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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-14 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF OF HAROLD F. MOWERY, JR., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, deceased PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS' COURT DIVIgON � C> rrn NO. 2014-00269 c ' c"i r _yn v> X ` a M r-1 M N 7 C7 APPROVAL OF ACCOUNT,RECEIPT,RELEASE AND INDEMNYFICATIM o .a r- M WHEREAS, Harold F. Mowery, Jr., a resident of Camp Hill Borough, Curnberl4-ido cry -n County, Pennsylvania (the "Decedent") died on March 3, 2014, leaving a Will dated October 11, 2012 which was probated in the Office of the Register of Wills of Cumberland County; and WHEREAS, Decedent's Will appoints his wife, Phyllis S. Mowery as Executrix of Decedent's Estate(the"Executrix"); and WHEREAS, Letters Testamentary were duly granted to Phyllis S. Mowery on March 25,2014; and WHEREAS, ITEM 1 of Decedent's Will bequeaths all of his tangible personal property to his wife, Phyllis S. Mowery("Mrs. Mowery"); and WHEREAS, ITEM 3 of Decedent's Will bequeaths all of his right, title and interest in PHM Associates (and the real estate owned by PHM Associates)to Mrs. Mowery; and WHEREAS, ITEM 4 of Decedent's Will bequeaths a fonnula amount to Mrs. Mowery and Theodore W. Mowery, Co-Trustees (the "Trustees") of the Unified Credit Trust (the 963762.1 r�� "Unified Credit Trust") for the benefit of Mrs. Mowery. Such formula bequest constitutes the entire balance of the Estate; and WHEREAS, the Unified Credit Trust benefits Mrs. Mowery during her lifetime and at her passing,the remainder of the Trust is to be distributed to Decedent's issue,per stirpes; and WHEREAS, Decedent was survived by his wife, Phyllis S. Mowery and his children, Harold F. Mowery, III, Phyllis D. Vangavree and Theodore W. Mowery, all of whom are sui j uris; and WHEREAS, the inheritance and estate tax returns have been filed and the administration of Decedent's estate is substantially finished with the exception of final funding of the Unified Credit Trust,paying final expenses, receiving approvals of the inheritance and estate tax returns and filing final fiduciary income tax returns; and WHEREAS, the Executrix wishes to distribute the residue of the Estate to the Trustees of the Unified Credit Trust; and WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit "A" is a copy of the First and Final Account of Phyllis S. Mowery,Executrix of the Estate of Harold F. Mowery, Jr.; and WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit `B" is a proposed Distribution of the Estate of Harold F. Mowery, Jr.; and WHEREAS, the undersigned beneficiaries desire to formally approve the administration of the Estate and the final distribution of the assets of the same which is the purpose of this instrument. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, Phyllis S. Mowery as beneficiary of the Estate of Harold F. Mowery,Jr., Phyllis S. Mowery and Theodore W. Mowery, Co-Trustees of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr., and Phyllis S. Mowery, Theodore W. Mowery, Harold F. Mowery, III and Phyllis D. Vangavree as beneficiaries of the Unified Credit Trust created under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. for themselves, their beneficiaries, heirs, personal representatives, and assigns (such group shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as the"Beneficiaries"): 1. Irrevocably approve the Accounting for Decedent's Estate attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Account") and approve the administration of the Estate generally through the date hereof. 2. Hereby waive the filing of the Account in any Court and agree that any Court having jurisdiction over the Estate may confirm the Account through the date hereof. 3. Acknowledge receipt of the assets shown as distributable to the undersigned in Exhibit `B" in full and complete satisfaction of the undersigned's rights in and under the Will and hereby approve all other payments and distributions reported or proposed in Exhibits "A" and "B." 4. Agree to refund to the Executrix, within ten (10) business days after receipt of written demand from the Executrix, such part or all of the amount of the said distribution, and the income from the proceeds therefrom after the date of this distribution, which 3 may at any time be determined by the Executrix to have been an erroneous distribution, and agree that any period for the limitation of any action for collection of any erroneous distribution, whether or not the same is caused by a mistake that is innocent or negligent, shall commence only at such time as the Executrix shall have obtained actual knowledge of such erroneous distribution and that in no event shall the period for collection of any erroneous distribution be less than two years after the actual discovery thereof. 5. Do hereby absolutely and irrevocably release, remise, quitclaim and forever discharge the Executrix, her heirs, personal representatives and assigns, of and from all actions, suits, payments, accounts, reckonings, claims or demands whatsoever for or by reason of their actions as Executrix of Estate. 6. Do hereby indemnify the Executrix and hold her harmless to the extent of the value of the assets distributed to them, from and against any and all claims, loss, liability or damage including legal fees and costs which the Executrix may suffer or to which they may be subjected by reason of the administration and distribution of the Estate. 7. This instrument shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and shall be legally binding upon the Beneficiaries, their heirs, personal representatives and assigns. 8. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Agreement as of the day of _, 2014. WITNESSES: PhytTiV. Mowery, 6erU6ficiary an o- Trustee of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Harold F. Mowery, IIl, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Phyllis D. Vangavree, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Theodore W. Mowery, Co-Trustee and beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Agreement as of the day of ' 2014. ' 2014. WITNESSES: Phy iC. Mowery, en�ficiary ano- Trustee of t1hp Unified Credit Trust under the Last Wil and Testament of Harold F. Mowe J . Io F. Mowery, I, benefi i ry of he ied Credit Trust under the L s ill a d tament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Phyllis D. Vangavree, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Theodore W. Mowery, Co-Trustee and beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Agreement as of the day of ' 2014. WITNESSES: 1 Phyflfio. Mowery, a Trustee of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Harold F. Mowery, III, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testamentof Harold F. owery, Jr. _ sV S Phyllis D. Vang ree, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Theodore W. Mowery, Co-Trustee and beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Agreement as of the--4 day of ,2014. WITNESSES: _.� Phy i . Mowery, e ciaryta�o- Trustee Wfi of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Harold F. Mowery, 111, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Phyllis D. Vangavree, beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Theodore . Mowery, Co-Trustee and beneficiary of the Unified Credit Trust under the Last Will and Testament of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 5 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS: COUNTY OF p`u On this, the ! day of P , 2014, before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, •the undersigned officer, personally appeared PHYLLIS S. MOWERY, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Approval and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. �"_(SEAL) Notary ublic My Commission Expires: (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notarial Seal ? 4 _ Emily S.Miller,Notary Public City Of HartlSburg,Dauphin County My Commission Expires June 22,2015 MEMBER,PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NOTARIES COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA f_ SS: COUNTY OF VY1& Lmd On this, the- day of kb M4 W(2014, before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared HAROLD F. MOWERY, III, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Approval and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. _ -Hr. Jana,Seal Mary C Martz,Notary Public Monaghan Twp,York County (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF PENf ANIAMy Comm*ssion FXpjWs.h0q 11 1A Notarial a1 otary Public Mary C Martz,Notary Monaghan Twp,York Countir My Commission Expires: (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS: COUNTY OF On this, the�day of OCu� 2014, before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared PHYLLIS D. VANGAVREE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Approval and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h:n4to d o (SEA My Commission Expi s: NOTARIAL SEAL AMY LYNNE EWBANK Notary Public (SEAL) LEMOYNE BOROUGH,CUMBERLAND COUNTY My Commission Expires Jun 25,2015 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA / SS: COUNTY OF On this, thOay of ���1�- , 2014, before me, a Notary Public, in and for the — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared THEODORE W. MOWERY, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Approval and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto set my hand and official seal. (SEAL) Notary Public My Commission Expires: /D, 2,?/jam (SEAL) ELemoyne NW A TH F P NN YL ANI NOTARIAL SEAL rcine M.Ross.Notary Public Bora,Cumberland County mmission Expires Aug, 10,2018 rr VLV ul Aii0C1A roN 0 0 E EXHIBIT"All First and Final Account of Phyllis S. Mowery, Executrix of the Estate of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Estate of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Summary of Account Principal Page Principal Receipts 2 $ 1,832,144.16 Net Gain on Sales or Other Dispositions 3 0.00 $ 1,832,144.16 Less Disbursements: 4 Administrative Expenses $ 300.00 300.00 Balance Before Distributions $ 1,831,844.16 Less Amounts to Beneficiaries 5 $ 1,785,817.32 Total Distributions $ 1,785,817.32 Principal Balance On Hand 6 $ 46,026.84 For Information: Investments Made Unpaid Expenses Unrealized Gains and Losses Income Receipts 7 26,461.14 Net Gain on Sales or Other Dispositions 0.00$ 26,461.14 Less Disbursements: 0.00 Balance Before Distributions $ 26,461.14 Less Amounts to Beneficiaries 8 26,460.81 Total Distributions $ 26,460.81 Income Balance. on Hand 9 $ 0.33 For Information: Investments Made Unpaid Expenses Unrealized Gains and Losses Combined Balance on Hand 46,027.17 Estate of Harold F Mowery,Jr. Principal Receipts Inventory Value Cash and Cash Equivalents 03/03/2014 Nationwide/Provident Mutual - demutualized cash received from claim filed with the Department of Unclaimed Property (claim #100750222). $ 8,880.63 Penn Treaty - Final payment of decedent's long term care policy. 4,160.40 Wage Works -Refund of Nationwide insurance premium. 545.00 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 13,586.03 Stocks Charles Schwab Account $ 1,140,426.84 Interest to Date of Death 2,135.58 Total Stocks 1,142,562.42 Real Property 309 Meadow Trail, Dillsburg, Monaghan Township, York County, Pennsylvania; Parcel #67-38-000-PD-0148-00; more particularly described in Deed dated 12/17/70 and recorded in York County Deed Book 631, Page 991. This property is titled in the name of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 210,000-00 50% of PHM Associates 465,995.71 Total Real Property 675,995.71 Total Inventory 1,8322144.16 Total Receipts of Principal $ 1,832,144.16 Page 1 (2) Estate of Harold F. Mowery,Jr. Gains and Losses on Sales or Other Dispositions of Principal Net Gain Net Loss 03/03/2014 Collection Wage Works - Refund of Nationwide insurance premium. Net Proceeds $ 545.00 Inventory Value $ 545.00 04/03/2014 Collection Penn Treaty - Final payment of decedent's long term care policy. Net Proceeds $ 4,160.40 Inventory Value $ 4,160.40 Total Gains and Losses $ 0.00 $ 0.00 No Gain or Loss $ 0.00 Page 1 (3) Estate of Harold F Mowery,Jr. Disbursements of Principal Date Paid Amount Paid Administration Expenses Unknown 07/02/2014 $ 300.00 Total Unknown $ 300.00 Total Administration Expenses $ 300.00 Total Disbursements of Principal $ 300.00 Page 1 (4) Estate of Harold F. Mowery,Jr. Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries Fair Market Value Phyllis S. Mowery 46/02/2014 $ 465,995.71 50% of PHM Associates Total To Or For Beneficiary $ 465,995.71 Unified Credit Trust under Item 4 of the Will 03/03/2014 309 Meadow Trail,Dillsburg, $ 210,000.00 'Monaghan Township, York County, Pennsylvania; Parcel #67-38-000-PD-0148-00; more particularly described in Deed dated . 12/17/70 and recorded in York County Deed Book 631, Page 991. This property is titled in the name of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. 46/02/2014 Gharies Schwab Account 1,109,821.61 Total To Or For Beneficiary $ 1,319,821.61 Total Distributions of Principal to Beneficiaries $ 1,785,817.32 Total Distributions of Principal $ 1,785,817.32 Page 1 (5) Estate of Harold F. Mowery,Jr. Principal Balance On Hand Inventory Value 09/09/2014 Cash and Cash Equivalents Nationwide/Provident Mutual - dernutualized cash received from claim filed with the Department of Unclaimed Property (claim #100750222). 8,880.63 Pass Thru Account 37,146.21 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 46,026.84 Total Balance on Hand $ 46,026.84 Page 1 (6) Estate of Harold F Mowery,Jr. Receipts of Income Income Collected Charles Schwab Account 06/30/2014 Income $ 28,596.39 Less accrued portion (2,135.58) S 26,460.81 Pass Thru Account 05/23/2014 Interest $ 0.03 06/23/2014 Interest 0.04 07/23/2014 Interest 0.04 08/23/2014 Interest 0.22 0.33 Total Income Collected $ 26,461.14 Total Income Received $ 26,461.14 Page 1 (7) Estate of Harold F. Mowery,dr. Distributions of Income to Beneficiaries Fair Market Value Unified Credit Trust under Item 4 of the Will 06/02/2014 Charles Schwab Account $ 26,460.81 Total To Or For Beneficiary $ 26,460.81 Total Distributions of Income to Beneficiaries $ 26,460.81 Total Distributions of Income $ 26,460.81 Page 1 (8) Estate of Harold F. Mowery, Jr. Income Balance On Hand Inventory Value 09/09/2014 Cash and Cash Equivalents Pass Thru Account 0.33 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 0.33 Total Balance on Hand $ 0.33 Page 1 (9) EXHIBIT B ESTATE OF HAROLD F. MOWERY, JR. PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ASSETS ON HAND: Nationwide Unclaimed Property $ 8,880.63 Estate Account $ 37,146.54 $ 46,027.17 DISBURSEMENTS: Out-of-pocket/Administrative Expenses $ 1,500.00 Rhoads & Sinon - atty fee to October 7, 2014 $ 32,500.00 Escrow for final expenses $ 2,500.00 $ 36,500.00 DISTRIBUTION: Phyllis S. Mowery& Theodore W. Mowery Trustees of the Unified Credit Trust 9•,527.17 $ 9,527.17 963905.1