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Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS
Estate of
CLARENCE Z. MUSSER
No. al-o~-qo5
also known as
Late of UDDer Allen TownshiD. Cumberland County. PA
, Deceased
Social Security No. 162-22-4344
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Petilloll8l(s),wholsIare18 years of8(/florolder,apply(ies)lor.
(COMPLETE "A" OR "B" BELOW:)
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A. Probate and Grant of Letters and aver that Petitioner(s) is/are the execut2L- named in the Last Will of the
Decedent, dated March 13. 1987 and codicil(s) dated N/A
staterelev!llltcircumstanc:es,e.g., renunciatian,dealhofexec:uIor, etc.
Except as follows, Decedent did not marry. was not divorced. and did not have a child born or adopted after execution of the documents offered for
probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjUdicated incompetent:
l;i B. Grant of Letters of Administration
(c.t.a.,d.b.n.c.l.a.:penlIentfIlIe;duranteabsentia;duranktminoritata)
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:
I Name Relationship Residence I
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(COMPLETE IN ALL CASES:) Attach additional sheets If necessary.
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with his last family or principal
residence at Messiah Villaae. P.O. Box 2015. Mechanicsbura. Cumberland Countv. Pennsvlvania 17055
(liststreet,l'ltlmbllral'ldmunicipally)
Decedent, thenJ&... years of age, died October 3.2002, at Messiah Villaae. UDDer Allen TownshiD. Cumberland Countv. PA 17055
(Location)
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows: ~S tCJ 00 0
(If domiciled in PAl All personal property ............................................... $ , ~
(If not domiciled in PA) Personal property in Pennsylvania............................. $ ,
(If not domiciled in PAl Personal property in County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . $
Total........................................................................... $ ~~t? "c;(},t7C7
Real Estate situated as follows:
Wherefore, Petitioner(s) respectfUlly request(s) the probate of the last Will and Codicil(s) presented with this Petition and the grant of letters in the
appropriate form to the undersi ned:
Typed or printed name and residence
Robert J. Musser
23 Creekview Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
FOfTl'IRW-1Page1of2 (DauptWJCounty-Rev.9I'a2)
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Oath of Personal Representative
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
e foregoing Petition are true and
resentative( s) of the Decedent,
Sworn to and affirmed and subscribed
before me this 7 th day of
October ,2l!P?'AU-/U
P~mtNh-'.4t~.~
Donna ~tv ~~
-DECR~ OF REGISTER
Estate of Clarence Z. Musser
Deceased No.21-2002-905
also known as
Social Security No: 162-22-4344
Date of Death: October 3, 2002
AND NOW, October 8th , 2002, in consideration of the Petition on the reverse side
hereon, satisfactory proof having been presented before me,
IT IS DECREED that Letters. Testamentary D of Administration
(c_l.a.: d.b.n.c.l; pendent.I~.:duranl.3bs"ntia; durante minortate)
are hereby granted to Robert J. Musser
in the above estate and thatthe instrument(s), if any, dated March 13. 1987
described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record as the last Will of Decedent.
FEES
Letters.......................... .
Short Certificate(s).)q....
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enuncla Ion..................
Affidavit ( ).................
Extra Pages (3 )............
Codicil..........................
JCP Fee........................
Inventory & Tax Forms...
Other............................
TOTAL................
Form RW-, Page2of2{Daupllin CoLriy-Reo\r. 9192)
$ 305.00
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$ 30.00
$ 5.00
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Attorney:
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Jeffrev A. Ernico. Esauire
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Address: 3401 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5950
Harrisbura. PA 17110-0950
Telephone: 717-232-5000
DATE FILED: October 7th,2002
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$ 354.00
CALL ATI'ORNEY ON
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This is to certify that the information here given is correctly copied from an original certificate of death duly filed with me as
Local Registrar. The original certificate will be forwarded to the State Vital Records Office for permanent filing.
WARNING: It is illegal to duplicate this copy by photostat or photograph.
No.
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLARENCE Z. MUSSER
~1.-2002-905
I, CLARENCE Z. MUSSER, of the Township of Upper
Allen, County of Cumberland and State of Pennsylvania, being
of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do
make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void any and all prior 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 convenient-
ly done.
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, HELEN A.
MUSSER, also known as HELEN B. MUSSER, absolutely and uncondi-
tionally.
3.
In the event that my wife, HELEN A. MUSSER, should
predecease me, or should she die at about the same time as I do,
such as in an accident common to both of us, or should she fail
to survive me for a period of thirty (30) days, then in any of
such events, I direct the settlement and distribution of my
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estate to be made in the following manner, to wit:
a.) Recognizing God's blessings to us during our
lifetime, I hereby give and bequeath ten (10%) per cent.
of my estate as a tithe in appreciation of said blessings,
to charitable organizations, subject to the provision how-
ever, that in making payment and distribution of this be-
quest, the same shall be paid over and distributed to
those charities chosen as beneficiaries and recipients
thereof by my three (3) children, hereinafter named, each
of whom shall have an equal voice in making such selec-
tions, that is to say, that one-third of this bequest
shall be paid over and distributed to those charities
selected by each of my children in their individual capa-
city, and should any of my children predecease me, then
his or her right to so select or designate a charity or
charities who shall receive one-third share of this be-
quest shall be made by the survivor or survivors of said
three (3), in equal proportions, where applicable.
b.) I give and bequeath all the rest, residue and
remainder of my estate, of whatsoever nature and whereso-
ever the same may be situate, to my three (3) children,
to wit, my daughter, ANNE MUSSER HONEYWELL, my son, ROBERT
J. MUSSER, and my son, DAVID L. MUSSER, share and share
alike, per stirpes.
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LASTLY, I nominate, constitute and appoint my wife,
HELEN A. }IDSSER, Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament,
and should my said wife 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 three (3)
children, the aforesaid ANNE }roSSER HONEYWELL, ROBERT J. }roSSER,
and DAVID L. MUSSER, Co-Executors of this, my Last Will and
Testament, in her place and stead, and I direct that they be
permitted to serve in such capacity without being required to
post bond or other security for the purpose of administering
my estate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this /...J Ih
day of March, A. D. 1987.
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(SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above-
named CLARENCE Z. }roSSER, as and for his Last Will and Testa-
ment, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses.
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mM:lNWEAI.:rn OF PENNSYLVANIA)
)SS:
OJUNI'Y OF CUMBERLAND )
I, CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , the testat or , 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 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.
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Swom and affirmed to and acknowledged before me, the 13thday of
M"rf'n , A. D., 19..8.2-'
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My Ccmnissfon Expires: September 21, 1987
mM:lNWFAI.:rn OF PENNSYLVANIA)
)SS:
OOUNI'Y OF CID1BERLAND )
We, the undersigned,
J. ROBERT STAUFFER
and
MARILYN KAY EAKIN , the witnesses whose names are signed to the attached or
foregoing instrument, being duly qualified according to law, do depose and say that
we were present and SC%! the testa1Dr CLARENCE Z. MUSSER
sign and execute the instrument as his,Mlec Last Will and Testament; that the said
testat or CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , signed the same willingly and
that the said CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , . executed it as hishber free and
voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed; that each of us, in the hearing and
sight of the testat or , signed the Will as witnesses; and that to the best of our
knowledge the testa1Dr , was, at the time, 18 or more years of age; of sound mind;
and under no constraint, duress or
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Swom and subscribed to before me this ~
13th day of March , 1987.
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My Ccmnission Expires: September 21, 1987
Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
RENUNCIATION
Estate of
Clarence Z. Musser
No.
21-2002-905
also known as
late of Upper Allen Township. Cumberland County. PennsYlyania. Deceased
The undersigned, Dayid L. Musser and Anne Musser Honeywell. named as Co-Executors
under the Last Will and Testament
ofthe above Decedent, hereby renounce(s) the right to administer the estate and respectfully request(s) that
Letters Testamentary be issued to
Robert J. Musser
Witness 0 t( r
ei)~rer
hand this
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7 day of areiit!"t, 2002.
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Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed
before me this day of
,2002.
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
(Signature and seal of Notary or other of notary's commission.
official qualified to administer oaths. Show date of expiration
of notary's commission)
NOTE: Renunciations executed outside
the Office of Register of Wills
are required in some counties to be notarized.
Form RW-4 (Dauphin County) - Rev. 9192
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CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5.6(a)
Name of Decedent: Clarence Z. Musser
Date of Death: October 3.2002
Will No. Admin. No. 21-02-0905
To the Register:
I certify that notice of estate administration required by Rule 5.6(a) ofthe Orphans'
Court Rules was served on or mailed to the following beneficiaries of the above-captioned
estate on October ~ . 2002 :
Name:
Address:
Robert J. Musser
23 Creekview Drive. Carlisle. PA 17013
Anne Musser Honevwell
12 Brewster Lane. Rochester. NY 14624-4002
David L. Musser
7974 Graham Avenue. Burnabv. B.C.. Canada V3N1V9
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under Rule 5.6(a) except:
None
Date: October l3. 2002
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Jeffrev A. Ernico. Esouire
Name
3401 North Front St.. P.O. Box 5950
Harrisburl!. PA 17110-0950
Address
(717) 232-5000
Telephone
Capacity: _ Personal Representative
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Representative
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METTE. EVANS & WOODSIDE
A PROFlllSSIONAL OOBPORATION
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
HOWELL C. METrE
ROBERT MOORE
CHARLES B. ZWALLY
PETERJ. RESSLER
LLOYD R. PERSUN
CRAIG A. STONE
JAMES A. ULSH
DANIEL L. SULLIVAN
STEVEN D. SNYDER
JEFFREY A. ERNlCO
KATHRYN L. SIMPSON
P.DANIELALTLAND
ANDIU:W H. DOWLING
MICHAEL D. REED
PAULA J. LEICHT
GARY J. HElM
DAVID A. FITZSIMONS
GUY P. BENEVENT ANO
THOMAS F. SMIDA
JOHN F. Y ANINEK*
3401 NORTH FRONT STREET
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V1CKY ANN TRIMMER
TIMOTHY A. HOY
KATHLEEN DonE Y ANINEK
JAMES M. STRONG
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December 26, 2002
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Mary C. Lewis
Register of Wills Office
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Estate of Clarence Z. Musser
S.S.N. of Decedent: 162-22-4344
File No. 21-02-0905
11618.1
Dear Ms. Lewis:
Enclosed is a check payable to "Register of Wills, Agent" in the amount of
$12,000.00, representing a prepayment of inheritance tax in the above-referenced
estate.
Please send a receipt for the inheritance tax payment to my attention in the
enclosed envelope. Thank you for your assistance. .
Very truly yours,
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Paralegal to Jeffrey A. Ernico
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Enclosures
cc: Robert J. Musser, Executor
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OF COUNSEL
JAMES W. EVANS
"MARYLAND BAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
, BUREAU Of INDIVIDUAl... TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
REV-1 162 EX{1 1-96)
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
METTE EVANS & WOODSIDE
ATTN: LISA J KNODE
POBOX 5950
HARRISBURG, PA 17110-0950
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ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 162-22-4344
FilE NUMBER: 2102-0905
DECEDENT NAME: MUSSER CLARENCE Z
DATE OF PAYMENT: 12/27/2002
POSTMARK DATE: 00/00/0000
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 10/03/2002
NO. CD 001998
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ASSESSMENT
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REMARKS: METTE EVANS & WOODSIDE
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CHECK#106
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RECEIVED BY:
REGISTER OF WILLS
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WillS
METTE, EVANS & WOODSIDE
.It. PROFlllSSZONAL OORPORATION
ATTORNlIIYS AT LAW
HOWELL C. METrE
ROBERT MOORE
CHARLES B. ZWALLY
PETER J. RESSLER
LLOYD R. PERSUN
CRAIG A. STONE
JAMES A. OLSR
DANIEL L SULLIVAN
STEVEN D. SNYDER
JEFFREY A. ERNICO
KA'l'HltYN L. SIMPSON
P. DANIEL ALTLAND
ANDRJW H. DOWLING
MICHAEL D. REED
PAULAJ. LEICHT
GARY J. HElM
DAVIDA. FITZSIMONS
GUY P. BENEVENTANO
THOMAS F. SMlOA
JOHN F. Y ANlNEK*
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JAMES M. STRONG
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'RtNnALL G. HURST*
MARKO. HIpP
RONALD L. FINCK
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*MARYLANDBAR
May 22, 2003
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mary C. Lewis
Register of Wills
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, P A 17013
RE: Estate of Clarence Z. Musser
File No. 21-02-0905
Dear Ms. Lewis:
Enclosed for filing are the following:
1. The original and one (1) copy of an Inventory;
2. The original and one (1) copy of an Inheritance Tax Return, along with
a cover page of the return;
3 A check payable to "Register of Wills, Agent" in the amount of $487.06
in payment of the inheritance tax owed;
4. A check payable to your office in the amount of $28.00 in payment of
your filing fees; and
5. A self-addressed, postage envelope for return mail.
Please fIle the Inventory and Inheritance Tax Return. Please return a date-
stamped copy of the Inventory and cover page of the tax return, along with a receipt
for the inheritance tax payment, to my attention in the enclosed envelope.
May 22, 2003
Page 2
Thank you for your assistance. Please do not hesitate to call with any
questions or concerns.
Very truly yours,
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Paralegal to Jeffrey A. Ernico
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SOCiAl SECURITY NUMBER
162-22-4344
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DATE OF BIRTH (MM-DD-YEAR)
05/31/1907
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THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED. ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND CONFIDENTIIU. TAX INFORMATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
NAME COMPlElE MAILING ADDRESS
Jeffrey A. Ernico
FIRM NAME (If Applicable)
Mette, Evans & Woodside
lELEPHONE NUMBER
717-232-5000
3401 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
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1. Real Estate (Schedule A) (1)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B) (2)
3. Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship (3)
4. Mortgages & Notes Receivable (Schedule D) (4)
5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscellaneous Personal Property
(Schedule E) (5)
Z 6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F) (6)
0 D Separate Billing Requested
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:3 7. Inter-Vivos Transfers & Miscellaneous Non-Probate Property (7)
::l (Schedule G or l)
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ii: 6. Total Gross Assets (total lines 1-7)
5
W 9. Funeral Expenses & Administrative Costs (Schedule H) (9)
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10. Debts of Decedent, Mortgage liabilities, & Liens (Sdladule I) (10)
11. Total Deductions (total lines g & 10)
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350,875.53
(8)
21,752.70
3,600.31
(13)
25,353.01
325,522.52
33,997.28
(11)
12. Net Value of Estate (line 8 minus Line 11)
13. Charitable and Governmental Bequests/Sec g113 Trusts for which an election to tax has not been
made (Schedule J)
(12)
14. Net Value Subject to Tax (line 12 minus Line 13)
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABlE RATES
15. Amount of line 14 taxable at the spousal lax 0.00
Z rate, or transfers under Sec. 9116 (aX1.2)
0 291,525.24
;:: 16. Amount of line 14 taxable allineal rate
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::> 0.00
.. 17. Amount of Line 14 taxable at sibling rate
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0 0.00
U 18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate
S 19. Tax Due
(14)
291,525.24
(19)
0.00
13,118.64
0.00
0.00
13,118.64
x.OO_(15)
x .04L- (16)
x .12
(17)
x .15
(18)
20.0
CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A REFUND OF AN OVERPAYMENT
>> BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE AND RECHECK MATH < <
2W46451.000
Decedent's Complete Address:
SlREET ADDRESS
Messiah Village
P.O. Box 2015
CITY I STAlE ! ZIP
Mechanicsburg . PA 17055
Tax Payments and Credits:
1. Tax Due (Page 1 Line 19)
2. Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
B. Prior Payments
C. Discount
(1)
13,118.64
0.00
12,000.00
631.58
3. Interest/Penalty if applicable
D. Interest
E. Penalty
Total Credits (A + B + C) (2)
12,631.58
0.00
0.00
Total Interest/Penalty (0 + E) (3)
0.00
4. If Line 2 is greater than Line 1 + Line 3. enter the difference. This is the OVERPAYMENT.
Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a r:efund
(4)
5. If Line 1 + Une 3 is greater than Line 2, enter the difference. This is the TAX DUE.
(5)
487.06
A. Enter the interest on the tax due.
(SA)
0.00
B. Enter the total of Line 5 + SA.
(5B)
487.06
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
1. Did decedent make a transfer and: Yes
a. retain the use or income of the property transferred;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D
b. retain the right to designate who shall use the property transferred or its income; . D
C. retain a reversionary interest; or ........................ D
d. receive the promise for life of either payments, benefits or care? . . . . . . . . . D
2. If death occurred after December 12, 1982, did decedent transfer property within one year of death
without receiving adequate consideration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D
3. Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death? D
4. Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuity, or other non-probate property which
contains a beneficiary designation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. D' [Z]
IF THE ANSWER TO OFTHE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS YES, YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
Under penalties of perjur declare that have examined this ralum, including accompanying sChedules and statements, and 10 the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and
complete.
Oeclaration of preparer ot r than the sonal representative is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
SIGNA nJ R N ROBLE FOR FlUNG REnJRN
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ADDRESS
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
SIGNATU~:":$ENTATIVE
ADD~ LccL p.a.
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
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DATE
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For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before January 1, 1995, the tax rate imposed on the net value oftransfars to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 3%
[72 P.$.!i 9916 (a) (1.1) (i)(.
For dates of death on or after January 1, 1995, the tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 0% [72 P.S. 9 9116 (a) (1.1) (ii))
The statute does not exempt a transfer to a surviving spouse from tax, and the statutory requirements for disclosure of assets and filin9 a tax retum are stili applicable even if
the surviving spouse is the only beneficiary.
For dates of death on or after July 1, 2000:
The tax rale imposed on the net value of transfers from a deceased child twenty-one years of age or younger at death to or for the use of a natural parent, an adoptive parent,
or a stepparent of the child is 0% (72 P.S. ~ 9116(a)(1.2)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's tineal beneficiaries is 4.5%. except as noted in 72 P.S. 8 9116(1.2) [72 P,S. 99116(a)(1)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's siblings is 12% (72 P.S. 9 9116(a)(1 ,3)1. A sibling is defined, under Section 9102, as an
individual who has at least one parent in common with the decedent, whether by blood or adoption.
W46461,OOO
REV-1503 EX.. (1-97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEOENT
ESTATE OF
SCHEDULE B
STOCKS & BONDS
Musser, Clarence Z.
FILE NUMBER
21-2002-0905
All property jointly-owned with right of survivorship must be disclosed on Schedule F.
ITEM
NUMBER
1.
DESCRIPTION
s areS 0 common stoc 1n Be
VAlUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
per
share
2 Fidelity Short Term Bond Fund; 5,165.375 shares at $8.91 per
share
46,039.29
3400 shares of common stock in Ford Motor Co. at $9.175 per
share
3,670.00
4 Franklin Templeton Investments Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z,
Account #074-92179; 3,437.205 shares at $16.54 per share
56,851. 37
5 Invesco Core Equity Fund, Investor Class, Account #4928240-15;
9,239.403 shares at $8.99 per share
83,062.23
6 937 shares of common stock in ServiceMaster Co. at $10.41 per
share
9,754.17
7 T. Rowe Price Short Term Bond Fund, Account #670611256-8;
12,155.103 shares at $4.78 per share
58,121. 02
8 752 shares of common stock in Verizon Communications at
$31.885 per share
23,977.52
TOTAL (Also enter on line 2, Recapitulation) $
302,501. 99
2W46963_000
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size)
REV.1506 EX.. (1-97)
C<Jf.AVON\NEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERlT.ANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE E
CASH, BANK DEPOSITS, & MISC.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
ESTATE OF
Musser, Clarence Z.
FILE NUMBER
21-2002-0905
Include the proceeds of litigation and the date the proceeds v.ere received by the estale. All property jointly-owned with the right of survivorship must be disclosed on Schedule F.
ITEM
NUMBER
1. Cash on hand
OESCRIPllON
VALUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
27.51
2 Fidelity Investments Cash Reserves Account #2AQ-853534
30,100.31
3 T. Rowe Price Prime Reserve Fund, Account #5001127847-3
12,303.40
4 Ford Motor Co. dividend check uncashed at death
40.00
5 Internal Revenue Service - refund of 2002 personal income tax
4,794.00
6 PA Department of Revenue - refund of 2002 personal income tax
582.00
2W46AD2,OOO
TOTAL (Also enter on line 5, Recapitulation) i$
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size)
47.847.22
REV-15Q9 EX + (1.97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETIJRN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Musser, Clarence Z.
SCHEDULE F
JOINTLY-OWNED PROPERTY
FILE NUMBER
21-2002-0905
If an asset was made joint within one year of the decedent's date of death, it must be reported on Schedule G.
SURVIVING JOINTTENANT{S) NAME
A.Musser, Robert J.
AOORESS
23 Creekview Dr1ve
Carlisle, PA 17013
RELAllONSHIP TO DECEDENT
Son
B. Honeywell, Anne M.
12 Brewster Lane
Rochester, NY 14624-4002
Daughter
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JOlNTL Y-OWNEO PROPERTY:
"'"'" DATE a;5CRlPllON OF PROPERTY %OF DATE OF DEATH
ITEM FORJOINT MADE Include nameoffinancialins~tutionandbankaccountnumberor DATE OF DEATH DECO'S VALUE OF
-NUMBER '''''''' JOINT similar identifying number. Attach deed for joinlt~eld real estate. VALUE OF ASSET INTEREST DECEDENT'S INTEREST
,. AB PNC Bank Checking Account 1,578.96 33.33 526.32
#5080029366 in the total
amount of $1,578.96; owned
jointly with Anne M.
Honeywell and Robert Musser
-
TOTAL {Also enter on line 6. RecanituJation\ $ 526.32
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of same size)
2W46AE2,OOO
REV-1511 EX+ (1-97)
COMMQNlJllEAL TIi OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Musser, Clarence Z.
SCHEDULE H
FUNERAL EXPENSES &
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
j
FILE NUMBER
21-2002-0905
Debts of decedent must be reDorted on Schedule I.
ITEM
NUMBER DESCRIPllON AMOUNT
A. ~N~ EXPpliNSES:
oc 1n uneral Home, Inc. 6.132.48
1.
2 Funeral luncheon 568.61
3 Ministerial gratuity to Rev. Burgard for funeral 75.00
service
B. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: 0.00
1. Personal Representative's Commissions
Name of Personal Representative(s)
Social Security Number(s) f EIN Number at Personal Representative(s)
Street Address
City State Zip
Year(s) Commission Paid:
2. Attorney Fees Name: Mette, Evans & Woodside 14,000.00
3. Family Exemption: (If decedent's address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation) 0.00
Claimant
Street Address
City State Zip
Relationship of Claimant to Decedent
4. Probate Fees 0.00
-
5. Accountanrs Fees 0.00
6. Tax Return Preparer's Fees 0.00
7. Cumberland County Register of Wills Office - probate 384.00
fees
8 Cumberland Law Journal - estate notice 75.00
9 Carlisle Sentinel - estate notice 100.31
10 Robert J. Musser - reimbursement for drycleaning of 2 3B.50
of decedent's suits ($18.50) and for use of truck to
remove decedent's personal belongings from Messiah
($20)
rrom ."~V~ .... -5TO.OU
TOTAL (Also enter on Jine9, Recapitulation) $ 21,752.70
2W46AG2,OOO
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of same size)
Estate of: Musser, Clarence Z.
Schedule H, Part B -- Administrative Costs
Item
No.
Description
11
Robert J. Musser - reimbursement for appreciation
gift of candy and nuts to Messiah Village staff
12
PNC Bank - service charge for return of deposited
item (Ford dividend check)
13
Hamilton & Musser - accountant's fees for preparation
of 2002 personal income tax returns
14 PNC Bank - wire transfer fee
15 EstateVal - fees to evaluate stock portfolio
16 Certified mail
TOTAL. (Carry forward to main schedule)
Page 2
21-2002-0905
Amount
59.25
10.00
280.00
12.50
7.75
9.30
378.80
REV-1512 EX + (1-97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Musser, Clarence Z.
SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT,
MORTGAGE LIABILITIES, & LIENS
FILE NUMBER
21-2002-0905
Include unreimbursed medical eXl'lenses.
ITEM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1. Alert Pharmacy - medical bill
AMOUNT
28.53
2 Messiah Village - nursing home bill
3,571.78
2W46AH2.000
TOTAL (Also enter on line 10, Recapitulation) $
(If more space is needed, insert additional sheets of the same size)
3,600.31
REV-1513 EX'" (9-00)
COMMONVv'EAl TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Musser, Clarence Z.
SCHEDULE J
BENEFICIARIES
NUMBER
I.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON(S) RECEIVING PROPERTY
TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS [indude outright spousal distributions, and transfers
under Sec. 9116 (aJ (1.2)]
Musser, Robert J.
23 Creekview Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
1.
2
Honeywell, Anne M.
12 Brewster Lane
Rochester, NY 14624-4002
3
Musser, David L.
7974 Graham Avenue
Burnaby, B.C.
Canada V3N1V9
FILE NUMBER
2~-2002-0905
RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT
Do Not List Trustee(s)
Son
Daughter
Son
AMOUNT OR SHARE
OF ESTATE
97, ~75. 08
97, ~75. 08
97,~75.08
ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNTS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS SHOWN ABOVE ON LINES 15 THROUGH lB, AS APPROPRIATE, ON REV-1500 COVER SHEET
II. NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS:
A SPOUSAL DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER SECTION 9113 FOR WHICH AN ELECTION TO TAX IS NOT BEING MADE
1.
B. CHARITABLE AND GOVERNMENTAL DISTRIBUTIONS
1. New Life Community Church
247 S. Spring Garden Street
PMB 210
Carlisle, PA ~7013
2 Teen Challenge International
P.O. Box 98
Rehrersburg, PA ~9550-0098
Total from cont1nuation pages. ...
TOTAL OF PART II - ENTER TOTAL NON-TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS ON LINE 13 OF REV-1500 COVER SHEET
(If more space IS needed, Insert additional sheets of the same size)
2W46All000
3,332.43
800.00
$
29.864.85
33.997.28
Estate of: Musser, Clarence Z.
Schedule J Part 2 -- Charitable and Governmental Distributions
Page 2
21-2002-0905
Item
No.
Description
Amount or
Share of Estate
3
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
2230 E. Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228-2226
832.43
4
Theanon Charitable Foundation
c/o QDDQ Services, Inc.
1500 West Georgia St., Ste. 790
Vancoqver BC V6G2Z6
Canada
11,332.42
5
New Hope Ministries
211 S. Baltimore Street
Di11sburg, PA 17019
5,000.00
6
Messiah Village
P.O. Box 2015
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
4,000.00
7
Christian Retreat Center
R.R. #1, Box 13A
East Waterford, PA 17021-9701
3,000.00
8
Agape Residential Ministries & Services
1073 York Road
Di11sburg, PA 17019
2,000.00
9
International Institute for Christian Studies
Box 12147
Overland Park, KS 66282-2147
1,000.00
10
Bethany Fellowship International
6820 Auto Club Road, Suite M
Minneapolis, MN 55438-9967
900.00
11
Salvation Army
70 Liberty Pole Way
P.O. Box 41210
Rochester, NY 14604-4310
800.00
12
Care Net
500.00
TOTAL. (Carry forward to main schedule)
29,364.85
Estate of: Musser, Clarence Z.
Schedule J Part 2 -- Charitable and Governmental Distributions
Page 3
21-2002-0905
Item
No.
Description
Amount or
Share of Estate
12
P.O. Box 1644
Merrifield. VA 22116-1644
13
LIAbri Fellowship Foundation
1465 12th Avenue. NE
Rochester. MN 55906-4383
500.00
NOTE:
The total amount of the charitable bequest directed in
Paragraph 3(a) of decedent's Last Will and Testament
was calculated as follows:
Gross Estate:
$350,875.53
Less non-probate Schedule F
property:
(
526.32)
Less payment of just debts
(Schedule I) and funeral expenses
(Schedule H) as directed in
Paragraph 1 of Will:
(10,376.40)
Net estate subject to
charitable bequest:
$339,972.81
Charitable Bequest of 10%
$ 33,997.28
TOTAL. (Carry forward to main schedule) . . . . . .
500.00
LAST WILL AND TESTN1ENT OF CLARENCE Z. MUSSER
I, CLARENCE Z. MUSSER, of the Township of Upper
Allen, County of Cumberland and State of Pennsylvania, being
of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do
make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void any and all prior 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 convenient-
ly done.
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, HELEN A.
MUSSER, also known as HELEN B. MUSSER, absolutely and uncondi-
tionally.
3.
In the event that my wife, HELEN A. MUSSER, should
predecease me, or should she die at about the same time as I do,
such as in an accident common to both of us, or should she fail
to survive me for a period of thirty (30) days, then in any of
such events, I direct the settlement and distribution of my
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estate to be made in the following manner, to wit:
a.) Recognizing God's blessings to us during our
lifetime, I hereby give and bequeath ten (10%) per cent.
of my estate as a tithe in appreciation of said blessings,
to charitable organizations, subject to the provision how-
ever, that in making payment and distribution of this be-
quest, the same shall be paid over and distributed to
those charities chosen as beneficiaries and recipients
thereof by my three (3) children, hereinafter named, each
of whom shall have an equal voice in making such selec-
tions, that is to say, that one-third of this bequest
shall be paid over and distributed to those charities
selected by each of my children in their individual capa-
city, and should any of my children predecease me, then
his or her right to so select or designate a charity or
charities who shall receive one-third share of this be-
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quest shall be made by the survivor or survivors of said
three (3), in equal proportions, where applicable.
b.) I give and bequeath all the rest, residue and
remainder of my estate, of whatsoever nature and whereso-
ever the same may be situate, to my three (3) children,
to wit, my daughter, ANNE MUSSER HONEYWELL, my son, ROBERT
J. MUSSER, and my son, DAVID L. MUSSER, share and share
alike, per stirpes.
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LASTLY, I nominate, constitute and appoint my wife,
HELEN A. MUSSER, Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament,
and should my said wife 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 three (3)
children, the aforesaid ANNE MUSSER HONEYWELL, ROBERT J. MUSSER,
and DAVID L. MUSSER, Co-Executors of this, my Last Will and
Testament, in her place and stead, and I direct that they be
permitted to serve in such capacity without being required to
post bond or other security for the purpose of administering
my estate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this II.} fh
day of March, A. D. 1987.
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.~:::encff Musser
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above-
named CLARENCE Z. MUSSER, as and for his Last Will and Testa-
ment, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses.
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)SS:
CXlUNIY OF CUMBERLAND )
I, CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , the testat or ,whose name is signed
to the attached or foregoing instrunent, having been duly qualified according to law,
do hereby acknowledge that I signed and executed the instrunent 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.
,
Sworn and affirmed to and acknowledged before me, the
M"rC'h , A. D., 19J3L.
13thday of
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(SFAL)
21, 1987
CCM1JNWFALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
)SS:
aJUNIY OF CilllliERLAND )
We, the undersigned, J. ROBERT STAUFFER and
MARILYN KAY EAKIN , the witnesses whose names are signed to the attached or
foregoing instrUment, being duly qualified according to law, do depose and say that
we were present and saw the testator CLARENCE Z. MUSSER
sign and execute the instrunent as his~ Last Will and Testament; that the said
testat or CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , signed the same willingly and
that the said CLARENCE Z. MUSSER , executed it as his/Jbex free and
voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed; that each of us, in the hearing and
sight of the testat or ,signed the Will as witnesses; and that to the best of our
knowledge the testator , was, at the time, 18 or llDre years of age; of sound mind;
and under no constraint, duress or un
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&lorn and subscribed to before me
13th day of
March
, 1987.
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OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL
DEPT. 281061
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1061
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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February 12, 2003
PHONE. 717787.1382
FAX. 717772-1459
A. JAMES MILLAR
DIRECT DIAL. (717) 346-4649
jmillar@state.pa.us
Jeffrey A. Ernico, Esq.
Mette, Evans & Woodside
3401 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
Re: Estate of Clarence Z. Musser, Deceased
File No. 2102-0905
Private Letter Ruling No. INH-03-002
A Bequest to a Canadian Charity qualifies
for the Charitable Deduction for Pennsylvania
Inheritance Tax
Dear Mr. Ernico:
The Department of Revenue, Office of Chief Counsel is
issuing this private letter ruling pursuant to Section 3.3 of
Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code.
Please be advised that this letter ruling is limited to the
specific factual information contained herein and applies to the
Estate of Clarence Z. Musser, Deceased (Taxpayer) exclusively.
Absent a statutory or regulatory change or rescission of this
letter ruling by the Department, Taxpayer may rely on this
letter ruling for five (5) years from the date of issuance. At
the time this letter ruling expires, whether by statutory or
regulatory change or rescission by the Department, you may
resubmit your letter ruling request to the Office of Chief
Counsel for review.
ISSUE
Does a bequest to a Canadian Charity qualify for the
charitable deduction for pennsylvania Inheritance Tax?
CONCLUSION
Yes, a bequest to a Canadian Charity qualifies for the
charitable deduction for Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax purposes
so long as the charity is registered with the Canadian
Jeffrey A. Ernico, Esq.
February 12, 2003
Page Two
Government as a charitable organization and conforms to the
requirements of 72 P.S. ~ 9111(c).
FACTS
Taxpayer died on October 3, 2002. In his will he made
provisions for his executor to make a charitable bequest on his
behalf to a charity of the executor's choosing. The executor is
a Canadian citizen and has picked Theanon Charitable Foundation
(Theanon) as the charity.
DISCUSSION
Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax is imposed on "all transfers
of property by will, by the intestate laws of this Commonwealth
or, in the case of a transfer from a non-resident, by the laws
of succession of another jurisdiction..." unless otherwise
exempted. 72 P.S. ~ 9107(b)
Transfers to charitable organizations are exempted by 72
P.S. ~ 911l(c) (1), which states:
"(c) Transfers of property to or for the use of any of
the following are exempt from inheritance tax:
(1) Any corporation, unincorporated association or
society organized and operated exclusively for
religious, charitable, scientific, literary or
educational purposes, including the encouragement of
art and the prevention of cruelty to children or
animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures
to the benefit of any private stockholder or
individual and no substantial part of the activities
of which is carrying on propaganda or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation."
Theanon is registered with the Canadian Government as a
charitable organization. The sole stated purpose of Theanon is
to provide support for educational, religious, and charitable
purposes. Theanon does not engage in any lobbying, or any other
Jeffrey A. Ernico, Esq.
February 12, 2003
Page Three
political activities, and does not participate in any activity
that promotes propaganda. Theanon, therefore, complies with the
requirements of 72 P.S. S 9111(c), and the bequest by the Estate
to Theanon does qualify for the charitable deduction for
inheritance tax purposes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I trust that this has been helpful. Should you have any
further questions, please feel free to contact me.
~~
/~~es Millar
/ .
ASSlstant Counsel
AJM:cel
Date of Death:
Valuation Date:
Processing Date:
10/03/2002
10/03/2002
10/29/2002
Shares
or Par
Security
Description
11
400 FORO MTR CO DEL (3453708601
COM PAR $0.01
NYSE
10/03/2002
21
752 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS (92343VI04)
NYSE
10/03/2002
31
937 SERVICEMASTER CO (81760NI091
NYSE
10/03/2002
41
1034 BELLSOUTH CORP (0798601021
NYSE
10/03/2002
Total Value:
Total Accrual:
Total: $58,428.08
Estate Valuation
High/ASk
9.33000
32.92000
10.67000
21. 25000
Page 1
Low/Bid
9.02000 H/L
30.85000 H/L
10.15000 H/L
19.42000 H/L
Estate of: Estate of Clarence Z. Musser
Account: File #11618-0001
Report Type: Date of Death
Number of Securities: 4
File 1D: Musser.Clarence
Mean and/or Div and 1nt Security
Adjustments Accruals Value
9.175000
3,670.00
31.885000
23,977 .52
10.410000
9,754.17
20.335000
21,026.39
$58,428.08
$0.00
This repo:::': .,vas produced with SstateVal, a product of Estate Valuations & Pricing Syste:ns, Ir.c. If yeu hS'le que.~Lonsr
please contact EVEi Sys~ems at (818) 313-6200. (~e'J.:sio:j 6.4.0)
Fidelity ~ Inuestments.
October 22, 2002
METIE, EVANS & WOODSIDE
ATTN: LISA J KNODE
PO BOX 5950
HARRISBURG PA 17110-0950
Dear Ms. Knode:
Thank you for your letter requesting information about Clarence Musser's account with Fidelity.
The table below lists the account value as of October 3, 2002.
Mutual Fund account-2AQ-853534: CLARENCE Z MUSSER - INDIVIDUAL
Security description Quantitv Unit value Market Value
FIDELITY CASH RESERVES 0 30,096.550 $1.00 $30,096.55
FIDELITY SHORT TERM BOND 8 5,165.375 $8.91 $46,023.49
Total Value $76,120.04
1. Accrued but unpaid interest from 10/01/2002 to 10/03/2002: $3.76
2. Accrued but unpaid interest from 10/01/2002 to 10/03/2002: $15.80
1 hope this information is helpful. For questions concerning account holdings or instructions on
how to transfer the ownership of the accounts, please call our Inheritor Services Group at 800-
544-0003 between 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Eastern time Monday through Friday or visit our
website at www.fidelitv.com.
Sincerely,
<:( (L.~
Jennifer Ruddock
Account Re-Registration Services
Our file: W006567-220CT02
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o INVESCO
INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.~
4350 South Monaco Street
Denver, Colorado 80237
INVESCO Distributors, Inc., Distributor
October 28, 2002
Lisa Knode
Mette, Evans & Woodside
3401 N. Front St.
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
Account(s):
Reference #:
4928240-15,44
CLARENCE Z MUSSER (DEC'D)
00316803
Dear Ms. Knode,
Thank you for your recent request for information about the above noted INVESCO
account. We appreciate your patience while we researched our records.
According to our records, the above noted account is the only account listed for
Clarence Z. Musser. This account has always been registered as a Single Name
account and no beneficiaries were named. No loans have been taken out against
this account.
As of October 3, 2002, the above account contains the following:
Account Number
4928240-15
4928240-44
Number of Shares
9,239.403
0.000
Price Per Share
$8.99
$1.00
Dollar Balance
$83,062.23
$0.00
There were no accrued dividends. Since the Net Asset Value (NAV) is subject to
change daily according to the value of the securities held in the portfolio of the
Fund, the future value of the shares may be more or less than this amount. We
have ordered the January 1, 2002, through October 25, 2002, statement for this
account and it will be sent to you separately.
T. Rowe Price Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 89000
Baltimore. Maryland 21289-0250
October 22, 2002
10090 Red Run Boulevard
Owings Mills. Maryland 21117
www.troweprice.com
Lisa J Knode
Mette Evans & Woodside Pc
3401 North Front St
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg P A 17110-0950
SubjeCl: BalalK; lilfonnation and Transfer Instructiuns
Investor 4230
Dear Ms. Knode:
Thank you for contacting T. Rowe Price about the fund accounts under the investor number
shown above registered to the late Clarence Z. Musser.
Our records show the following balance information for the accounts held by Mr. Musser on
October 3,2002:
Fund Name/Account # Share # of Shares Total Share Additional
Price Value Accrued
Dividends
Prime Reserve Fund $1.00 12,302.170 $12,302.17 $1.23
Account 5001127847-3
Short-Term Bond Fund $4.78 12,155.103 $58,101.39 $19.63
Account 670611256-8
On the date indicated, all dividends and capital gains were set to be reinvested back into the
originating account at the end of the month.
Each of the accounts are taxable accounts registered individually to Clarence Z. Musser with
Robert J. Musser named as agent under a power of attorney (POA) agreement. No shares were
pledged as collateral at the time of Mr. Musser's death. Further, T. Rowe Price does not
provide loans.
Mr. Musser did hold a Blue Chip Growth Fund account registered identically to the accounts
shown above (account 5001127855-4). However, this account was closed upon an exchange of
all shares to the Short-Term Bond Fund account on March 13, 2002. To provide you with
additional information, we have sent year-to-date account statements to you separately that
cover all transactions in the accounts.
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FRANKLIN. TEMPLETON.
INVESTMENTS
January 1, 2002. September 30, 2002
AC 02 002226 6061 OB 40 I" R007
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CLARENCE Z MUSSER
C/O ROBERT J MUSSER
23 CREEKVIEW DR
CARLISLE PA 17013-9106
Asset Summary Number: 02428073
Mutual Shares Fund - Class Z
NASDAQ: MUTHX
Share Code-Account Number" 074.92179
Distributions: Dividends in CCI"h, Capitol Goins in Cnsh
CertiFicate Shores Held by You: 0.000
No Dealer of Record
Year-to-date Summary
Income Dividends:
Long- Term Capitol Gains:
$336.39
$665.33
Account Transactions
Dote
Transaction
Dollar
Amount
Shore
Price
Shores
Total
Shores
3,384.176
3,391.432
3.426.653
3,437.205
06/14/02
06/14/02
06/14/02
BALANCE FORWARD 0 I/O 1/02
DIV REINVEST 0.0405
LT CAPGN REINV 0.1966
ST CAPGN REINV 0.0589
ACCOUNT VALUE:
$65,788.38 $19.44
$137.06 $18.89
$665.33 $18.89
$199.33 $18.89
$57,023,23 AT $16.59 PER SHARE AS OF 09/30/02
7.256
35.221
10.552
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Please make check payable to this fund:
Mutual Shares Fund - Class Z
Share Code-Account #: 074-92179
CLARENCE Z MUSSER
C/O ROBERT J MUSSER
23 CREEKVIEW DR
CARLISLE PA 17013-9106
Amount Enclosed: {$50 minimuml
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side if changes are necessary for:
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Franklin Templeton Investments
PO BOX 33030
5t Petersburg FL 33733-8030
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DEC-04-2002 09:40
PNCBANK CIF DEPARTMENT
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December 4, 2002
Lisa J. Knode
3401 North Front Street
P,O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
RE: Estate of Clarence Z. Musser, deceased
SSN: 162-22-4344
DOP: 10/3/2002
Dear Ms, Knode:
In response to your request for Date of Death balances for the customer noted above, our
records show the following:
Checking Aecount
Acco\lIll #5080029366
Established 01/22/1999
CLARENCE Z MUSSER
ANNE M HONEYWELL
ROBERT MUSSER
DODba1ance: $1,578,96 (non-interest bearing)
Please note that this office only provides date of death balances for deposit accounts
(IRAs, CDs, Checking and Savings accounts). We do not pro<:ess any fiDaneial
transactions or provide statements. If you need assistance with any of these items,
please call1-888-PNC-BAffi< (1-888-762-2265) or stop by yOur local PNC Bank branch
office.
Sincerely,
~uJj1h
Rachelle Wells
1-800-762-1775
P7-PFSC-04-F
500 firsl Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15219
Member FDIC
TOTAL P. 01
Register of Wills of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
INVENTORY
No. 21-02-0905
Estate of Clarence Z. Musser
also known as
Date of Death
October 3, 2002
late of Upper Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania,
Deceased Social Security No. 162-22-4344
Personal Representative(s) of the above Estate, deceased, verify that the items appearing in the following inventory include all of the
personal assets wherever situate and all of the real estate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of said Decedent, that the valuation
placed opposite each item of said Inventory represents its fair value as of the date of the Decedent's death. and that Decedent owned
no real estate outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except that which appears in a memorandum at the end Of this inventory.
I/We verify that the statements made in this Inventory are true and correct. IMle understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Name of
Attorney:
Jeffrey A. Ernico
1.0. No.:
07981
Address 3401 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
Telephone: (717) 232-5000
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Robert J. Musser
Dated:
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
Real Property:
NONE
Personal Propertv:
1,034 shares of common stock in BellSouth Corp. @ $20.335 per
share
5,165.375 shares of Fidelity Short Term Bond Fund @ $8.91 per share
400 shares of common stock in Ford Motor Co. @ $9.175 per share
3,437.205 shares of Franklin Templeton Investments Mutual Shares
Fund @ $16.54 per share
9,239.403 shares of Invesco Core Equity Fund @ $8.99 per share
937 shares of common stock in ServiceMaster Co. @ 10.41 per share
21,026.39
46,039.29
3,670.00
56,851.37
83,062.23
9,754.17
Personal Property (conI.):
12,155.103 shares ofT. Rowe Price Short Term Bond Fund @ $4.78
per share
752 shares of common stock in Verizon Communications @ $31.885
per share
58,121.02
23,977.52
Cash on hand
Internal Revenue Service - refund of 2002 personal income tax
PA Department of Revenue - refund of 2002 personal income tax
27.51
30,100.31
12,303.40
40.00
4,794.00
582.00
Fidelity Investments Cash Reserves Account #2AQ-853534
T. Rowe Price Prime Reserve Fund, Account #5001127847-3
Ford Motor Co. dividend check uncashed at death
TOTAL
350,349.21
(Attach Additional Sheets If Necessary)
NOTE: The Memorandum of real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may. at the election of the personal representative, include the value
of each item, but such figures should not be extended into the lotal of the Inventory.
Form RW.7 (Dauphin Cotmly) - Rev, 9/92
:326211_1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INOlVlDUAl TAXES
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
REV-1162 EX(11-96J
RECEIVED FROM:
PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE AND EST ATE TAX
OFFICIAL RECEIPT
ERNICO JEFFREY A ESQUIRE
POBOX 5950
HARRISBURG, PA 17110-0950
n_u_n fold
ESTATE INFORMATION: SSN: 162-22-4344
FILE NUMBER: 2102-0905
DECEDENT NAME: MUSSER CLARENCE Z
DATE OF PAYMENT: OS/23/2003
POSTMARK DATE: OS/22/2003
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DATE OF DEATH: 10/03/2002
NO. CD 002604
ACN
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL
NUMBER
AMOUNT
101 I $487.06
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
REMARKS: ROBERT MUSSER
C/O JEFFREY A ERNICO ESQUIRE
CHECK#108
SEAL
INITIALS: AC
RECEIVED BY:
REGISTER OF WILLS
$487.06
DONNA M. OTTO
DEPUTY REGISTER OF WIllS
/7-f'8-oJ-
\, BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
INtERITANCE TAX DIVISION
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG", PA 17128-0601
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX
APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE
OF DEDUCTIDNS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
HLC-'J
::f DATE
ESTATE OF
DATE OF DEATH
FILE NUMBER
P 4 :15 COUNTY
ACN
'03 JUL - 7
JEFFREY A ERNICO
METTE ETAL
PO BOX 5950
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C:C:i<
PA 171'ill1ibG -,
fOr,:,
07-07-2003
MUSSER
10-03-2002
21 02-0905
CUMBERLAND
101
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CLARENCE
z
( ) CHAIIllED
11)
(2)
(3)
(~)
(5)
(6)
17)
.00
302.501.99
.00
.00
47.847.22
526.32
.00
(8)
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
CUMBERLAND CD COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CUT ALONG THIS LINE ... RETAIN LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ~
REY=i547Tx--AFrfoFoiT"NoricE--OrrNHEifiTANCi-rAn,PPRAisEiiEN:r,--ALL-oiiAiici-Oii-----------------
DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF MUSSER CLARENCE Z FILE NO. 21 02-0905 ACN 101 DATE 07-07-2003
If an assessment was issued previously, lines 14, IS and/or 16, 17, 18 and
reflect figures that include the total of ~ returns assessed to date.
ASSESSMENT OF TAX:
15. Allount of Line 14 at Spousal rate liS)
16. A.aunt of Line 14 taxable at Lineal/Class A rat. (16)
17. AllOUnt of Line 1~ at Sibling rata 117)
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Collateral/Class Brat. (18)
19. Principal rax Due
TAX RETURN WAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED
RESERVATION CONCERNING FUTURE INTEREST - SEE REVERSE
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. R..l Estata (Schadula A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Sc:hlIdula B)
3. Closely Held stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C)
4. Hortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D)
5. C.sh/8~ Deposits/Hisc. Person.l Property (Schedule El
6. JOintly Dwnad Property (Schedula F)
7. Transfers (Schedule Gl
8. Totel Assets
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/AdIn. Costs/Hisc. Expenses (Schedule Hl
10. Debts/MOrtgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule Il
11. Total Deductions
12. Net Value of Tax Return
13. Ch&rltab1e1Gov.r~ntal Bequests; Non-elected 9113 Trusts
14. Net Value of Est.te Subject to Tax
NOTE:
DATE
12-27-2002
05-22-2003
NUMBER
CD001998
CD002604
INTEREST/PEN PAID (-)
631.58
.00
(9)
(lU)
21,752.70
NOTE: To insu.... propel"
credit to your account,
s~lt the upper portion
of this form with your
tax payment.
350,875.53
25.353 01
325,522.52
33,997.28
291,525.24
19 will
119)=
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13,118.64
.00
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13,118.64
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291,525.24 X
.00 X
.00 X
00 =
045 =
12 =
15 =
13,118.64
.00
.00
.00
. IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST.
( IF TOTAL DUE IS LESS THAN $1, NO PAYIlENT IS REQUIRED.
IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FDIl TN!::TDllrTTI'W~ ,
AMOUNT PAID
12,000.00
487.06
TOTAL TAX CREDIT
BALANCE OF TAX DUE
INTEREST AND PEN.
TOTAL DUE
PLEASE FILE TillS REPORT WITillN TWO YEARS OF DATE OF DEATH REGARDLESS OF THE STATUS OF
THE ESTATE. IF THE ESTATE IS NOT COMPLETED, FILE A 6.12 FORM YEARLY UNTIL COMPLETION.
CJv I
D~
STATUS REPORT UNDER RULE 6.12
Name of Decedent: Clarence Z. Musser
Date of Death:
October 3. 2002
Will No.
Admin. No. 21-02-0905
Pursuant to Rule 6.12 of the Supreme Court Orphans' Court Rules, I report the
following with respect to completion of the administration of the above-captioned
estate.
1. State whether administration of the estate is complete:
Yes..lL No
2. If the answer is No, state when the personal representative reasonably
believes that the administration will be complete:
"3. If the answer to No.1 is Yes, state the following:
a. Did the personal representative file a final account with the Court?
Yes No~
b. The separate Orphans' Court No. (if any) for the personal
representative's account is:
c. Did the personal representative state an account informally to the
parties in interest? Yes ~ No_
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Jeffrev A. Ernico. Esquire, J.D. #07981
Name (Please type or print)
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3401 North Front Street. P.O. Box 5950
Address
Harrisburll. PA 17110-0950
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