEN T. COOVER, hereby declares under oath that said executor
has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of their office; that the foregoing First and Intermediate 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 their knowledge there are no claims now
outstanding against the Estate; and that all taxes presently due from the Estate have been paid; and that the grant
of Letters Testamentary and the first complete advertisement thereof occured more than four months before the
filing of the foregoing First and Intermediate Account.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 rel to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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V CE C. COOVER, JR.
Dated: ~ j er ~ ~~"