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PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS
Estate of Blanche B. Crouse No. ~ ~~~ `'~ ~ '7
also known as
,Deceased Social Security No.188-12-3562
Petitioner(s), who is/are 18 years of age or older, apply(ies) for
(COMPLETE "A" OR "B" BELOW:)
A. Probate and Grant of Letters and aver that Petitioner(s) is/are the execut or named in the Last Will of the
Decedent, dated 11/26/1991 and codicil(s) dated
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State relevant circumstances, e.g., renunciation, death of executor, etc
Except as follows, Decedent did not marry, was not divorced and did not have a child bom or adopted after execution of the documents offered
for probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjudicated incapacitated:
B. Grant of Letters of Administration
(c.t.a., d.b.n.c.t.a.: pendente life, durante absentia; durante minoritate)
Petitioner(s) after a proper search has/have ascertained the Decedent left no Will and was survived by the following spouse
(if any) and heirs:
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with his/her last family or principal
residence at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle Borough
(list street, number and municipality)
Decedent, then 103 years of age, died December 5 , 2002 , at Forest Park Health Center
(Location)
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows:
(if domiciled in PA) All personal property ......................................... $ 80,000.00
(if not domiciled in PA)
(If not domiciled in PA)
Personal property in Pennsylvania ....................
Personal property in County ..............................
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania ........................................................................................ $
Total ..................................................................................................................... $ 80,000.00
Real Estate situated as follows:
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Wherefore, Petitioner(s)
the appropriate form toy
request(s) the probate of the Last Will and Codicil(s) presented with this Petition and the grant of letters in
Typed or printed name and residence
72 Derbvshire Drive
RW-7
(COMPLETE IN ALL CASES:) Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Oath of Personal Representative
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
COUnty Of Cumberland
The Petitioner(s) above-named swear(s) a d affir s) that th
and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of etition r )and th;
Petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the estate ordi to law.
Sworn to and affirmed and subscribed
before me this 17th day of
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Donna M. Otto, lit Deputy
stateme sin the foregoing Petition are true
asp sonal representative(s) of the Decedent,
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DECREE OF REGISTER
Estate of Blanche B. Crouse Deceased No. 21-2002-1148
also known as
Social Security No: L88-12-3562
AND NOW, Decemt~er 17th 2002 , in consideration of the Petition
on the reverse side hereon, satisfactory proof having been presented before me,
IT IS DECREED that Letters ®Testamentary ^ of Administration
(c.t.a., d.b.n.c.t.; pendente life; durante absentia; durante minoritate)
are hereby granted to ~*A Lindsay Rowland
in the above estate and that the instrument(s), if any, dated November 26, 1991
described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last Will of Decedent.
FEES
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Donna M. Otto,lst ~pu~y'lls
Short Certificate(s) ....10 $ 30.00
Renunciation .......................... $
Affidavit ( ) ....................... $
Extra Pa es 3
9 ( ) .............. 9.00
$
Codicil ................................. $
JCP Fee ................................. $ 10.00 Attorney: HAMILTON C. DAMS
Inventory & Tax Forms ............. $ I.D. No: 10264
Other ...................................... $ Address: P.O. BOX 40
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257
TOTAL ........................... ..$ 249.00 Telephone: 532-5713
MAILED LETTERS `I17 A`I`I'ORNEY ON DECEMBER DATE FILED: December 17th, 2002
17th, 2002
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Date of Death: 12/5/2002
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, BLANCHE B. GROUSE, of the Borough of Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, declare this to be my Last Will
and Testament and revoke any will or codicil previously made by
me.
ITEM I: I direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses, including my gravemarker and all expenses of my last
illness, shall be paid from my residuary estate as soon as
practicable after my decease as a part of the administration of
my estate.
ITEM II: I give and bequeath to LILLIAN K. ROWLAND my
maple bedroom suite, two dressers, bed, mirror and two chairs.
ITEM III: I bequeath those articles of my household
furniture and furnishings and those articles of my personal
effects and personal property as set forth in a separate
memorandum, which I shall place with my Will or deposit with my
attorney, to the persons therein designated.
ITEM IV: I devise and bequeath the residue of my estate
of every nature and wherever situate to DAUPHIN DEPOSIT BANK &
TRUST COMPANY, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, to be added to and
thereafter treated as a part of that certain inter vivos trust
created by me on August 30, 1990, of which Dauphin Deposit Bank
& Trust Company is Trustee, to have and to hold, IN TRUST, for
the uses and purposes and subject to the terms and provisions
thereof, including any alterations or amendments thereto, or any
other inter vivos trust which may hereafter be substituted
therefor.
ITEM V: My Executor herein appointed shall have, in
addition to those powers vested in him by law and any other
provisions of my Will, all powers granted by me to the Trustee
in the above referenced Trust (and any amendment of or
substitute for such) as fully and completely as if the same were
set forth herein in their entirety and the same are hereby
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM VI: I direct that all taxes that may be assessed in
consequence of my death, of whatever nature and by whatever
jurisdiction imposed, shall be paid from my residuary estate as
part of the expenses of the administration of my estate.
ITEM VII: I appoint my grandson, A. LINDSAY ROWLAND,
Executor of this my Last Will. Should he fail to qualify or
cease to act as Executor, I appoint my attorney, HAMILTON C.
DAVIS, Executor of this my Last Will.
ITEM VIII: I direct that my Executor, Trustee or Guardian
or their successors shall not be required to give bond for the
faithful performance of their duties in any jurisdiction.
ITEM IX: My individual fiduciary shall be entitled to
reasonable compensation for his or her services rendered from
time to time unless different compensation has been provided for
in a separate letter of agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and seal to this
my Last Will and Testament
dated this ZG~ day of
written on four (4) sheets of paper,
°~P«^ ~ , 1991.
(SEAL)
BLANCHE B. GROUSE
The preceding instrument, consisting of this and three (3)
other typewritten pages, each identified by the signature of the
testatrix, was on the day and date thereof signed, published and
declared by the testatrix therein named, as and for her Last
Will, in the presence of us, who, at her request, in her
presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our
names as witnesses hereto.
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residing at ~fGc~y,~~° ~~ -
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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I, BLANCHE B. GROUSE, the Testatrix whose name is signed to
the attached or foregoing instrument, 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.
~ -~ ~ `,~,~' i1 ~ ~.~® ,(SEAL )
BLANCHE B. GROUSE
Sworn to or aff'~-me an a knowledged
before me by the
Te tat ix, this .day of
1991. ,
Notarial Sea!
,taoqueHne L. Drawbaugh, Notary Public
Sh'c~pc:nsburg Born, Cumberland Cou
My Cornmission ExpiresA!x,7.14,1995
. SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBE (RLAND ~~/'jj ) ~~
We, ~~~~~~ 11~1Z1 ~~.~ and ~ the
witness 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 Testatrix sign and execute
the instrument as her Last Will; that the Testatrix signed
willingly and executed it as her free and voluntary act for the
purposes therein expressed; that each subscribing witness in the
hearing and sight of the Testatrix signed the Will as a witness;
and that to the best of our knowledge the Testatrix was at that
time eighteen (18) or more years of age and of sound mind and
under ro constraint ar ur.~?»e i rfluerce.
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Sworn to or affi med a d u scr bed to
be me y ~~ (~ and
itnesses,
this ay of ~ 19
Notarial Seal
~atueline L. Drawbaugh, Notary Public
~ ~ n~~Boro, Cumberland Cou
r Expires Aug. 14, 1995y
ry Publi _
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CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5 6(a)
Name of Decf;dent: Blanche B. Crouse
Date of Death: December 5, 2002
Will No.: 21-02-1148
To the Register:
I certify that notice of (beneficial interest) estate administration required by Rule 5.6(a}
of the Orphans' Court Rules was served on or mailed to the following beneficiaries of the above-
captioned estate on January 15, 2002
Name
Address
A. Lindsay Rowland, 72 Derbvshire Drive Carlisle PA 17013
Susan E. Rowland, 1223 W Poplar York PA 17404
George A. Rowland 1436 Kirkwood Road Harrisbur PA 17110
Barbara R. Fetzer 2631 Puritan Court Oak Hill VA 20171
Memorial Lutheran Church, 34 East Orange Street Ship ensbur~ PA 17257
Lillian K. Rowland 72 Derbyshire Drive Carlisle PA 17013
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under le 5.6(a) except None
Date: 01/15/03
Signature
Name: Hamilton C. Davis Esa
Address: P.O. Box 40
_ Ship~ensbur~ PA 17257
Telephone: 717-532-5713
Capacity: personal representative
X counsel for personal
representative
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INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
COMMONWEALTH OF F'ENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENue
DEPT. 280601
HARR1SBURG, PA 17126-0601
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Crouse, Blanche B.
DATE OF DEATH (MM-OD-YEAR) DATE OF BIRTH {MM-DD-YEAR)
THIS RETURN MUST SE FILED IN DUPLICATE 'MTH THE
188-12-3562
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REGISTER OF WILLS
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12-12.-82)
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copy Of Trust)
o 1 Q. Spousal Poverty Credit (date of death between
12-31.91 and 1-1-95
TillS SEC11OMMUSTI!l: COMf>\.tlEP.AQ. CORRI!SPOMDEMCE AMD COMFIOEMl1AL TM II'{~ORM'ATIOI'{ SHoULD Be DIRECTED TO:
AME COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS
Hamillon C. Davis
4. limited Estate
8. Total Number of Safe Deposit Boxes
Decedent Died Testate (Attach copy
of Will)
Litigation Proceeds Received
o 11.Election to tax under Sec. 9113{A) (Attach Sch 0)
IRM NAME (If applicable)
Zullinger - Davis, PC
ELEPHONE NUMBER
717/532-5713
20 East Burd Street, Suite 6
P.O. Box 40
Shippensburg, P A 17257
(1) None
(2) 1,416.89
(3) None
(4) None
(5) 66,407.08
(6) None
(7) 34,941.88
(8)
(9) 12,955.52
(10) 2,594.21
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1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Slacks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Corporation. Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship
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4. Mortgages & Noles Receivable (Schedule 0)
5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscellaneous Personal Property
(Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
o 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 Casts (Schedule H)
10. Debts of Decedent. Mortgage Liabilities, & Liens (Schedule I)
102,765.85
11. Total Deductions (total Lines 9 & 10)
(11)
15,549.73
87,216.12
12. Net Value of Estate (Line 8 minus Line 11)
(12)
13. Charitable and Governmental Bequests/See 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)
(13)
(14)
87,216.12
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABLE RATES
15.Amount of Line 14 taxable at the spousal tax rate, x .00 (15)
or transfers under Sec. 9116(a)(1.2)
z 87,216.12 .045 (16)
9 16.Amount of Line 14 taxable at lineal rate x
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5 (17)
.. 17. Amount of Une 14 taxable at sibling rate x .12
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~ 18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate x .15 (18)
19. Tax Due (19)
3,924.73
3,924.73
20. 0
CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A REFUND OF AN OVERPAYMENT
~~ BE SURE TO AMSWER ALL QUESTIONS 01'1 REVERSE SIDE ANI) ReCHeCK MATH <<
Copyright 2000 form software only The Lackner Group. Inc.
Form REV-1500 EX (Rev. 6-00)
Decedent's Complete Address:
STREET ADDRESS
240 West King Street
CITY
Shippensburg
I STATE PA
I ZIP 17257
Tax Payments and Credits:
1. Tax Due (Page 1 Line 19)
2. Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
8. Prior Payments
C. Discount
(1)
3,924.73
Total Credits (A + B + C)
(2)
0.00
3. InterestJPenalty if applicable
D. Interest
E. Penalty
Total inleresVPenalty (D + E)
4. If Line 2 is greater than Line 1 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is the OVERPAYMENT.
. Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a refund
5. If Line 1 + Line 3 is greater than Line 2, enter the difference. This is the TAX DUE.
A. Enter the interest on the tax due.
B. Enter lI1e lotal of Line 5 + SA. This is the BALANCE DUE.
(3) 0.00
(4)
(5) 3,924.73
(SA)
(5B) 3,924.73
Make Check Payable to: REGISTER OF WILLS, AGENT
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PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
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1. Did decedent make a transfer and:
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. receive the promise for life of either 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?........... ............ ........................n...................... .............................................
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3. Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death?........
4. Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuity, or other non~probate property which
contains a beneficiary designation?......". ...... ................................... .... .....,............,.................. ..... ..... ....,... ........
OVE QUES IONS IS YES, YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best <:of my \l.nowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete. Declaration
information of which p(eparer has an knowled e.
RETURN ADDRESS
72 Derbyshire Drive
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Carlisle, PA 17013
DATE
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ADDRESS
OATE
ADDRESS
20 East Burd Street, Suite 6
P.O. Box 40
Shippensburg, P A 17257
DATE
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For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before January 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 January 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) Oi)]. The statute does not exemot a transfer to a surviving spouse from tax. and the statutory requirements for disclosure
of assets and filing a tax retum are still applicable even if the surviving spouse is the only beneficiary.
For dates of death on or after July 1,2000:
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers from a deceased child twenty-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.
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SCHEDULE B
STOCKS & BONDS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYlVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Crouse, Blanche B.
I FILE NUMBER
21-02-1148
All property jointly-owned with right of survivorship must be disclosed on Schedule F.
ITEM I
NUMBER
I I AXA Stock
DESCRIPTION
UNIT VALUE I VALUE AT DATE OF
DEATH
15.50 1,416.89
TOTAL (Also enter on line 2, Recapitulation)
1,416.89
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SCHEDULE E
CASH, BANK DEPOSITS, & MISC.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Crouse, Blanche B.
I FILE NUMBER
, 21-02-1148
Include the proceeds of litigation and the date the proceeds were received by the estate. All property jOintly-owned with the right of
survivorshIp must be disclosed on schedule F.
ITEM
NUMBER
I
DESCRIPTION
VALUE AT DATE OF
DEATH
4,285.12
AlIfrrst Bank, now by merger M&T Bank, Checking Account No. 97184020
2
Accrued Interest on I
0.50
3
Miscellaneous personal property and effects
1,927.50
4
Income Tax Refund
1,985.00
5
The Episcopal Home Refund
600.00
6
Public School Employees Retirement System
999.38
7
Sprint Refund
33.28
8
Integrity Life Insurance Refund
363.75
9
Public Opinion Refund
42.06
10
National Planning Money Manager Account
56,170.49
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 5, Recapitulation)
66,407.08
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SCHEDULE G
INTER-VIVOS TRANSFERS &
MISC. NON-PROBATE PROPERTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DeCEDENT
ESTATE OF
Crouse, Blanche B.
\ FILE NUMBER
I 21-02-1148
This schedule must be com Dieted and filed if the answer to any of questions 1 throuoh 4 Dn page 2 is yes.
ITEM I DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY DATE OF DEATH !I % 0\ EXCLUSION !I
M ER \. Include the nama of the transferee, their relationship to decedent and the date oftransfec VALUE OF ASSET DECO S (IF APPLICABLE), TAXABL.E VALUE
NU B I AIIachacopyofthedeedforraalestate. INTEREST I
1 IM&T Trust Company Revocable Trust Account No. I 19.754.08 I
11 0032900 1 I
Integrity Life Insurance Company Annunity No. 2100136991
19,754.08
2
15,187.80
15,187.80
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TOTAL (Also enter on line 7, Recapitulation)
34,941.88
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYl-VANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULEH
FUNERAL EXPENSES &
ADMNIS1RATlVE COSTS
ESTATE OF
Crouse, Blanche B.
I FILE NUMBER
i 21-02-1148
Debts of decedent must be reported on Schedule I.
ITEM I
NUMBER I
A. I FUNERAL EXPENSES:
1 I Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home
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B.
1.
2.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
Personal Representative's Commissions
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
Social Security Number(s) I EIN Number of Personal Representative(s):
Street Address
City State _ Zip
Year(s) Commission paid
Attorney's Fees Hamilton C. Davis, Esquire
City
Relationship of Claimant to Decedent
3. Family Exemption: (If decedent's address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation)
Claimant
Street Address
4.
State
Zip
Probate Fees
Cumberland County Register of Wills
5. Accountant's Fees
6.
7.
1
Tax Retum Preparer's Fees Myers Tax Service
Other Administrative Costs
Cumberland County Legal Journal
2
The Valley Times Star
Total of Continuation Schedule(s)
7,189.00
4,250.00
249.00
125.00
75.00
67.52
1,000.00
TOTAL (Also enter on line 9, Recapitulation)
12,955.52
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
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Crouse, Blanche B.
\ Reserve for Contingencies
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Schedule H
Funeral Expenses &
~CosIsc:onlinued
I FILE NUMBER
21-02-1148
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1,000.00
Page 2 of Schedule H
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SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT, MORTGAGE
LIABILITIES, & LIENS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Crouse, Blanche B.
i FILE NUMBER
I 21 - 02 - 1148
Include unreimbursed medical expenses.
ITEM
NUMBER
I
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
2,230.50
Forest Park Health Care Center Final Payment
2
Continuing Care RX
363.71
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 10, Recapitulation)
2,594.21
m1M&TBank
AUG 2 5 2003
499 Mitchel! Road. Millsboro, DE 19966 Mail Code 501-120
Phone (302) 934-2909
Fax (302) 934-2955
August 22. 2003
Zullinger-Davis
Attorneys At Law
20 East Burd Street, Suite 6
PO Box 40
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Re: Estate of Blanche B. Crouse
Social Security: 188-12-3562
Date of Death: December 5,2002
Dear Sir or Madam:
Per your inquiry dated August 4,2003, please be advised that at the time of death, the above-named decedent had on deposit
with this bank the following:
J. Type of Account Checking Account
ACCOl{nl Number 97184020
Ownership (Names oj) Blanche B, Crouse, Owner
Opening Date 01/28/80
Ba/ance on Date of Death $4,284.62
Accrued Interest $ .50
Tot(l! $&,28512
Sincerely,
SE?: 2-0J rUE 2:46 PM ALLFIRST TRUST COMPANY
FAX NO. 7172631630
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Blanche B. Crouse Revocable Trust
dated August 30, 1990, amended November 26, 199\
and January 3, 1995
Account #1100329001
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, sUCcessor by merger to AUfirst Trust Company of
Pennsylvania, N.A., formerly known as A1lfirst Bank, formerly known as FMB Bank, successor
by merger to Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust Company
Date of Death- Thursday, December S, 2002
Assets
270.84 units ARK Money Market Portfolio
Accrued interest
958.262 units ARK Funds Intennediate Fixed Income
Portfolio, cusip #040711640
Accrued interest
962.192 units ARK Funds U. S. Government Bond
Portfolio. cusip #040711475
Accrued intere~t
$270.84
.05
9.831. 77
5.27
9.641.16
4.99
Total
$] 9 75~08
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Your Investment Adviser Representative:
Joseph Marrazzo
National Planning Corporation
4200 Crums Mill Road 2nd Floor
Harrisburg,I'A 17112
717-541-1500
Blanche B. Crouse (IN)
72 Derbyshire Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Your Quarterly Portfolio Report
4th Quarter 2002-
as of December 31, 2002
Quarterly Portfolio Summary
Beginning Portfolio Value as of 09-30-02 ..... ... ." . .... .. ...... .... ......... ..... .
Funus invested during period.
Funds withdr>l.wn during period.
Dividends, interest, ete. reinvested.
Accruab . . .
Realized ~r.t.in/loss
Unreafucd gain/los$
EndingPort{olio Value as of12~31~02...............................,..............
Net change in value for the period ...............................................
$53,131.70
0.00
-265.66
378.41
0.00
0.00
2,926.04
$56,170.49
$3,038.79
Asset Allocation
Fixed Income
44%
International Mi.d
13% ~
Large Cap
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, BLANCHE B. CROUSE, of the Borough of Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, declare this to be my Last will
and Testament and revoke any will or codicil previously made by
me.
ITEM I :
I direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses, including my gravemarker and all expenses of my last
illness, shall be paid from my residuary estate as soon as
practicable after my decease as a part of the administration of
my estate.
ITEM II:
I give and bequeath to LILLIAN K. ROWLAND my
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ITEM III:
I bequeath those articles of my household
furniture and furnishings and those articles of my personal
effects and personal property as set forth in a separate
memorandum, which I shall place with my will or deposit with my
attorney, to the persons therein designated.
ITEM IV: I devise and bequeath the residue of my estate
of every nature and wherever situate to DAUPHIN DEPOSIT BANK &
TRUST COMPANY, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, to be added to and
thereafter treated as a part of that certain inter vivos trust
created by me on August 30, 1990, of which Dauphin Deposit Bank
& Trust Company is Trustee, to have and to hold, IN TRUST, for
the uses and purposes and subject to the terms and provisions
thereof, including any alterations or amendments thereto, or any
other inter vivos trust which may hereafter be substituted
therefor.
ITEM V:
My Executor herein appointed shall have, in
addition to those powers vested in him by law and any other
provisions of my Will, all powers granted by me to the Trustee
in the above referenced Trust (and any amendment of or
substitute for such) as fully and completely as if the same were
set forth
herein in their entirety and the same are hereby
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM VI: I direct that all taxes that may be assessed in
consequence of my death, of whatever nature and by whatever
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part of the expenses of the administration of my estate.
ITEM VII:
I appoint my grandson, A. LINDSAY ROWLAND,
Executor of this my Last Will.
Should he fail to qualify or
cease to act as Executor, I appoint my attorney, HAMILTON C.
DAVIS, Executor of this my Last will.
ITEM VIII: I direct that my Executor, Trustee or Guardian
or their successors shall not be required to give bond for the
faithful performance of their duties in any jurisdiction.
ITEM IX:
My individual fiduciary shall be entitled to
reasonable compensation for his or her services rendered from
time to time unless different compensation has been provided for
in a separate letter of agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and seal to this
my Last Will and Testament,
dated this 2~fi
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The preceding instrument, consisting of this and three (3)
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testatrix, was on the day and date thereof signed, published and
declared by the testatrix therein named, as and for her Last
Will, in the presence of us, who, at her request, in her
presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our
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I, BLANCHE B. CROUSE, the Testatrix whose name is signed to
the attached or foregoing instrument, having been duly qualified
according to law, do hereby acknowledge that I signed and
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the instrument as her Last will; that the Testatrix signed
willingly and executed it as her free and voluntary act for the
purposes therein expressed; that each subscribing witness in the
hearing and sight of the Testatrix signed the Will as a witness;
and that to the best of our knowledge the Testatrix was at that
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 1 71 28-0 601
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
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ASSESSMENT AMOUNT
CONTROL
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DAVIS HAMILTON C ESQUIRE
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ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: iss-12-3562
FILE NUMBER: 2102-1 148
DECEDENT NAME: GROUSE BLANCHE B
DATE OF PAYMENT: 09/08/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 09/04/2003
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 1 2/05/2002
101 ~ 53,924.73
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
REMARKS: A LINDSAY ROWLAND C/O
HAMILTON C DAVIS ESQUIRE
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BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601 NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX
APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE
OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX REV-1547 E% ~FV (O1-OSl
DATE 10-21-2003
ESTATE OF GROUSE BLANCHE B
DATE OF DEATH 12-05-2002
FILE NUMBER 21 02-1148
COUNTY CUMBERLAND
HAMILTON C DAVIS - ACN 101
ZULLINGER DAVIS Amount Remitted
PO BOX 40
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17237
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT T0:
REGISTER OF WILLS
CUMBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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REV-1547 EX AFP (01-03) NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR
DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF GROUSE BLANCHE B FILE N0. 21 02-1148 ACN 101 DATE 10-21-2003
TAX RETURN WAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED ( ) CHANGED
RESERVATION CONCERNING FUTURE INTEREST - SEE REVERSE
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. Real Estate (Schedule A) (1) .00 NOTE: To insure proper
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2) 1,416.89 credit to your account,
3. Closely Held Stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C) (3) .00 submit the upper portion
4. Mortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D) [4) .00 of this form with your
5. Cash/Bank Deposits/Misc. Personal Property (Schedule E) (5l 66,407.08 tax payment.
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule Fl (6) .00
7. Transfers (Schedule G) (7) 34,941.88
8. Total assets (g) 102, 765.85
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9.
Funeral Expenses/Adm. Costs/Misc. Expenses (Schedule H) 12,955.52
(9)
10. Debts/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule I) (10) 2,594.21
11. Total Deductions (11) 1 5 , 49 . 7~
12. Net Value of Tax Return (12) 87,216.12
13. Charitable/Governmental Bequests; Non-elected 9113 Trus ts (Schedule J) (13) .00
14. Net Value of Estate Subject to Tax (14) 87,216.12
NOTE: If an assessment was issued previously, lines 14, 15 andior 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) •00 X 00 _ .00
16. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Lineal/Class A rate (16) 87,216.12 X 045. 3,924.73
17. Amount of Line 14 at Sibling rate [17l • 00 X 12 - . 00
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Collateral/Class B rate (18) .00 X 15 - .00
19. Principal Tax Due (lq)= 3, 924.73
TAY f•_DCTITTC.
DATE NUMBER INTEREST/PEN PAID (-) AMOUNT PAID
09-04-2003 CD002985 .00 3,924.73
TOTAL TAX CREDIT 3,924.73
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE .00
* IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE ( IF TOTAL DUE IS LESS THAN S1, NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST. IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FOR INSTRUCTIONS.)
RESERVATION: Estates of decedents dying on or before December 12, 1982 -- if any future interest in the estate is transferred
in possession or enjoyment to Class 8 (collateral) beneficiaries of the decedent after the expiration of any estate for
life or for years, the Commonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right tc appraise and assess transfer Inheritance Taxes
at the lawful Class 8 (collateral) rate an any such future interest.
PURPOSE OF
NOTICE: To fulfill the requirements of Section 2140 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act, Act 23 of 2000. (72 P.S.
Section 91407.
PAYMENT: Detach the top portion of this Notice and submit with your payment to the Register of Wills printed on the reverse side.
--Make check or money order payable to: REGISTER OF WILLS, AGENT
REFUND (CR): A refund of a tax credit, which was not requested on the Tax Return, may be requested by completing an "Application
for Refund of Pennsylvania Inheritance and Estate Tax" (REV-1313). Applications are available at the Office
of the Register of Wills, any of the 23 Revenue District Offices, or by calling the special 24-hour
answering service for forms ordering: 1-800-362-2050; services for taxpayers with special hearing and / ar
speaking needs: 1-800-447-3020 CTT only).
OBJECTIONS: Any party in interest not satisfied with the appraisement, allowance, or disallowance of deductions, or assessment
of tax (including discount ar interest) as shown on this Notice must abject within sixty C60) days of receipt of
this Notice by:
--written protest to the PA Department of Revenue, Board of Appeals, Dept. 281021, Harrisburg, PA 17128-1021, OR
--election to have the natter determined at audit of the account of the personal representative, OR
--appeal to the Orphans' Court.
ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE
CORRECTIONS: Factual errors discovered on this assessment should be addressed in writing to: PA Department of Revenue,
Bureau of Individual Taxes, ATTN: Post Assessment Review Unit, Dept. 280601, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0601
Phone C717) 787-6505. See page 5 of the booklet "Instructions for Inheritance Tax Return far a Resident
Oecedent^ (REV-1501) far an explanation of administratively correctable errors.
DISCOUNT: If any tax due is paid within three (3) calendar months after the decedent's death, a five percent (5%) discount of
the tax paid is allowed.
PENALTY: The 15% tax amnesty non-participation penalty is 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 period. This non-participation
penalty is appealable in the same manner and in the the same time period as you would appeal the tax and interest
that has been assessed as indicated an this notice.
INTEREST: Interest is charged beginning with first day of delinquency, or nine C9) months and one (1) day from the date of
death, to the date of payment. Taxes which became delinquent before January 1, 1982 bear interest at the rate of
six (6%) percent per annum calculated at a daily rate of .000164. All taxes which became delinquent on and after
January 1, 1982 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 1982 through 2003 are:
Interest Daily Interest Daily Interest Daily
Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor Year Rate Factor
1982 20% .000548 1987 9% .000247 1999 7% .000192
1983 16% .000438 1988-1991 11% .000301 2000 8% .000219
1984 11% .000301 1992 9% .000247 2001 9% .OD0247
1985 13% .OD0356 1993-1994 7% .000192 2002 6% .000164
1986 10% .000274 1995-1998 9% .000247 2003 5% .000137
--Interest is calculated as follows:
INTEREST = BALANCE OF TAX UNPAID X NUMBER OF DAYS DELINQUENT X DAILY INTEREST FACTOR
--Any Notice issued 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.
STATUS REPORT UNDER RUI,E 6.12
Name of Decedent: Blanche B. Crouse
Date of Death: 12/05/2002
Estate No. 2002-01148
Pursuant to Rule 6.12 of the Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, I report the following with
respect to completion of the administration of the above-captioned estate:
1. State whether administration ofthe estate is complete: Yes X No__
2. If the answer is No, state when the personal representative reasonably believes
that the administration will be complete:
3. If the answer to No. 1 is Yes, state the following:
a. Did the personal representative file a final account with the Court? Yes
X No
b. The separate Orphans' Court No. (if any) for the personal
representative's account is: NONE
c. Did the personal representative state an account informally to the
parties in interest? Yes X No
d. Copies of receipts, releases, joinders and approvals of formal or
informal accounts may be filed with the Clerk of the Orphans' court and
may be attached to this report.
/ J Hamilton C. Davis, Esquire
~' ' P.O. Box 40
~ Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5713
Capacity: __ Personal Representative
XX Counsel for Personal
Representative
Cumberland County - Register Of Wills
Hanover and High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Date: 11/10/2004
DAVIS HAMILTON C
P 0 BOX 040
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257-0040
RE: Estate of CROUSE BLANCHE B
File Number: 2002-01148
Dear Sir/Madam:
It has come to my attention that you have not filed the Status
Report by Personal Representative (Rule 6.12) in the above captioned
estate.
As per the AMENDMENTS TO SUPREME COURT ORPHANS, COURT RULES, NO.
103 SUPREME COURT RULES DOCKET NO. 1, for decedents dying on or after
July 1, 1992, the personal representative or his counsel, within two
(2) years of the decedent,s death, shall file with the Register of
Wills a Status Report of completed or uncompleted administration.
This filing will become delinquent on: 12/05/2004
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
GLENDA FARNER STRASB~GH
REGISTER OF WILLS
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Personal Representative(s)
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