HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-14 (2) FAMILY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
IN THE ESTATE OF ABEL T. CRUM, DECEASED
AGREEMENT executed this _/_(�T)I day of A ,r-y 1 , 2014, by and
between ABEL T. CRUM, JR., Executor of the Estate of ABEL T. CRUM, deceased, and
MARYA. FRY, DEBORAH STAHL and ABEL T. CRUM, JR., heirs and beneficiaries of the
Estate ofABEL T. CRUM.
WHEREAS,ABEL T. CRUM, late of South Middleton Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, died on July 27, 2013, having left a Last Will and Testament dated November 10,
2009.
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2013, the Register of Wills in and for the County of
Cumberland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, did constitute and appoint ABEL T. CRUM, JR.,
as Executor of the Estate ofABEL T. CRUM, in Estate Number 21-13-0837 upop4he proba—Ug
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of assets in the amount of$50,432.63, less disbursements in the amount of$10,18,I Lulea g „ n
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$40,154.52 for distribution to heirs, as set forth on the First and Final Account, atru nd ca"ect r- m }
copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof as Exhibit "A", and a r\ Cn -°D
WHEREAS, the only parties in interest in said Estate are the above-named parties, and
WHEREAS, said parties in interest desire that the Executor shall not be required to file
an Account with the Orphan's Court of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and that the net
estate of the decedent shall be distributed without the necessity of filing a formal Account to
avoid the expense, delay and publicity of a formal accounting, but should instead be distributed
in accordance with the Executor's Proposed Schedule of Distribution, as set forth in the attached
First and Final Account.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements
recited herein, the above-named heirs and beneficiaries of the Estate of ABEL T. CRUM do
hereby mutually agree as follows:
I. The parties hereto, and each of them, agree and acknowledge that they have
fully and carefully examined the First and Final Account of ABEL T. CRUM, JR., Executor
for the Estate ofABEL T. CRUM, deceased, and Proposed Schedule of Distribution relating
thereto, and find them to be true and correct, and acceptable to the parties hereto and each of
them, and further that each of them has received a copy of this Family Settlement and Final
Release and of said Account and Proposed Schedule of Distribution.
2. The parties hereto hereby agree that in order to avoid the expense, delay and
publicity involved in the filing of a formal Account and Schedule of Distribution, no
accounting to the Court is necessary and we do hereby agree that we do consent to
distribution being made without the filing of an Account and Schedule of Distribution, the
same to be with the same force and effect as if they had been filed and confirmed by the
Orphan's Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The parties hereby remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the Estate
of ABEL T. CRUM, and ABEL T. CRUM, JR., Executor, his heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns, from all manner of acts, suits, claims, accountings, debts and
.demands whatsoever which we or any of us or our legal representatives or assigns may at
any time hereafter have against said Executor, estate, or assets thereof, touching or
concerning the Estate of the Decedent.
4. The parties hereto covenant and agree that they will contribute their share of
the Estate to satisfy all claims, debts, demands, suits or cause of action which may be
successfully brought against the Estate or the Executor after the execution of this Family
Settlement and Final Release.
5. The parties hereto hereby agree that they will at all times in the future and
wherever necessary, appropriate or convenient, make, execute and deliver to said Executor,
and/or to the other party or persons, any and all instruments, documents, conveyances,
deeds, releases or other instruments of any kind necessary or convenient to carry out the
intention of this Family Settlement and Final Release.
6. This Family Settlement and Final Release constitutes the entire understanding
among the parties hereto, and each of them acknowledges that no representations or
statements of any kind, written or oral, have been made to them or any of them prior hereto
by the Executor or any other person or party upon his behalf.
7. This Family Settlement and Final Release shall inure to the benefit and shall
bind the parties hereto, and each of them, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
8. This Family Settlement and Final Release shall be governed by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their respective hands
and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESSETH:
Date ABEL T. CRUM, JR.,
Executor and individually as heir
and beneficiary
Date MARYA CRY
Individually as heir and beneficiary
Date DEBORAH STAHL
Individually as heir and beneficiary
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Orphans' Court Division
File No. 21-13-0837
Estate of Abel T. Crum, Deceased
Late of Township of South Middleton
First and Final Account
Abel T. Crum, Jr., Executor
Date of Death: 07/27/2013
Date of Incapacity, if any: None
Date of Executor's Appointment:
Date of First Complete Advertisement:
Accounting for the period: 07127/2013 to 04/1512014
Purpose of Account: Abel T. Crum, Jr., Executor, offers this Account to acquaint interested parties
with the transactions that have occurred during the Administration.
It is important that the Account be carefully examined. Requests for additional information or questions
or objections can be discussed with:
Bradley L Griffie
Griffie &Associates, P.C.
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-5551
Supreme Court I.D. No. 34349
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT
Estate of Abel T. Crum, Deceased
For the period of July 27. 2013 through April 15 2014
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PRINCIPAL
Receipts: This Account A 50,432.63
Net Gain (or Loss) on Sales
or Other Dispositions 0.00
50,432.63
Less Disbursements: C
Debts of Decedent 1,090.37
Funeral Expenses 166.00
Administration Expenses 3,816.85
Federal, State & Local Taxes 1,804.89
Commissions 0.00
Fees 3,400.00
Family Exemption 0.00 10,278.11
Balance Before Distributions 40,154.52
Transfer to (from) Principal TP 0.00
Distributions to Beneficiaries 0.00
Principal Balance on Hand PBOH 40,154.52
For Information:
Investments Made
Changes in Holdings F
INCOME
Receipts This Account 0.00
Net Gain (or Loss) on Sales 0.00
or Other Dispositions
0.00
Less Disbursements 0.00
Balance Before Distributions 0.00
Transfer to (from) Income TI 0.00
Distributions to Beneficiaries 0.00
Income Balance on Hand 0.00
For Information:
Investments Made
Changes in Holdings
COMBINED BALANCE ON HAND CBOH 40,154.52
Signature
Verification
SCHEDULE A
RECEIPTS OF PRINCIPAL
Assets Listed in Inventory Fiduciary
(Valued as of Date of Death) Acquisition
Value
Cash
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4,512.00
AARP Health Insurance Premium Refund 222.30
Blair Clothing Account Refund 9.99
Centurytel, Inc. Refund 38.98
Contribution from Fraternal Order of Eagles 500.00
F&M Trust- 4,645.08
Checking Account No.XXX1761
Interest on closed account 10.11
PA Central Federal Credit Union - 2,742.55
Savings Account No.XXXX8-019
PA Central Federal Credit Union - 10,320.80
Certificate of Deposit No.XXXX8-9a9
PNC Bank- 10,129.63
Certificate of Deposit No.XXXXXXX1702
PNC Bank- 4,044.62
Savings Account No. XXXXXX0916
Rowe's Auction Service(personal property auction) 2,125.50
Rowe's Auction Service(personal property auction) 6,408.00
Rowe's Auction Service(personal property auction) 2,854.00
Rowe's Auction Service(personal property auction) 1,751.00
State Farm - 19.21
Vehicle Insurance Premium Refund
The Sentinel Subscription Refund 8.86
Yellow Breeches EMS, Inc. - 90.00
Refund of Ambulance Membership
Total Cash 50,432.63
Total Receipts 50,432.63
Total Receipts of Principal 50,432.63
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SCHEDULE C
DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
Debts of Decedent
Ambulance Fund Membership
07/2712013 (Paid pre-death/processed post-death) 90.00
90.00
CenturyLink
08/13/2013 56.78
56.78
Griffie&Associates
08/13/2013 (Pre-death estate planning services) 212.50
212.50
Hubert Gilroy, Esauire
0 712 7/2 01 3 (Pre-death legal services) 200.18
200.18
Med-Ed (Electric)
08/26/2013 86.31
86.31
United Healthcare Premium
07/27/2013 (Paid pre-death/processed post-death) 444.60
444.60
Total Debts of Decedent 1,090.37
Funeral Expense s
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SCHEDULE C
DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
Continued
Hollinger Funeral Home& Crematory. Inc
09/2412013 166.00
Stone Etching
166.00
Total Funeral Expenses 166.00
Administration Expenses
Cumberland Law Journal (Advertising)
09111/2013 75.00
75.00
Orrstown Bank(Bank fees)
08/2012013 15.50
15.50
Probate Fees
09103/2013 273.50
273.50
Rowe's Auction Service
09109/2013 1,602.00
Auctioneer Expense
09120/2013 - 531.30
Auctioneer Expense
10/28/2013 437.75
Auctioneer Expense
10/28/2013 713.50
Auctioneer Expense
3,284.55
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SCHEDULE C
DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
Continued
The Sentinel (Advertising)
09/11/2013 168.30
168.30
Total Miscellaneous Administrative Expenses 3,816.85
Federal State. and Local Taxes
Discount on Inheritance Tax
10/21/2013 -94.99
-94.99
Inheritance Tax
10/21/2013 1,899.88
1,899.88
Total Taxes 1,804.89
Fees
Griffie& Associates
07/27/2013 3,400.00
3,400.00
Total Fees 3,400.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL 10,278.11
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PRINCIPAL BALANCE ON HAND
Current Value Fiduciary
04115/2014 Acquisition
# Units Description or as Noted Value
Cach
Orrstown Bank -10,278.11 -10,278.11
Total Cash -10,278.11 -10,278.11
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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4,512.00
AARP Health Insurance Premium Refund 222.30
Blair Clothing Account Refund 9.99
Centurytel, Inc. Refund 38.98
Contribution from Fraternal Order of Eagles 500.00
F&M Trust 4,645.08
Interest on closed account 10.11
PA Central Federal Credit Union 13,063.35
PNC Bank 14,174.25
Rowe's Auction Service(personal property auction) 13,138.50
State Farm 19.21
The Sentinel Subscription Refund 8.86
Yellow Breeches EMS,Inc. 90.00
Total Assets 50,432.63
-10.278.11 40.154.52
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTIONS TO BENEFICIARIES
Current Value Fiduciary
04115/2014 Acquisition
or as noted Value
TO:
Abel T. Crum,Jr. 13,384.84
Deborah Stahl 13,384.84
Mary A. Fry 13,384.84
40,154.52
Total 40,154.52
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In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Orphans' Court Division
File No. 21-13-0837
Estate of Abel T. Crum, Deceased 'w
Signature
Abel T. Crum,Jr., Executo
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Orphans' Court Division
File No. 21-13-0837
Estate of Abel T. Crum Deceased
Verification
Abel T. Crum,Jr., Executor under the Last Will and Testament of Abel T. Crum, Deceased, hereby
declares under oath that he/she has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of his/her office; that
the foregoing 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 his/her knowledge, there are no claims now outstanding against the Estate; that all taxes
presently due from the Estate have been paid; and that the grant of Letters Testamentary and the
first complete advertisement thereof occurred more than four months before the foregoing
Account.
This statement is made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: yam/j/t/ AF,z2EG
Abel T. Crum,Jr., Exec r
I hereby certify that written notice of the filing of this Account, and of the date, time and place when the
same will be presented to the Court for confirmation and of the last day to file written objections to said
Account, has been given to every unpaid claimant and to every other person known to the accountant to
have or claim an interest in the estate as creditor, beneficiar , heir, or next of kin.
B Griffie, Esquire