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RECORDED CFFiCE OF
REGIS 'I"' ."ILLS
2014 NOU 3 801 1138 DECEDENT'S ESTATE
CLE',
ORPHAN:;'
C U M B E i;i_,`,'' COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
ESTATE OF LOUISE P. SOWERS -, DECEASED
No. 21-14-0125
PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION/
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO Pa. O.C. Rule 6.9
This form may be used in all cases involving the Audit of the Account of a Decedent's Estate. If
space is insufficient, riders may be attached. Attach the spouse's election, if any; the papers
required under items 8-19 inclusive; and any instrument pertinent to the adjudication.
INCL UDE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BACK OF THIS FORM.
Name of Counsel: STEVEN J. SCHIFFMAN, ESQ.
Supreme Court I.D. No.: 25488
Name of Law Firm: SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN,PC
Address: 2080 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, SUITE 201, HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 540-9170
Fax: (717) 540-5481
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 1 of 1.0
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
1. Name(s) and address(es) of Petitioner(s):
Name: STEPHANIE A. SOWERS-WAROS
Address: 1093 COUNTRY HILL DRIVE
HARRISBURG,PA 17111
Identify any executors or administrators who have not joined in the Petition for
Adjudication and Statement of Proposed Distribution and state reason:
Is this the first accounting by this fiduciary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7-1 Yes 0 No
If not, identify prior accountings,the accounting periods covered, and the date of
adjudication of the prior accounting.
2. Decedent died on NOVEMBER 2, 2013
Letters Testamentary or []Letters of Administration were granted to Petitioner(s) on
FEBRUARY 10. 2014
Date of Will (if applicable): MARCH 24, 2005
Date(s) of Codicil(s) (if applicable):
Date of probate (if different from date Letters granted):
Was a bond required?F7Yes ®✓ No If yes, state amount:
Are proofs of advertising of the grant of Letters attached? . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes 0 No
Dates of advertising of the grant of Letters: SENTINEL 2-27, 3-6, 3-1.3, 2014;
CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNEL 2-28, 3-7, 3-14, 2014
Form OC-01 rev.10.13.06 Page 2 of 10
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
3. Was decedent survived by a spouse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MYes 0 No
If yes, name of the surviving spouse: RAY K FORNEY (DECEASED 12/18/2013)
4. Has the surviving spouse filed to take an elective share? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ElYes ®No
(See Section 2201 et sic. of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code)
If yes, date of election:
5. In the case of an intestacy, state the names of the decedent's surviving children or
surviving issue of deceased children (if none, so state):
6. Did decedent marry after execution of Will or Codicil(s)? . . . . . . . . . . . F7 Yes 0 No
Were any children born to decedent after execution of
Will or Codicil(s)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El Yes R1 No
If yes, give names and dates of birth:
Name: Date of Birth:
7. If required by the Medical Assistance Estate Recovery Act,
62 P.S. § 1412, was a request for a statement of claim sent to
the Department of Public Welfare? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F,�J' Yes 0 No
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 3 of 10
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
8. Written notice of the Audit as required by Pa. O.C. Rules 6.3, 6.7 and 6.8 has been or will be
given to all parties in interest listed in item 9 below, all unpaid creditors and all claimants
listed in item 10 below. In addition, notice of any questions requiring Adjudication as
discussed in item 14 below has been or will be given to all persons affected thereby.
A. If Notice has been given, attach a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names
and addresses of the parties receiving such Notice.
B. If Notice is yet to be given, a copy of the Notice as well as a list of the names and
addresses of the parties receiving such Notice shall be submitted at the Audit
together with a statement executed by a Petitioner or counsel certifying that such
notice has been given.
C. If any person entitled to Notice is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated
persons),Notice of the Audit has been or will be given to the appropriate
representative on such party's behalf as required by Pa. O.C. Rule 5.2.
D. If any charitable interest is involved,Notice of the Audit has been or will also be
given to the Attorney General as required under Pa. O.C. Rule 5.5. In addition,the
Attorney General's clearance certificate (or proof of service of Notice and a copy
of such Notice)must be submitted herewith or at the Audit.
9. List all parties (charitable and non-charitable) of whom Petitioner(s) has/have notice or
knowledge, having or claiming any interest in the estate as beneficiaries under the Will or
Codicil(s) or as intestate heirs if there is a complete or partial intestacy:
A. State each party's relationship to the decedent and the nature of each party's
interest(s):
Name and Address of Each Party in Interest I Relationship and Comments,if any I Interest
SEE ATTACHED
Form OC-01 rev.10.13.06 Page 4 of 10
Attachment to Petition for Adoudication
Page 4, No. 8
The attached Notice isbeing mailed to:
StephanieSoxvers-VVaros
1D93Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
David L. Forney
Executor ofthe Estate ofRay Forney and
Individually
1601K.Street, NVV
Washington, DC 20006'1600
Pamela K. Rad|e
120Wilson Court
Harrisburg, P/\ 17112
Steven Forney
40West 22"pStreet, 7C
New York, NY 10010
Susan Marie Forney
POBox O437
Northfield, IL 60093-8437
Mary Stauffer
712Aspen Lane
Lebanon, PA 17043
Peter Forney
12SHorseshoe Drive
Williamsburg,VA 23185
Lynda Doane
99DProspect Road
Columbia, PA 17512
Pau| Forney
3Locust Lane
Leola, PA 17540
ADT Security Services
319OSouth Vaughn Way
Aurora, CO 80014
Barclays Bank Delaware
c/o Phillips&Cohen Associates, Ltd.
IOO2JustisunStreet
VVinoington, DE 19801
Elan Financial Services
c/o Phillips&Cohen Associates, Ltd.
1OO2JustisonStreet
Wilmington, DE 19801
Erie Insurance Company
c/o Rceivab|eManagement Services Corp.
12SOE. Diehl Road, Suite 3OO
POBox 3O99
Naperville, IL 60563
PPL Electric Utilities
c/m[B[S
POBox Z724
Columbus,OH 43216'2724
PNC Bank
c/o VVe|tnman,Weinberg Q' Reis Co, LPA
3J3VV. Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland OH 44113'1009
PaAmerican Water
P8Box 3714l2
Pittsburgh, PA 15250
RBS Citizens
c/o DCK4Services, LLC
76U1Penn Avenue S, Suite AGD0
Minneapolis, MN 55423'5004
GE Capital Retail Bank
c/o Ascension Point Recovery Services, LLC
2OOCoon Rapids 8|vd,Suite 2OO
Coon Rapids, K4N S5433'5876
Book Services
POBox 268Z2
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
[omnenityCapita| Bank—HSN
c/o Ascension Point Recovery Services, LLC
2ODCoon Rapids Bivd, Suite 2OO
Coon Rapids, MN 55433'5876
K. l D SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN & BROWN ,.C.
TO: Interested Parties of the Estate of LoW* e . Sowers
FROM: Steven J. Schiffman, Es --'`!�~
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RE: Petition for Audi , ourt Accounti and Schedule of
LORI K.SERRATELLIProposed Distribution
STEVEN J.SCHIFFMAN
MICHAEL F.BROWN DATE: November 3, 2014
JOHN D.SHERIDAN
admitted in PA X NJThis is to advise you that Stephanie A. Sowers-Waros, Executrix of the
CARA BOYANOWSKI Estate of Louise P. Sowers, has filed the Petition for Audit, Final Account and
F.R.MARTSOLF Proposed Schedule of Distribution with the Clerk for Audit. Note that the
DEBORAH A.HUGHEs Executrix is requesting a reserve of$2500.00 to pay additional attorney fees to
MERRITT C.REiTzEL Steven J. Schiffman, Esquire in order to conclude the administration of the
TRACY uPDIKE Estate.
JENI S.MADDEN Please note that there are no funds available for distributions to the
CAROL L.VERISH beneficiaries under the will.
admitted in PA&FL
ANDREW T.SCHIFFMANThe account will be presented for audit and confirmation at the Office
admitted in PA&CA of the Register of Wills, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
NEIL E.HENDERSHOT Pennsylvania on January 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Any objections to the Account
of counsel
GARTH A.STEPHENSON and Proposed Schedule of Distribution shall be filed no later than 9:00 a.m. on
of counsel MD R DC onh, January 13, 2015.
SPERO T.LAPPAS Thankou for our attention.
of counsel Y Y
2080 LINGLESTOWN RD,STE 201
HARRISBURG,PA 17110-9670
rel 717.540.9170
jar 717.540.5481
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Attachment to Petition for Adjudication
Page 4, No. 9
Name &Address of Interested Part v Relationship Interest
Stephanie Sowers-Waros Granddaughter None-Insolvent
1093 Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
David L. Forney Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
Executor of the Estate of Ray Forney and Estate &
Individually Deceased Spouse's Son
1601 K.Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1600
Pamela K. Radle Friend None-Insolvent
120 Wilson Court
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Steven Forney Deceased Spouse's Son None-Insolvent
40 West 22nd Street, 7C
New York, NY 10010
Susan Marie Forney Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
PO Box 8437 Daughter
Northfield, IL 60093-8437
Mary Stauffer Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
712 Aspen Lane Daughter
Lebanon, PA 17043
Peter Forney Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
125 Horseshoe Drive Son
Williamsburg,VA 23185
Lynda Doane Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
998 Prospect Road Daughter
Columbia, PA 17512
Paul Forney Deceased Spouse's None-Insolvent
3 Locust Lane Son
Leola, PA 17540
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
Name and Address of Each Party in Interest I Relationship and Comments,i any ' Interest
B. Identify each party who is not sui juris (e.g., minors or incapacitated persons).
For each such party, give date of birth, the name of each Guardian and how each
Guardian was appointed. If no Guardian has been appointed, identify the next of
kin of such party, giving the name, address and relationship of each.
C. State why a Petition for Guardian/Trustee Ad Litem has or has not been filed for
this Audit(see Pa. O.C. Rule 12.4).
D. If distribution is to be made to the personal representative of a deceased party,
state date of death, date and place of grant of Letters and type of Letters granted.
Form OC-01 rev.10.13.06 Page 5 of 10
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
10. Other than the claim for the family exemption, list the names of all known claimants and
the amount of their claims and state whether each claim is admitted.
Name and Address of Each Claimant Amount of Claim Claim Will Claim
Admitted? Be Paid In
Full?
SEE ATTACHED nYes 0 Yes
E]No [:]No
E]Yes DYes
ONo E]No
E]Yes 1:1 Yes
[:]No [:3 No
ElYes El Yes
F-INo Q No
If the estate is insolvent, attach a schedule setting forth the order of preference under
20 Pa.C.S. § 3392 and the proposed payments.
11. Was family exemption claimed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✓_.�Yes EJNo
Was family exemption allowed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes E]No
Family exemption claimant's name and relationship:
Name:RAY K. FORNEY Relationship:SPOUSE
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 6 of 10
Attachment to Petition for Adjudication
Page 6, No. 10
Claimant—Name &Address Amount of Claim Admitted Paid in Full
All Class I, II and III creditors have been admitted and have/will be paid pursuant to the attached
Accounting and Proposed Schedule of Distribution. Class VI creditors are admitted and will be paid
partially pursuant to the attached Proposed Schedule of Distribution.
Class I—Costs of Administration
Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown
(Attorney Fees&Costs)
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Amount Paid $6672.50
Amount to Be Paid (Reserve) $2500.00
Cumberland Law journal
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Amount Paid: $75.00
The Sentinel
457 E North Street
PO Box 130
Carlisle, PA 17013
Amount Paid: $84.34
Register of Wills
(Probate Fees)
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Amount Paid: $189.50
Stephanie Sowers-Waros
(Animal Expenses)
1093 Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Amount to be Paid: $183.59
Stephanie Sowers-Waros
(Costs Advanced—Attorney Fees)
1093 Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Amount to be Paid: $240.00
SteohanieSovvers-Waros
(Executrix Fee)
l093Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Amount to be Paid: $4000.00
Class 11—Family Exemption
Ray K. Forney
Ray K. Forney Estate
c/o David Forney
16O1K. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006'1600
Amount Paid: $3500.00
Class III—Costs of Funeral and Burial; costs of medicines within six months of death; medical and nursing
within six months of death and employee services
Funeral Expenses
Reimbursement toDavid Forney
16O1K.Street, NVV
Washington, DC 20006'1600
Amount Paid:$4704.00
Harrisburg East Cemetery(Grave Opening and Disposition ofAshes)
c/o Stephanie Sovvers'VVaros
1093Country Hill Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Amount tohePaid: $2400.00
Barbara Virgil
Financial Services/Pharmacy—DOB 4-27'l931
3O8Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Amount tobePaid: $101.00
Class IV—Costs of Gravernarker
Class V—Rents
N/A
Class 5.1—Commonwealth Claims
N/A
Class VI—All Other Claims
ADT Security Services—Customer#19917791-$171.07
3190 South Vaughn Way
Aurora, CO 80014
Amount to be Paid: $27.60
Barclays Bank Delaware—Acct Ending in 0836-$8595.67
c/o Phillips&Cohen Associates, Ltd.
1002 Justison Street
Wimington, DE 19801
Amount to be Paid: $1386.92
Elan Financial Services—Acct Ending in 0716-$3451.28
c/o Phillips& Cohen Associates, Ltd.
1002 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Amount to be Paid: 556.87
Erie Insurance Company—Claim#446930596-EZ-$204.25
c/o Rceivable Management Services Corp.
1250 E. Diehl Road, Suite 300
PO Box 3099
Naperville, IL 60563
Amount to be Paid: $32.96
PPL Electric Utilities—Account#16970723-$205.93
c/o CBCS
PO Box 2724
Columbus,OH 43216-2724
Amount to be Paid: $33.23
PNC Bank—Acct Ending in 3475-$15,346.01
c/o Weltman, Weinberg& Reis Co., LPA
323 W. Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113-1009
Amount to be Paid: $2476.10
Pa American Water—Account#1024-210035070888-$120.95
PO Box 371412
Pittsburgh, PA 15250
Amount to be Paid: $19.52
RBS Citizens - Reference#10011333; Client ID RBSC42 -$3161.77
c/o DCM Services, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue S,Suite A600
Minneapolis, MN 55423-5004
Amount to be Paid: $510.16
GECapital Retail Bank—Acct Ending in77gO $1338.25
c/o Ascension Point Recovery Services, LLC
2OOCoon Rapids Q|vd, Suite 2OO
Coon Rapids, K4N 55433'5876
Amount to be Paid: $215.93
Book Services—Account#4012332S'$61.9G
POBox J6O22
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
Amount tohePaid:$9.99
ConmenbyCapital Bank—HSN—AcctEnding|n9O53'$3518.O5
c/o Ascension Point Recovery Services, LLC
20OCoon Rapids 8|vd.'Suite ZOO
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5876
Amount tmbePaid: $567.64
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
12. The amount of Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax and additional Pennsylvania Estate
Tax paid, the date(s) of payment(s), and the interest(s) upon which paid, are as follows:
Date Payment Interest
NONE
13. On the date of death, was the decedent a fiduciary
(personal representative, trustee, guardian, agent under power
of attorney) or surety on the bond of a fiduciary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes FA No
If yes, provide the name of the estate, indicate whether an account has been filed and
confirmed absolutely and all awards performed, or, in the alternative, how the
decedent's estate will be discharged for the decedent's fiduciary administration of the
estate.
14. A. Describe in detail any questions requiring adjudication and state the position of the
Petitioner(s) as to each question:
N/A
B. Has notice of the question requiring adjudication been given
to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E]Yes 0 No
15. If Petitioner(s) has/have knowledge that a share has been assigned, renounced, disclaimed
or attached, provide a copy of the assignment, renunciation, disclaimer or attachment,
together with any relevant supporting documentation.
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 7 of 10
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS , Deceased
16. Had the decedent been adjudicated an incapacitated person? . . . . . . . . . . rl Yes R] No
If yes, attach a copy of the Order if available; otherwise state the Court,term, number,
date, and name of Hearing Judge.
17. A. List or attach a separate list of additional receipts and disbursements since the closing
date of the Account.
B. Has notice of the additional receipts and disbursements been
given to the parties identified in Paragraph 9 above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ElYes 0 No
18. If a reserve is requested, state amount and purpose.
Amount: $2500.00
Purpose' ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS PAYABLE TO STEVEN J.
SCHIFFMAN IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE ESTATE.
If a reserve is requested for counsel fees, has notice of the
amount of fees to be paid from the reserve been given to the
parties in interest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .✓ Yes E-71No
If so, attach a copy of the notice.
19. Is the Court being asked to direct
the filing of a Schedule of Distribution? ®✓- Yes ONo
As to real estate only? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DYes RlNo
Form OC-01 rev. 10.13.06 Page 8 of 10
Estate of LOUISE P SOWERS, , Deceased
Wherefore, your Petitioner(s) as that distribution be awarded to the parties entitled of
and suggest(s)that the distributive shares income and principal (residuary shares being stated
in proportions, not amounts) ar 'e as follows rt
A. Income:
Proposed Distributee(s) Amount/Proportion
N/A-ALL TO CREDITORS INSOLVENT
B. Principal:
Proposed Disiributee(s) Amount/Proportion
N/A-ALL TO CREDITORS INSOLVENT
Submitted By: '
(All petitioners must sign.
Add additional lines if necessary):
N me of P titi r: STEPHANIE A. S S-W.A&&.5,
Name of Petitioner:
Form OC-01 rev.10.13.06 Page 9 of 10
IN RE: ESTATE OF LOUISE P. SOWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Deceased : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO. 21-14-0125
RULE 6.3 CERTIFICATION
I, Steven J. Schiffman, Esquire, do hereby certify that the requ' ements of Rule 6.3 regarding
notice have been met in the above captioned matter.
Dated: b _c % LO/ 6
S EVEN J. SCHIFF AN
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
Amount Available for Distribution: $15,261.51
Unpaid Expenses:
Class 1 Creditors - Costs of Administration
a. Serratelli, Schiffman& Brown (Reserve) 2,500.00
b. Stephanie Sowers-Waros (Animal Expenses) 183.59
c. Stephanie Sowers-Waros (Executrix Fee) 4,000.00
d. Stephanie Sowers-Waros (Costs Advanced) 240.00
Class III Creditors—Funeral &Burial & Medicines
a. Harrisburg East Cemetery 2,400.00
b. Penn State Pharmacy 101.00
5,836.92
Available for Class 6 Creditors—All Others 5,836.92
a. ADT (171.07)
171.07
36,175.19 x 5836.92 = 27.60
b. Barclays's Bank DE
8595.67
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 1386.92
c. Elan Financial Services
3451.28
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 556.87
d. Erie Insurance Company
204.25
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 32.96
e. PPL Electric
205.93
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 33.23
f. PNC Bank
15,346.01
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 2476.10
g. Pa. American Water
120.95
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 19.52
h. RBS Citizens
3161.77
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 510.16
i. GE Capital Retail Bank
1338.25
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 215.93
j. Book Services
61.96
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 9.99
k. Comenity Capital Bank
3518.05
36,175.19 x 5836.92= 567.64
$5836.92
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland
Patrick Doane,Production Director of The Sentinel, of the County and State aforesaid,
being duly sworn, deposes and says that THE SENTINEL,a newspaper of general
circulation in the Borough of Carlisle,County and State aforesaid,was established
December 13th,1881, since which date THE SENTINEL has been regularly issued in said
County,and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is exactly the same as
was printed and published in the regular editions and issues of
THE SENTINEL on the following day(s):
February 27, March 6, 13, 2014.
COPY OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
ate.ICE Affiant further deposes that he/she is not
ESTATE OF LOUISE P.SOWERS,late of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania interested in the subject matter of the
(died November 2,2013).Stephanie A.Sowers-Waros,1093 Country Hill
Drive,Harrisburg,PA 17111,Executrix.Stephen J.Schiffman,Esquire, aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that
SERRATELLI,SCHIFFMAt4&BROWN,P.C.,2080 Linglestown Road,
Suite 201,Harrisburg,PA 17110,Attorney. all allegations in the foregoing statement as
to time,place and character of publication
are true.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
RIM
dal! t
U U
N V 0kAy Public
My commission expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seat
Bethany M.Holtry,Notary Public
Carlisle Boro,Cumberland county
MY commission Expires sept.26,2615
MEMBER,PENNSYLVANIA
ASSOCIATION OF NOTARIES
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
IN CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(Under Act No. 587, approved May 16, 1929), P. L.1784
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
ss.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Lisa Marie Coyne, Esquire, Editor of the Cumberland Law Journal, of the County and
State aforesaid, being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that the Cumberland Law
Journal, a legal periodical published in the Borough of Carlisle in the County and State aforesaid,
was established January 2, 1952, and designated by the local courts as the official legal
periodical for the publication of all legal notices, and has, since January 2, 1952, been regularly
issued weekly in the said County, and that the printed notice or publication attached hereto is
exactly the same as was printed in the regular editions and issues of the said Cumberland Law
Journal on the following dates,
viz:
February 28, March 7, and March 14, 2014
Affiant further deposes that he is authorized to verify this statement by the Cumberland
Law Journal, a legal periodical of general circulation, and that he is not interested in the subject
matter of the aforesaid notice or advertisement, and that all allegations in the foregoing
statements as to time,place and character of publication are true.
b1sa Marie Coyne, Edit
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this
14 day of March, 2014
Sowers,Louise P.,decd. Notary
Late of Cumberland County.
Executrix: Stephanie A. Sowers-
Waros, 1093 Country Hill Drive,
Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Attorneys: Steven J. Schiffman,
Esquire, Serratelli, Schiffman & NOTARIAL SEAL
Brown, P.C., 2080 Lingiestown
Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA FCARLISLE
BORAH A COLLINS
17110. Notary Public
OUGH,CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ssion Expires Apr 28,2014
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ESTATE OF SOWERS LOUISE P
DATE OF DEATH 11-02-2013
FILE NUMBER 21 14-0125
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ESTATE OF: SOWERS LOUISE PFILE NO. :21 14-0125 ACN: 101 DATE: 09-22-2014
TAX RETURN WAS: ( X) ACCEPTED AS FILED C CHANGED
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. Real Estate (Schedule A) (1) 00 NOTE: To ensure proper
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2) 11,545.00 credit to your account,
00 submit the upper portion
3. Closely Held Stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C) (3) .
of this form with your
4. Mortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D) (4) .00 tax payment.
5. Cash/Bank Deposits/Misc. Personal Property (Schedule E) C5) 18,275.00
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F) (6) .00
7. Transfers (Schedule G) (7) .00
8. Total Assets (8) 29,820.00
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/Adm. Costs/Misc. Expenses (Schedule H) (9) 20 ,667.00
10. Debts/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule 1) C10) 55,156.00
11. Total Deductions (11) 75,823.00
12. Net Value of Tax Return (12) 46,003.00-
13. Charitable/Governmental Bequests; Non-elected 9115 Trusts (Schedule J) (13) .00
14. Net Value of Estate Subject to Tax (14) 46,003.00-
NOTE: If an assessment was issued previously, Lines 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and/or 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 rate (16) nn X 045 = .00
17, Amount of Line 14 at sibling rate (17) An x 12 = .00
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate (18) .00 x 15 = .00
19. Principal Tax Due (19)= .00
TAX CREDITS:
PAYMENT RECEIPT DISCOUNT AMOUNT PAID
DATE NUMBER INTEREST/PEN PAID C-)
TOTAL TAX PAYMENT .00
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE . 00
IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A CREDIT (CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST. A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
pennsylvania
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
February 24, 2014
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN & CALHOON PC
STEVEN J SCHIFFMAN ESQUIRE
STE 201
2080 LINGLESTOWN RD
HARRISBURG PA 17110-9445
Re: Louise Sower
SSN: ###-##-
Dear Attorney Schiffman:
Pursuant to your letter dated February 22, 2014, the Department's, Estate Recovery
Program, has reviewed the information you provided regarding the above-referenced
individual.
It has been determined that this individual did not receive any type of assistance
during the questioned period.
Therefore, according to the information you provided, the Department's Estate
Recovery Program will not seek any recovery from this estate. If your client applied for
Medical Assistance and had an application and/or hearing pending at the time of death,
please advise us and provide any additional information that may affect a recovery by our
Department.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please
contact me.
Sincerely
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Vince A. Porter
Recovery Section Manager
(717)772-6604
Bureau of Program Integrity Division of Third Party Liability Recovery Section
PO Box 8486 1 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8486
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND,PA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
File No. 21-14-0125
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING OF
STEPHANIE A. SOWERS-WAROS, Executor
For
LOUISE P. SOWERS ESTATE
Date of Death: November 02, 2013
Date of Incapacity, if any None
Date of Appointment: February 10, 2014
Date of First Complete Advertisement March 13, 2014
Accounting for the Period: November 02, 2013 to October 09, 2014
Purpose of Account: The above fiduciary offers this account to acquaint interested parties with
the transactions that have occurred during his/her administration.
It is important that the account be carefully examined. Requests for additional information, or
questions, or objections, can be discussed with:
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC
2080 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, SUITE 201
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
STEVEN J SCHIFFMAN ESQ
(717)540-9170
Signatures: Supreme Court I.D. No. 25488
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Summary of Account
Principal Page
Receipts 2 $ 30,460.30
Net Loss on Sales or Other Dispositions 3 (55.54)
$ 30,404.76
Less Disbursements: 5
Funeral Expenses $ 4,704.00
Administrative Expenses 159.34
Family Exemptions 3,500.00
Fees & Commissions 6,862.00
15,225.34
Balance Before Distributions $ 15,179.42
Less Distributions to Beneficiaries 7 $ 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Principal Balance On Hand 8 $ 15,179.42
For Information:
Investments Made 9
Unpaid Expenses 10
Unrealized Gains and Losses 14
Income
Receipts 15 $ 82.09
Net Gain on Sales or Other Dispositions 16 0.00
$ 82.09
Less Disbursements: 17
0.00
Balance Before Distributions $ 82.09
Less Distributions to Beneficiaries 18 0.00
Total $ 0.00
Income Balance on Hand 19 $ 82.09
For Information:
Investments Made 20
Unpaid Expenses
Unrealized Gains and Losses 21
Verification 22
Combined Balance on Hand 15,261.51
LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Receipts of Principal
Inventory Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents 11/02/2013
LOOSE CHANGE/COINS $ 188.24
MEREDITH BOOK CUSTOMER
SERVICE 38.06
PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION
(E-Z PASS CREDIT BALANCE) 43.89
PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION REGULAR SHARES
ACCOUNT 5.00
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 275.19
No. of
Shares Stocks
90 MET LIFE TRUST INTERESTS $ 4,860.90
208.15057 PFIZER 6,683.71
Total Stocks 11,544.61
Miscellaneous
MET LIFE INSURANCE $ 13,321.23
PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE 5,319.27
Total Miscellaneous 18,640.50
Total Inventory $ 30,460.30
Total Receipts of Principal $ 30,460.30
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Gains and Losses on Sales or Other Dispositions of Principal
Net Gain Net Loss
02/12/2014 Collection
MEREDITH BOOK CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Net Proceeds $ 38.06
Inventory Value $ 38.06
03/12/2014 Sale
90 Shares
MET LIFE TRUST INTERESTS
Inventory Value $ 4,860.90
Net Proceeds $ 4,812.03 $ 48.87
03/12/2014 Sale
208.15057 Shares
PFIZER
Inventory Value $ 6,683.71
Net Proceeds $ 6,677.04 6.67
03/13/2014 Collection
MET LIFE INSURANCE
Net Proceeds $ 13,321.23
Inventory Value $ 13,321.23
04/04/2014 Sale
PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE
Net Proceeds $ 5,319.27
Inventory Value $ 5,319.27
05/01/2014 Sale
PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION
(E-Z PASS CREDIT BALANCE)
Net Proceeds $ 43.89
Inventory Value $ 43.89
05/23/2014 Sale
PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION REGULAR SHARES
ACCOUNT
Net Proceeds $ 5.00
Inventory Value $ 5.00
Total Gains and Losses $ 0.00 $ 55.54
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Disbursements of Principal
Date Paid Amount Paid
Funeral Expenses
FUNERAL EXPENSES
(REIMBURSEMENT TO DAVID
FORNEY)
06/26/2014 $ 4,704.00
Check Number 30907
Total FUNERAL EXPENSES
(REIMBURSEMENT TO DAVID
FORNEY) $ 4,704.00
Total Funeral Expenses $ 4,704.00
Administration Expenses
CUMBERLAND LAW JOURNAL
(ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT)
02/11/2014 $ 75.00
Check Number 55645
Total CUMBERLAND LAW
JOURNAL
(ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT) $ 75.00
THE SENTINEL
(ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT)
04/03/2014 $ 84.34
Check Number 55796
Total THE SENTINEL
(ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT) $ 84.34
Total Administration Expenses $ 159.34
Family Exemptions
RAY K.FORNEY
C/O RAY K. FORNEY ESTATE
DAVID L. FORNEY,EXEC.
06/26/2014 $ 3,500.00
Check Number 30908
Total RAY K. FORNEY
C/O RAY K. FORNEY ESTATE $ 3,500.00
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Disbursements of Principal (Continued)
Date Paid Amount Paid
Family Exemptions
RAY K. FORNEY
C/O RAY K. FORNEY ESTATE
DAVID L. FORNEY, EXEC.
DAVID L. FORNEY, EXEC.
Total Family Exemptions $ 3,500.00
Fees and Commissions
REGISTER OF WILLS
(PROBATE FEES)
02/10/2014 $ 119.50
Check Number 55643
05/28/2014 70.00
Check Number 30900
Total REGISTER OF WILLS
(PROBATE FEES) $ 189.50
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN &
BROWN
10/09/2014 $ 6,672.50
Total SERRATELLI,
SCHIFFMAN & BROWN $ 6,672.50
Total Fees and Commissions $ 6,862.00
Total Disbursements of Principal $ 15,225.34
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries
Distribution Value
Total Distributions of Principal $ 0.00
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Principal Balance On Hand
Inventory Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents
LOOSE CHANGE/COINS $ 188.24
Pass Thru Account 14,991.18
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 15,179.42
Total Balance on Hand $ 15,179.42
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Information Schedules -Principal
Inventory
Value
Exchanges and Stock Distributions
MET LIFE INSURANCE
11/02/2013 Received 13,321.23
03/13/2014 Collected (13,321.23)
MET LIFE TRUST INTERESTS
11/02/2013 90 Shs. Received 4,860.90
03/12/2014 (90) Shs. Sold (4,860.90)
PFIZER
11/02/2013 208.15057 Shs. Received 6,683.71
03/12/2014 (208.15057) Shs. Sold (6,683.71)
PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE
11/02/2013 Received 5,319.27
04/04/2014 Sold (5,319.27)
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Unpaid Principal Expenses
STEPHANIE SOWERS-WAROS
(Refund of Costs
Advanced-Attorney Fee)
$ 240.00
Total STEPHANIE $ 240.00
SOWERS-WAROS
(Refund of Costs
Advanced-Attorney Fee)
ADT SECURITY SERVICES
$ 171.07
Total ADT SECURITY $ 171.07
SERVICES
ANIMAL EXPENSES
(PAYABLE TO STEPHANIE
SOWERS-WAROS)
$ 183.59
Total ANIMAL EXPENSES $ 183.59
(PAYABLE TO STEPHANIE
SOWERS-WAROS)
BARCLAY'S BANK DE (LL
BEAN)
C/O PHILLIPS & COHEN
ASSOCIATES, LTD.
$ 8,595.67
Total BARCLAY'S BANK DE $ 8,595.67
(LL BEAN)
C/O PHILLIPS & COHEN
ASSOCIATES, LTD.
COMENITY CAPITAL
BANK-HSN
$ 3,518.05
Total COMENITY CAPITAL $ 3,518.05
BANK-HSN
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Unpaid Principal Expenses (Continued)
EAST HARRISBURG
CEMETERY
(FEE ASSOCIATED WITH
GRAVE OPENING FOR
DISPOSITION OF ASHES AND
GRAVEMARKER)
$ 2,400.00
Total EAST HARRISBURG $ 2,400.00
CEMETERY
(FEE ASSOCIATED WITH
GRAVE OPENING FOR
DISPOSITION OF ASHES AND
GRAVEMARKER)
ERIE INSURANCE GROUP
C/O RMS COLLECTIONS
(Auto Insurance Balance)
$ 204.25
Total ERIE INSURANCE $ 204.25
GROUP
C/O RMS COLLECTIONS
(Auto Insurance Balance)
FULTON BANK
CARDMEMBER SERVICES
ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
C/O PHILLIPS & COHEN
ASSOCIATES,LTD.
$ 3,451.28
Total FULTON BANK $ 3,451.28
CARDMEMBER SERVICES
ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
C/O PHILLIPS & COHEN
ASSOCIATES, LTD.
GE CAPITAL RETAIL BANK
$ 1,338.25
Total GE CAPITAL RETAIL $ 1,338.25
BANK
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Unpaid Principal Expenses (Continued)
PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN
WATER
$ 120.95
Total PENNSYLVANIA $ 120.95
AMERICAN WATER
PNC BANK ACCOUNT ENDING
IN 3475
$ 15,346.01
Total PNC BANK ACCOUNT $ 15,346.01
ENDING IN 3475
PPL ELECTRIC
$ 205.93
Total PPL ELECTRIC $ 205.93
RBS CITIZENS,N.A
(Vehicle Deficiency Debt)
c/o DCM SERVICES, LLC
The decedent's vehicle (2013 Toyota
Rav 4) was encumbered by a loan in
the amount of$21,161.77). The
lender(RBS Citizens) agreed to
accept $18,000 from the Executor as
a short payoff. A deficiency balance
claim was made against the Estate. $ 3,161.77
Total RBS CITIZENS, N.A $ 3,161.77
(Vehicle Deficiency Debt)
c/o DCM SERVICES, LLC
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN &
BROWN
$ 2,500.00
Total SERRATELLI, $ 2,500.00
SCHIFFMAN & BROWN
STEPHANIE SOWERS-WARDS
$ 4,000.00
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Unpaid Principal Expenses (Continued)
STEPHANIE SOWERS-WAROS
Total STEPHANIE $ 4,000.00
SOWERS-WARDS
TASTE OF HOME BOOKS
c/o BOOK SERVICES
$ 61.96
Total TASTE OF HOME BOOKS $ 61.96
c/o BOOK SERVICES
UHS PHARMACY
$ 101.00
Total UHS PHARMACY $ 101.00
Total $ 45,599.78
Total Unpaid Expenses $ 45,599.78
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Principal Unrealized Gains and Losses
Market Value Inventory Value Gain or(Loss)
Total $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Receipts of Income
Income Collected
MET LIFE TRUST INTERESTS
02/12/2014 Dividend on 90 Shares $ 4.13
02/12/2014 Dividend on 90 Shares 20.63
03/13/2014 Dividend on 0 Shares 4.13
04/01/2014 Dividend on 0 Shares 20.63
$ 49.52
PFIZER
06/17/2014 Dividend on 0 Shares $ 0.41
08/15/2014 Dividend on 0 Shares 32.16
32.57
Total Income Collected $ 82.09
Total Income Received $ 82.09
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Gains and Losses on Sales or Other Dispositions of Income
Net Gain Net Loss
None
No Gain or Loss $ 0.00
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Disbursements of Income
Date Paid Amount Paid
Total Disbursements of Income $ 0.00
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Distributions of Income to Beneficiaries
Distribution Value
Total Distributions of Income $ 0.00
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. LOUISE P. SOWERS ESTATE
Income Balance On Hand
Inventory Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Pass Thru Account $ 82.09
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 82.09
Total Balance on Hand $ 82.09
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PHAN A. SOWERS-WA OS, Executor of
LOUISE P. SOWERS ESTATE.
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Information Schedules- Income
Inventory
Value
Exchanges and Stock Distributions
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LOUISE P SOWERS ESTATE
Income Unrealized Gains and Losses
Market Value Inventory Value Gain or(Loss)
Total $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
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LOUISE P. SOWERS ESTATE
VERIFICATION
STEPHANIE A. SOWERS-WARDS, Executor of LOUISEP SOWERS ESTATE, hereby declares under oath
that said executor has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of their office; that the foregoing First and Final
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 their knowledge there are no
claims now outstanding against the Estate; and that all taxes presently due from the Estate have been paid; and
that the grant of Letters Testamentary and the first complete advertisement thereof occured more than four
months before the filing of the foregoing First and Final Account.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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