HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-13 PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS
REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
Petitioner(s)named below,who is/are 18 years of age or older,apply(ies)for Letters as specified below,and in
support thereof aver(s)the following and respectfully request(s)the grant of Letters in the appropriate form:
Decedent's Information
Name: DOROTHY MARY TENEYCK File No: Ql'^I2)— I�A9
a/k/a: DOROTHY M. TENEYCK (Assigned by Register)
a/k/a:
a/k/a: Social Security No:
Date of Death: 12/15/2013 Age at death: 67
Decedent was domiciled at death in CUMBERLAND County, PENNSYLVANIA (State)with his/her last
principal residence at 1665 REVERE DRIVE 17050 HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND
Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County
Decedent died at 1665 REVERE DRIVE 17050 HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND PA
Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County State
Estimate of value of decedent's property at death:
Ifdomiciled in Pennsylvania................................All personal property $ 5.000.00
If not domiciled in Pennsylvania.............................Personal property in Pennsylvania $
If not domiciled in Pennsylvania.............................Personal property in County $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania.............................................................. $ 263,258.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE.... $ 268.258.00
Real estate in Pennsylvania situated at: 1665 REVERE DRIVE 17050 HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND
(Attach additional sheets,ifnecessary.) Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County
M A. Petition for Probate and Grant of Letters Testamentary
Petitioner(s)aver(s)he/she/they is/are the Executor(s)named in the last Will of the Decedent,dated 11512009 and Codicil(s)
thereto dated
State relevant circumstances(eg.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 party 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.
M NO EXCEPTIONS ❑EXCEPTIONS
❑ B. Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration(If applicable)
c.t.a.,d.b.n.,d.b.n.c.t.a.,pendente life,durante absentia,durante minoritate
If Administration,ca.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,if necessary):
Name Relationship Address
Form RW-02 rev.10/11/2011 Page I of 2
Oath of Personal Representative Official Use Only
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA }
} SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND }
Petitioner(s)Printed Name Petitioner(s)Printed Address
350 YORK STREET
CHRISTOPHER TENEYCK MANCHESTER PA 17345
The Petitioner(s)above-named swear(s)or affirm(s)the statements in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief
of Petitioner(s)and that,as Personal Representative(s)of the Decedent,the Petitioner(s)will well and truly administer the estate according to law.
Sworn t orAffrmed and subscribed before l/Vt l(it � Date )Z—Zj- 13
me this day of Wl'-, 2013
Date
By' Date
For the Register Date
BOND Required: ❑ YES 1'C NO To the Register of Wills:
FEES: Please enter my appearance by my signature below:
Letters....................... $ . DO Attorney Signature
( 5 )Short Certificates(s) . ..... �--`•oc7
( )Renunciation(s).... ... .. .
( )Codicil(s) ..............
( )Affidavit(s).......... ...
Bond Printed Name: SUSAN H. CONFAIR
Commission ............. . ..... . Supreme Court
Other ID Number: 70241
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n.''' ,5.o2) Address: 2331 MARKET STREET
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•••• • • ••• Fax: 717-730-7366
Automation Fee ............. .... 5• Email: SCONFAIRecr REAGERADLERPC.COM
JCS Fee .......................
TOTAL ................... ...$
DECREE OF THE REGISTER
Estate of DOROTHY MARY TENEYCK File No:
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AND NOW, Ddfe—M _lC- 93 �U�� ,in consideration of the foregoing Petition,
satisfactory proof having been presented before me IT IS D CRE D th t Letters } m (�rU�
are hereby granted to rl 5 � b�ye\/
in the above estate and(if applicable)that
the instrument(s)dated
described in the Petition b dmitted to proba and filed of W as the last Will nd Codicil )of Decedent.
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF
DOROTHY M. TENEYCK
I, DOROTHY M. TENEYCK of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of
sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this my Last
Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all prior Wills and Codicils thereto by me at anytime
heretofore made.
1. FAMILY.
1.1 Identification of Family. I declare that I am married to THOMAS TENEYCK and that
there are two(2)children of this marriage whose names are: CHRISTOPHER TENEYCK
and MEGAN SACCHETTI.
1.2 Definition of Family Terms. As used in this Will, the term "my spouse" shall mean only
THOMAS TENEYCK. As used in this Will,the terms "my child" or "my children"refers
to all my natural children and adopted children. As used in this Will,the term "issue"refers
to all lineal descendants of the indicated person of all generations, with the relationship of
parent and child at each generation determined by the definition of"child/children" set forth
in this paragraph.
2. PAYMENT OF BURIAL EXPENSES AND DEBTS. I authorize my executor to pay all the
expenses of(1)a funeral or memorial service; (2)the internment of my remains, including the costs
of a gravesite, if necessary; and (3) the installation and inscription of a suitable marker at, and
perpetual care of, the gravesite. I further direct my executor to pay all of my debts that my executor
in his or her sole discretion may allow as claims against my estate.
3. DISPOSITION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
3.1 Disposition to Spouse. I give all of my tangible personal property of every kind and
description, including,but not limited to,books,pictures, clothing, articles of household or
personal use or adornment,household furnishings and effects, and automotive vehicles and
their accessories, but excluding any money, evidences of indebtedness, documents of title,
and securities and property used in connection with the operation of any trade or business,to
my spouse..
3.2 Alternative Disposition. If my spouse does not survive me by more than sixty (60) days
after the date of my death,and any of my children survive me, I direct my executor to divide
my tangible personal property into two parts. The first part shall contain all items that my
executor determines, to be of no present or future v lue or se to my chil ren. The second
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sale, abandonment, destruction, or gift to any charity or person. The proceeds of any sale
shall be added to my residuary estate. All property in the second part I give to my children
who survive me, in substantially equal shares,to be divided among them as they shall agree.
If no agreement is reached within (60) days after my death, all property in the second part
shall be divided among all my children in such manner as my executor shall direct. The
decision of my executor shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.interested in my
estate.
Any item of personalty passing to a minor under this Section 3.2 may be delivered to the
minor or to any person to hold for the minor, as my Executor thinks advisable, and the
receipt by any such persons, including the minor, shall constitute a full and complete
discharge to my Executor.
4. DISPOSITION OF RESIDUARY ESTATE.
4.1 Disposition to Spouse. All of the rest, residue and remainder of the property that I own at
the time of my death, both real and personal, and of every kind and description, wherever
situated, to which I may be legally or equitably entitled at the time of my death (my
"residuary estate"), I give outright and absolutely to my spouse, if he survives me.
4.2 In the event my spouse is not living on the sixtieth(60)day after the date of my death,I leave
all the rest, residue and remainder of the property that I own at the time of my death, both
real and personal, and of every kind and description, wherever situate, to which I may be
legally or equitably entitled at the time of my death(my"residuary estate")in equal shares to
my children, PROVIDED THAT, if any of my children shall predecease me leaving issue
who survive me, then I leave the share of that deceased child to his or her issue, per stirpes.
5. POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
5.1. Grant of Powers. My executor, in the administration of my estate, (my "fiduciaries") shall
have the powers and authorities set forth in this Article 5. These powers and authorities may
be exercised by my executor and trustee in their sole and absolute discretion, without the
permission or order of any court. These powers shall be supplementary to those conferred by
law, including,but not limited to,those set forth in Title 20,Chapter 33,of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes.
5.2. Retention of Assets. My fiduciaries shall have the power to retain any or all property of my
estate, however received and acquired, for so long as they deem appropriate. This power
may be exercised even though the property may not be of the type authorized by law for
investment, and even though the retention may leave a disproportionately large amount of the
value of my estate invested in one type of property.
5.3. Transfer of Assets. My fiduciaries shall have the power to sell, transfer, and convey any
property, of whatever nature, including real property,and wherever situated,that I may own
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at the time of my death, or that may come into my estate or after my death. The sale,
transfer, or conveyance may be by public or private sale, at such time, on such terms and
conditions, including selling price and credit, in such manner, and for any reason that my
fiduciaries deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, the purpose of obtaining net
proceeds to be distributed to my residuary beneficiaries.
5.4. Investment. My fiduciaries shall have the power to invest and reinvest any property in my
estate in preferred and common stocks, bonds, notes, common trust funds (including any
managed by any corporate fiduciary), interests in investments, trusts, mutual funds, leases,
mortgages on property wherever located,and,generally,in any property and in proportions of
property as my fiduciaries deem advisable, even though the investments are not of the
character or proportions authorized by applicable law for the investment of the funds.
5.5. Power to Borrow. My fiduciaries shall have the power to borrow money for any purpose,
for any periods of time, and on any terms and conditions as they deem advisable(including
the power to borrow from any corporate fiduciary), and to pledge, mortgage, or otherwise
encumber any property in my estate to secure repayment of any loan, as well as the power to
renew existing loans either as maker or endorser.
5.6. Power to Hold Property in Nominee Form. My fiduciaries shall have the power to hold
any property in the name of a nominee or in bearer form.
5.7. Distribution in Cash or in Kind. My fiduciaries shall have the power to make distributions
in cash or in kind, or partly in cash, in divided or undivided interests, as amended, or other
applicable law, and to determine which assets shall be sold and which shall be distributed in
kind; without notice to or consent by any beneficiary.
5.8. Distribution to Minors and Persons Under Disability. My fiduciaries shall have the
power to snake distributions or payments to or for the benefit of any beneficiary who is a
minor, an incompetent, or who in the fiduciaries' judgment is incapacitated. The
distributions or payments shall be made in any one or more of the following ways: (1)
directly to the beneficiary;(2)directly to the creditor in payment of the debts or expenses of
the beneficiary; (3) to the guardian of the person or estate of the beneficiary; (4) to any
custodial parent of a minor beneficiary; (5)to a custodian for the beneficiary under any law
related to gifts to minors, including to my fiduciaries in that capacity; or (6) to any other
person who shall have the care and custody of the person of the beneficiary. There shall be
no duty to see to the application of funds so paid, provided due care was exercised in the
selection of the person to whom the funds were paid, and the receipt of the person shall be
full acquittance of the fiduciaries.
5.9. Continuation or Liquidation of Business. My fiduciaries shall have the power to continue
or to permit the continuation of any business, incorporated or unincorporated,in which I may
have any interest at the time of my death for any period of time, or to liquidate the business
on any terms as they deem appropriate. This power includes, but is not limited to (1) the
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power to invest additional sums in any business, even to the extent that my estate may be
invested largely or entirely in the business, without liability for any loss resulting from lack
of diversification; (2) the power 1to act as or to select other persons to act as directors,
officers,or employees of any business,to be compensated without regard to being a fiduciary
under this Will; and (3)the power to make any other arrangements in regard to any business
as my fiduciaries shall deem proper.
5.10. Employment of Agents. My fiduciaries shall have the power to employ and pay the
compensation of any and all attorneys, agents, custodians, attorneys-in-fact, experts,
investment counsel,accountants,bookkeepers,or other agents or providers of services as my
fiduciaries deem advisable in the.administration of my estate.
5.11. Commissions. My fiduciaries shall have the power to take reasonable commissions on
account at any time during the administration of my estate without the approval of any
beneficiary or of the court, but subjeot'to allowance or disallowance on the settlement of the
final accounts of my fiduciaries.
5.12. Third Party Reliance. No person,or corporation dealing with my executor shall be required
to see to the application of any property paid or delivered to my executor, or to inquire into
either' the authority of my executor,to enter into any transaction or the expediency or
propriety of any transaction entered into by my executor.
5.13 Charitable Donations. In the event that any of my tangible personal property is donated to a
charitable organization(s)then my fiduciary is instructed to use the value of said donation(s)
as an inheritance tax deduction for any inheritance tax return which may be required to be
filed as a consequence of my death..-
6. PAYMENT OF DEATH TAXES.
6.1 Payment of Estate Taxes. I direct that all federal and Pennsylvania estate taxes payable as a
result of taxes assessed on propertypassing under this Will shall be paid from my residuary
estate as a part of the expenses of theadministration of the estate.
6.2 Inheritance Tax. I direct that the Pennsylvania inheritance taxes payable as a result of my
death, limited to taxes assessed on,property passing under this Will, shall be paid out of my
residuary estate and shall not be deducted or collected from any beneficiary under this Will
or other transferee.
7. EXECUTOR.
7.1 Appointment. I name, constitute,'arid appoint my spouse, THOMAS TENEYCK, as
executor of my estate. If my spouse shall not survive me, shall not serve as executor for any
reason, or shall cease to serve .as executor for any reason after appointment,
CHRISTOPHER TENEYCK shall act as executor in his place.
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7.2 Bond Not Required. None of the individuals named in Section 7.1 shall be required to
furnish a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties as executor.
8. PRESUMPTION IN CASE OF SIMULTANEOUS DEATH.
For the purposes of this Will, in determiini ig whether a person has survived me or another person,(1)
my spouse shall be deemed to have predeceasedme unless it unmistakably appears by proof that he
survived me; and (2) in all other cases, a peison�shall not be deemed to have,survived me or another
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person if he or she dies within sixty (60) days of my death or of the death of the other person.
9. LIABILITY OF EXECUTOR.
My executor shall not at any time be liable for::mistake of law or of fact, or both law and fact, or
errors of judgment, nor for any loss coining to any beneficiary under this Will, or to any other
persons, except through actual fraud or willful misconduct on the part of the executor. My executor
may, from time to time, consult with counsel with respect to the meaning, construction, and
operation of this Will,particularly with respectt'o the appointments,allocations,and disbursements,
and may act on the advice of counsel in all matters without incurring liability on account of his or her
actions.
10. INTERPRETATION.
10.1 Will Not Contractual. My spouse and I are executing Wills at approximately the same
time, in which each of us is the primary beneficiary of the Will of the other. These Wills are
not being executed pursuant to aiiy contract to make a Will or any contract not to revoke a
Will. The Will of each of us is revocable at any time,whether before or after the death of the
other spouse, at the sole discretion of the.spouse making the Will.
10.2 Successors of Fiduciaries. All pronouns referring to an executor and the term "executor"
shall be construed to mean any person`.acting as my executor, co-executor, persona
representative, or administrator,as the case may be.
10.3 Number and Gender. If required by the'context of this Will, singular language shall be
construed as plural, plural language shall''be%construed as singular,and the gender of personal
pronouns shall be construed as either masculine, feminine, or neuter.
10.4 Headings. All headings used in this Will to describe the contents of each article,paragraph,
or other division are provided for convenience only and shall not be construed to be a part of
this Will.
10.5 Governing Law. This Will shall be..:construed in conformity with the law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set 'my hand and seal to this, my Last Will and
Testament,consisting of six (6)typewritten pages,the first five(5)of which bear my signature in the margin
for the purpose of identification, this day of 2009.
DOROT M. TENEY 6K,TESTATRIX
Signed, sealed,published and declared by the above named Testatrix,DOROTHY M.TENEYCK,
as and for her Last Will and Testament, in the sight and presence of us, who, at her request, in her sight and
presence and in the sight and presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Witness 'Address
Witness ' Address
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF )
I, DOROTHY M. TENEYCK, THE TESTATRIX,WHOSE NAME IS SIGNED TO THE FOREGOING
INSTRUMENT,HAVING BEEN DULY QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO LAW,DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE
THAT I SIGNED AND EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT AS MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT; THAT I
SIGNED IT WILLINGLY; AND THAT I SIGNED .IT AS MY. FREE AND VOLUNTARY ACT FOR THE
PURPOSES THEREIN EXPRESSED.
SWORN OR AFFIRMED TO AND ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME BY
THE TESTATRIX THIS DAY OF acnn, 2009.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial seat DO T M. TENE CK, TESTATRIX
EDeborah l_ Brenneman,Notary Public
Hill Boro,Cumberland County
mission Expires June 18,2010
Member Pennsyivania As§ociation of Notaries
OTARY PUBLI
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
WE, °t^ ,/e 6),1 A-, AND
THE WITNESSES WHOSE NAMES ARE SIGNED TO THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, BEING DULY
QUALIFIED ACCORDING TO LAW, DEPOSE AND SAY THAT WE WERE PRESENT AND SAW THE
AFORESAID TESTATRIX SIGN AND EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT AS HER LAST WILL AND
TESTAMENT; THAT SHE SIGNED WILLINGLY AND THAT SHE EXECUTED IT AS HER FREE AND
VOLUNTARY ACT FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN EXPRESSED; THAT EACH OF US IN THE HEARING
AND SIGHT OF THE TESTATRIX SIGNED THE WILL AS WITNESSES;AND THAT TO THE BEST OF OUR
KNOWLEDGE THE TESTATRIX WAS AT THE TIME EIGHTEEN (18) OR MORE YEARS OF AGE, OF
SOUND MIND AND UNDER NO CONSTRAINT OR UNDUE INFLUENCE.
SWORN R AFFIRMED TO AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME, THIS J DAY OF
«�, 2009.
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WIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial seal
Deborah L.Brenneman,Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro,Cumberland County N TARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires June 18,2010
Member Pennsy!vania Association of Notaries
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