HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-14 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: �1v`' _� � i
6 Jacob Robert Stauffer File No: `1 _
a/k/a: J.Robert Stauffer . (Assigned by Register)
a/k/a:
a/k/a: Social Security No:
Date of Death: September 30,2014 Age at death: 90
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (State)with his/her last
principal residence at 100 Mt.Allen Drive, 17055 Upper Allen Township Cumberland
Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County
Decedent died at 100 Mt.Allen Drive, 17055 Upper Allen 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:
If domiciled in Pennsylvania.. ....... .. . ..... . ..... . . ... All personal property $
If not domiciled in Pennsylvania. ..... . . . . .. ... .... . . .. . Personal property in Pennsylvania $
If not domiciled in Pennsylvania. ..... . . .. .... . ... ..... . Personal property in County $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania.. ... .. . . ....... .. .... . . ..... ....... ..... ....... ......... $
TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE. ... $ 175,000.00
Real estate in Pennsylvania situated at: 119 East Coover Street, 17055 Mechanicsburg,PA Cumberland
(Attach additional sheets,if necessary.) 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 is/are the Executor(s)named in the last Will of the Decedent,dated September 9,2010 and Codicil(s)
thereto dated
State relevant circumstances(e.g.renunciation,death of executor,eta)
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.
ANO EXCEPTIONS Q EXCEPTIONS
® B. Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration (If applicable)
c.t.a.,d.b.n.,d.b.n.c.t.a.,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.
Q NO EXCEPTIONS Q 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):
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Oath of Personal Representative Official Use Only
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SS:} RECORDED OFFICE OF
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Petitioner(s)Printed Name Petitioner(s)Printed A
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Laurie D.Stauffer 119 East Coover Street,Mechanicsburg,PA 17055 `
Jay R.Stauffer 107 Rutherford Road,Harrisburg,PA 17109 C I_I_I a F
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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 a ly administer the estate accordi g to law.
Sworn to ffirmed and subscribed before eua Date l� 3
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BY Date
For the Register Date
BOND Required: Q YES Q-NIO To the Register of Wills:
FEES: Please enter my appearance by my signature below:
Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O Attorney S' nature:
( U ) Short Certificate(s). . . . . .
( )Renunciation(s).. . . . . . . .
( )Codicil(s). . . . . . . . . . . . .
( )Affidavit(s).. . . . . . . . . . .
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Andrew C. ee
Bond.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printed Name: AnY
Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supreme Court
Other . . . . . . . . ID Number: 2469
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. . . . . . . Firm Name: Andrew C.Sheely,Attorney at Law
. . . . . . . . 1, Address: 127 South Market Street
: . . . . . . . P.O.Box 95
. . . . . . . . Mechanicsburg
Phone: 717-697-7050
Automation Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax: 717-697-7065
JCS Fee. Email:
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DECREE OF THE REGISTER
Estate of Jacob Robert Stauffer File No: �- u,
a/k/a:J.Robert Stauffer
AND NOW, ��� ,in consideration of the foregoing Petition,
satisfactory proof having been presented before me,IT IS DECREED that Letters Testamentary
are hereby granted to Laurie D.Stauffer and Jay R.Stauffer
in the above estate and(if applicable)that
the instrument(s)dated September 9,2010
described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last Will(and Codicil(s))of Decedent.
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I, J. ROBERT STAUFFER, of the Borough of Mechanicsburg, County, c�' -=I -
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understanding, do make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking and making void any and all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
1.
I direct the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my
decease as the same can be conveniently done, including the payment out of the principal of
my general estate, of all inheritance, estate and succession taxes which may be assessed in
consequence of my death.
With the respect to my funeral, I direct that their be no public funeral or public
viewing and that my remains be cremated with the ashes to be disposed of as my Executors
may so decide.
2.
I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real,
personal and mixed,-whatsoever and wheresoever the same may be situate, to my wife,
ANAMAE C. STAUFFER, absolutely and unconditionally.
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3.
In the event that my wife, ANAMAE C. STAUFFER, should predecease me, or
should she die within thirty (30) days from the date of my death, then in such event, I direct
the settlement and distribution of my estate to be made in the following manner, to wit.
STAUFFER.
(a) I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate,
real, personal and mixed, whatsoever and wheresoever the same may be situate to my son,
JAY R. STAUFFER and to my daughter, LAURIE D. STAUFFER, share and share alike.
(b) In the event that my son, JAY R. STAUFFER, should predecease me, then in
such event, I give, devise and bequeath my entire estate, of whatsoever nature and
wheresoever situate to my daughter, LAURIE D. STAUFFER and in the event that my
daughter, LAURIE D. STAUFFER, should predecease me, then in such event, I give,
devise and bequeath my entire estate, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate to my
son, JAY R. STAUFFER.
LASTLY, I nominate, constitute and appoint my wife, ANAMAE C. STAUFFER,
Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament and in the event that my said wife should
predecease me, or should she be unable or unwilling to serve in such capacity for any reason,
then in such event, I nominate, constitute and appoint my son, JAY R. STAUFFER and my
daughter, LAURIE D. STAUFFER, Co-Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, in
her place and stead, and in all instances, I direct that my personal representative shall be
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excused from posting bond or other security for the faithful performance of their duties, in
any jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this / TA day of
September, 2010.
(SEAL)
J. Robert Stauffer
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
1, J. ROBERT STAUFFER, the testator, 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 same instrument as my Last Will and Testament; that I signed
it willingly, and that I signed it as my free and voluntary act and deed, for the purposes
therein expressed.
/V/�/1;i�- -AKt EAL)
J. Robert tauffer
Sworn and subscribed to before
me this /& day of September, 2010.
NOTARIAL SEAL
f HEIDI M NELSON
Notary Public
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
We, the undersigned, JENNY CRONE and JOHN M. EAKIN, the witnesses whose
names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being duly qualified according to
law, depose and say that we were present and saw the testator, J. ROBERT STAUFFER,
sign and execute the instrument as his Last Will and Testament; that the said testator
executed it as his free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed; that each of us,
in the hearing and sight of the testator, signed the Will as witnesses; and that, to the best of
our knowledge, the testator was, at the time, eighteen (18) or more years of age, of sound
mind, and under no constraint, duress or undue influence.
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Sworn and subscribed to before
me this /A day of September, 2010.
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NOTARIAL SEAL
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