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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-13 O r rn rn PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS--v >- rte'- r10 rn REGISTER OF WILLS OF COUNIJ,P' i1 SYLVANI� © c> O Petitioner(s) named below. who is/are 18 years of age or older, app!;(ies) fb%3Q,s sPifiec ej2x, and in support thereof aver(s)the following and respectiillly request(s) the grant of Letter'in ffllf approptiate fowl: Decedent's Information " cn Name: C 12- File ••N a/k/a: (Assigned by Register) a/k/a: ft a/k/a: Social Security Date of Death: loo r c h k 2 ,a.o k Age at death: _ Decedent was domiciled at death in fbne County, (State)with his/her last principal residence at G` r�an�A Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough aunty Decedent died at Holli G12* Q0. Street Jddrless,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County State Estimate of value of decedent's property at death: If domiciled in Pennsyl vania............................ All personal property $ /�0ou Ijnot domiciled in Pennsy lvania. ....................... Personal property in Pennsylvania $ If not domiciled in Pennsylvania. ....................... Personal property in County $ {value of real estate in Pennsyl vania......................................................... $ 5?o i o(X-1 TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE.... $ rd'i . O OC.> Real estate in Pennsylvania situated at: 5?1 g uf7w('t�L U &OLO. —1k P( (Attach additional sheets,ifnecessary.) Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County A. Petition for Probate and Grant of Letters Testamentary Petitioner(s)aver(s)he/she/they isiare the Executor(s)named in the last Will of the Decedent,dated�y-Me. and Codicil(s) thereto dated State relevant circuinstances(e.g.renunciation,death of executor,etc.) Except as follows:after the execution of the instrument(s)offered for probate Decedent did not marry,was not divorced,was not a parry to a pending divorce proceeding wherein the grounds for divorce had been established as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.§3323(g),and did not have a child born or adopted;and Decedent was neither the victim of a killing nor ever adjudicated an incapacitated person. �NO EXCEPTIONS []EXCEPTIONS ❑ B. Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration (If applicable) c.t.a.,d.b.n.,d.b.n.c.ta.,pendente lite,durante absentia,durante minoritate If Administration,c.t.a.or d.b.n.c.t.a.,enter date of Will in Section A above and complete list of heirs. Except as follows: Decedent was not a party to a pending divorce proceeding wherein the grounds for divorce had been established as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.§3323(g)and was neither the victim of a killing nor ever adjudicated an incapacitated person. ❑NO EXCEPTIONS ❑EXCEPTIONS Petitioner(s),after a proper search has/have ascertained that Decedent left no Will and was survived by the following spouse(if any)and heirs(attach additional sheets,iftecessary): Name Relationship Address Form RW--n tnntnntt n,,,a �t'7 Oath of Personal Representative Official Use Only COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA } } SS: COUNTY OF } Petitioner(s)Printed Name Petitioner(s)Printed Address The Petitioner(s)above-named swear(s)or affirm(s)the statements in the foregoing Petition are tnie and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of Petitioner(s)and that,as Personal Representative(s)of the Decedent,t Petitioner(s)will well and truly administer the estate according to law. Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed b fore Date g me thi day f Cirv� Z Date By: Date Forth Register Date BOND Required: Q YES Q NO To the Register of Wills: FEES: t O D Please enter my appearance by my signature below: Lett . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. ... . . $ �I Attorney Signature: nature: ( )Short Certificate(s). ... . . ( )Renunciation(s)... . . .. . . _ ( )Codicil(s). . . . . . .. ... . . �= ( )Affidavit(s).. . . . .. ... . . C= f=1 C'> O � Bond.. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . Printed Name: 7 �v 1 Gam_ Commission. . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . Supreme Court rn s � C t r, ID Number: ;0 Tr► E" N M ve . .... . Firm Name: . . .. . . Address: C= . ... . . co � Phone: Automation Fee. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Fax: JCS Fee. . . ... . . .. . . . . .. ... . . Email: TOTAL. . . ... . . .. . .. . . . ... . . Va 3 DECREE OF THE REGISTER Estate of 0--'kIr es File No: a/k/a: AND NOW,, l�j , in consideration of the foregoin Petition, satisfactory proof having een presented before me,IT IS DECREED that Le ters �-,Q e are hereby granted to above ate and(if applicable)that the instrument(s)dated ,e described in the Petition be admitted to probate ah filed of record a the last Will( nd Codicil(s))of D edent. Register of Wills Form RW-02 rev. 10/11/2011 Pag o Last Will And Testament Of Charles Alvin Buckles Jr. I,Charles Alvin Buckles Jr.,of Enola,Pennsylvania,being of sound mind and memory,hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.I revoke any former Wills or amendments to Wills made by roe w rn Article I ° CS PERSONAL INFORMATION -� z, 1. Marital Status.I am a single man. M A rC- N --!, r— r-n D Cn ;:a 2. Children.I have no children. • ;;TZ C> ea c c7 Article 11 ' APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES AND POWERS a °.n co 1. Executor and Trustee. I name Mabel Vazquez to be the Executor. If administration of my estate should be necessary in any jurisdiction where the Executor is unable to qualify,or if the Executor deems it necessary for any other reason,I give to the Executor the power to designate any individual or corporation with trust powers to serve with the Executor or in the Executor's stead.No surety shall be required upon the bond of any Executor nominated in this Will,including an Executor named pursuant to the preceding sentence.References in my Will to my"Executor"are to the one or ones acting at the time,except where otherwise specifically provided. 2. Powers. I hereby grant Executor all powers granted to that office by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania including the following: A. Power to Sell,Lease and Encumber. I authorize the Executor to sell,lease,mortgage,or encumber by deed of trust,the whole or any part of my estate,at either public or private sale,with or without notice, subject only to such confirmation or court authority as may be required by law. B. Investment Powers and Discretion. I authorize the Executor to invest and reinvest funds of my estate, including any surplus cash and proceeds from the sale of any assets of my estate,as the Executor deems advisable. C. Distribution of Assets. The Executor shall have the discretion to partition,alot and distribute assets of my estate in kind,partly in cash and partly in kind,or entirely in cash. D. Gifts to Minors. If any beneficiary under this Will shall be a minor at the time of the distribution of the estate assets,I authorize the Executor to distribute such minor beneficiary's share directly to such minor or to any guardian of the person of such minor as a custodian under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act applicable thereto and such delivery,evidenced by written receipt,shall constitute and operate as a full discharge of all obligations of the Executor with respect to items covered by such written receipt. E. Payment of Expenses and Creditors. All expenses pertaining to my last illness,the disposal of my mortal remains,including the cost of a monument or marker over my grave in the case of burial,and the administration of my estate shall be paid by the Executor out of the residue of my estate. The estate, inheritance,and similar taxes assessable on my death including taxes on assets not passing under this Will,shall also be paid as a cost of administering my estate,and the Executor shall not request any beneficiary to pay any part of such tax. Temaces Initiak A page 1 of 4 F. Decisions of Executor Final. All decisions of the Executor made in good faith shall be binding and conclusive on all persons interested in my estate,but shall be subject to confirmation or court authority as may be required by law. Article III DISTRIBUTION OF MY ESTATE 1. Specific Beauests. Pursuant to applicable sections of the Code of Pennsylvania,as amended,I may leave a signed writing indicating certain specific bequests or certain items of my tangible personal property that I direct be distributed to the persons specified therein.Gifts of specific items of property mentioned in this Will or in any separate writing that is binding upon the Executor shall fail to the extent that I,or any duly authorized agent of mine,dispose of such property prior to my death.The Executor shall not substitute cash or any other assets for such property. A. Gift of Home.I give to Mabel Vazquez my interest in my home(including condominium or cooperative apartment)that is my principal place of residence on or about the time of my death,subject to all then existing encumbrances. If he or she fails to survive me, I give my interest in my home to Harry Buckles.If he or she fails to survive me and Mabel Vazquez the gift of real property shall lapse and become part of the residue of my estate. B. Gifts of Tangible Personal Property. I hereby give my interest in the following specific items to the named recipients: I give my Everything I own,to distribute how she sees fit to Mabel Vazquez.If[he or she]fails to survive me,the gift shall lapse and become part of the residue of my estate. I direct that all expenses of storage(pending distribution),packaging,shipment,insurance,delivery,and other necessary charges incurred in connection with the distribution of articles of personal property to the persons entitled to them shall be borne as a general expense of administration of my estate.A gift of personal property shall include any policy of fire or other casualty insurance held in connection with that property.Except as otherwise specifically provided,the Executor shall make the distribution provided for herein in within a reasonable time after my death.To the extent that I can do so,I relieve the Executor from any liability for failure to hold any of this property in the Executor's possession. 2. Residuary Estate.I give the residue of my real and personal estate,herein called my"residuary estate,"to my descendants. If I have no surviving descendants,I give my residuary estate to Chase,Erika,and Karlee Vazquez. Article IV INSTRUCTIONS FOR MY REMAINS I desire that my remains be buried. Article V MISCELLANEOUS 1. Severabft and Survival. If any portion of this Will is determined to be illegal or otherwise invalid,the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect insofar as is reasonable and possible. 2. Simultaneous Death. If any beneficiary of this Will,shall die within 30 days of my death or prior to the distribution of my estate,I hereby declare that I shall be deemed to have survived such person. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I,Charles Alvin Buckles Jr.,have set my hand and seal to this my Last Will and Testator's Initials: page 2 of 4 "a Testament,and on all pages of which I have placed my signature for security and identification,on this -'2-%*A day of JUA 20AaL_,at Enola,Pennsylvania. Charles A vin Buckles Jr., estator WITNESSES Signed,sealed,published,and declared for and as his Last Will and Testament by the testator,Charles Alvin Buckles Jr.,in our presence,we all being present at the same time;and we,in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other,have subscribed our names as witnesses whereof,all on the date last above written. RESIDING AT l ///�L°'ci cJaz./ 1�f e�c✓ I��",V Witness 4�� e-42�IgAeId Ptn7 1704� Address RESIDING AT Witnes Address Tomoes Instiab:_c A page 3 of 4 1 'a Selected Pennsylvania Statutes Execution of a Will and Witness Requirements The following are taken from the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes;Title 20 Decedents,Estates and Fiduciaries. Who May Make a Will? Section 2501 provides: Any person 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will. Execution and Signature of a Will Section 2502 provides: Every will shall be in writing and shall be signed by the testator at the.end thereof,subject to the following rules and exceptions: 1)Words following signature.-The presence of any writing after the signature to a will,whether written before or after its execution,shall not invalidate that which precedes the signature. 2)Signature by mark.-If the testator is unable to sign his name for any reason,a will to which he makes his mark and to which his name is subscribed before or after he makes his mark shall be as valid as though he had signed his name thereto;Provided,That he makes his mark in the presence of two witnesses who sign their names to the will in his presence. 3)Signature by another.-If the testator is unable to sign his name or to make his mark for any reason,a will to which his name is subscribed in his presence and by his express direction shall be as valid as though he had signed his name thereto:Provided,That he declares the instrument to be his will in the presence of two witnesses who sign their names to it in his presence. Witnesses to a Will Section 3132 provides: All wills shall be proved by the oaths or affirmations of two competent witnesses. Self-Proving a Will Section 3132.1 provides: a)Unless there is a contest with respect to the validity of the will,or unless the will is signed by mark or by another as provided in section 2502(relating to form and execution of a will),an affidavit of witness made in conformity with this section shall be accepted by the register as proof of the facts stated as if it had been made under oath before the register at the time of probate. b) An attested will may at the time of its execution or at any subsequent date be made self-proved by the acknowledgment thereof by the testator and the affidavits of the witnesses,each made before an officer authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this Commonwealth or under the laws of the state where execution occurs,or made before an attorney at law and certified to such an officer as provided in subsection (c)and evidenced,in either case,by the officer's certificate,under official seal,attached or annexed to the will. A separate affidavit may be used for each witness whose affidavit is not taken at the same time as the testator's acknowledgement. N:IWPROSMARY J BARRETTBBar AssociationBStatewide For... bti p://www.ccpa.neeVDocinreriCerter/Mew/3109 OATH OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESS M M _ C-) REGISTER OF WILLS � '- i' M rte; COUNTY,PENNSYLVAIX CD rn co /j Estate of Cw S t �' Deceased to,<<�e- S , (each)a subscribing witness to (Print 1 wwo the P9 Will ❑Codicil(s)presented herewith,(each)being duly qualified according to law,depose(s)and say(s)that she/he 161p was present and saw the above /Testatrix sign the same and that she/he/ i signed the same and that she/he kjhjjP signed as a witness at the request of the / esta in her presence and in the presence of each other. /V OW 1001F (Signatu (Signature) (Street Address) (Street Address) 10 G V1 0 e(da 1206r (00"ad,ZO) (City,State.ZIP) Executed in Register's Office Executed out of Register's O,�ce Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before me this day efore me this /RA day Y of of AlaIrr, a�NN�nvaNTa► Notarial Seal Adam Bradley Smith,Notary Pubik Fairview Twp.,York County My Commiffilon EVM July 3 2016 Deputy for Register of Wills""""'A"m0O''nom°� otary Public My Commission Expires: y / odd! (Signature and Seal of Notary or other official qualified to administer oaths. Show date of expiration of Notary's Commission.) NOTE: To be taken by Officer authorized to administer oaths. Please have present the original or copy of instrument(s)at time of notarization. Form R x'-03 rev.10.13.06 1 of 1 3/18/2013 8:26 AM