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FAMILY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT : �`" � - '�"
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This Agreement is made this�day of , 2014, by and among
Deborah E. Sgrignoli, as Executrix of the Estate of ivian E. Taylor(`Bstate"), deceased,
hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Executrix,"
AND
Deborah E. Sgrignoli, as Trustee of the testamentary trust created under the Last Will and
Testament of Vivian E. Taylor, hereinafter referred to as "Trustee,"
AND
Deborah E. Sgrignoli, in her individual capacity, Erik A. Taylor, Barbara E. Spencer, and
Joan M. Naugle, hereinafter referred to collectively as "Beneficiaries."
Background Of Agreement
A. The Decedent, Vivian E. Taylor, died on January 7, 2011.
B. Decedent's Last Will and Testament ("Decedent's Will") was dated September 2,
1997, and it appointed Deborah E. Sgrignoli to serve as Executrix of the Estate.
C. Paragraph Fifth of Decedent's Will provided that her home, located at 640 Erford
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ("Home"), was to be
held in trust for the use and benefit of the trustee. Decedent's Will listed the initial trustee as
Deborah E. Sgrignoli, followed by Paul L. Taylor, Barbara E. Spencer and Joan M. Naugle.
D. Paul L. Taylor predeceased Decedent and is survived by his son, Erik A. Taylor.
E. The parties agree that Paragraph Fifth of Decedent's Will is confusing and unclear
and wish to replace the trust created by this paragraph by executing a new trust agreement and
naming as the Trustees Deborah E. Sgrignoli and Barbara E. Spencer.
F. Executrix, Trustee and Beneficiaries have reached an agreement regarding the
distribution of the assets from the Estate among themselves.
G. The parties hereto want to set forth their agreement in this document to serve as a
written memorandum and evidence of their agreement.
H. The parties desire that the proposed distributions from this estate be made to them
without the expense and delay of a formal Account.
Terms Of Agreement
INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOLJND and for good and valuable consideration the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The parties agree to execute a new trust agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" (the "Trust Agreement"), and they authorize and direct the Executrix to transfer
legal title to the Home to the Trust and Trustees under the Trust Agreement.
2. The parties agree that upon the completion of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, no party shall have any further claims against any other party.
3. This instrument is a full and final Family Settlement Agreement by and among
the parties hereto, both fiduciary and individual, all having been arrived at, concluded and
executed after full and complete disclosure of the assets of the estate and the rights of the parties
therein and all of the parties hereto agree to abide by the terms hereof. This Agreement, with its
exhibits and the agreements incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire
understanding among the parties hereto, and each of them acknowledges that no contradictory
representations or statements of any kind, written or oral, have been made to them or any of them
prior to this Agreement by the Executrix or Trustee or by any other person or party on behalf of
the Executrix or Trustee.
4. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of
being enforced by any law or public policy, all other terms and provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of
the transaction contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any of
the parties. Upon such determination, that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or
incapable of being enforced, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so
as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible and in an acceptable manner in
order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to
the greatest extent possible.
5. The parties agree that they will at all times in the future and whenever necessary,
appropriate or convenient, make, execute, and deliver to the other party or persons, any and all
instruments, documents, conveyances, deeds, releases, or other instruments of any kind
necessary or convenient to carry out the intention of this Agreement and/or to permit, assist, and
enable the Executrix to fulfill her duties with reference to the estate and all of the assets thereof.
6. The parties agree that the original or a copy of this Agreement and its exhibits and
attachments and any agreements incorporated herein by reference may be filed with the court
having jurisdiction over the estate and/or with the Register of Wills of Cumberland County.
7. The waiver by any one party of any breach of this Agreement by any other party
will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach of this Agreement
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8. This Agreement shall bind the parties hereto and their heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
9. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
10. Each party acknowledges that this Agreement has been entered into freely and
voluntarily. The parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement, have consulted legal
counsel concerning the contents of this Agreement, and have executed this Agreement with full
understanding of its meaning.
11. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be regarded for all purposes as an original; all counterparts shall constitute
but one and the same legal instrument. A copy of this Agreement shall have the same force and
effect as an original.
[Remainder of page blank, signatures are on following page.]
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[Signature page of Family Settlement Agreement for the Estate of Vivian E. Taylor]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have signed this Agreement on the date set forth on
the first page hereof.
Witness: ESTATE OF VNIAN E. TAYLOR
LV OC'Y�i By: � �� (SEAL)
Deborah E. Sgrignoli, Executrix
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Deborah E. Sgrign i, ustee
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Deborah E. Sgrignol�, Beneficiary
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Barbara E. Spencer, eneficiary and Co-Trustee
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n M. Naugle, Beneficiary
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .
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COUNTY OF DGI.IDh+✓1 .
On this, the�day of UYL� , 2014, before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary
Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Deborah E. Sgrignoli, as Executrix and
Trustee of the Estate of Vivian E. Taylor and in her individual capacity, known to me or satisfactorily
proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained and in the capacities herein stated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
JESSICA R PORTER
Notary Pubiic �, � (Notary Pub�1C�
HARRISBURG CITY, OAUPHIN COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jun 29, 2015
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COUNTY OF � .
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On this, the��day of �����t�G�e
Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Erik A. Taylor, known to me or
satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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COMMONWEALiH OF PENNSYLVANiA
NOTARIAL SEAL
Barbara Ann Foster, Notary Public
City of Lebanon, Lebanon County
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .
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COUNTY OF U (�I+ .
On this, the�day of y�i�tlrl.�. , 2014 before me, the undersigned officer, a
Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Barbara E. Spencer, known to me or
satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL i������
JESSICA R PORTER -— �
Notary Public ,(jl� (Notary Public)
HARRISBURG CITY, DAUPHIN COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jun 29, 2015
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .
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COUNTY OF ��U�h'''� .
On this,the Z7�'day of �Vti�t� , 2014 before me, the undersigned officer, a
Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Joan M. Naugle, known to me or
satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
� (Notary Public)
NOTARIAI SEAL
JESSICA R PORTER
Notary Public
HARRISBURG CITY,DAUPHIN COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jun 29,2015
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EXHIBIT A
Irrevocable Agreement of Trust
Taylor Family Trust
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this�day of ��' , 2014,
by and between DEBORAH E. SGRIGNOLI, Executrix of THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN E.
TAYLOR, Deceased, as Grantor (referred to as "Grantor"), and DEBORAH E. SGRIGNOLI and
BARBARA T. SPENCER, as Co-Trustees (collectively referred to as "Trustee"), for the benefit
of DEBORAH E. SGRIGNOLI , BARBARA T. SPENCER, JOAN M. NAUGLE AND ERIK
A. TAYLOR in the order named (collectively referred to as "Beneficiaries").
FIRST: Grantor does hereby establish with the Trustee a trust for the initial
benefit of DEBORAH E. SGRIGNOLI ("DEBORAH")to consist of the property described in
Schedule A annexed hereto and such additions as may from time to time be made (the
"Property"), to be held pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
SECOND: This Agreement and the trust created hereby are irrevocable.
Grantor may not alter, amend, revoke or terminate this Agreement or withdraw assets from the
trust estate at any time.
THIRD: DEBORAH shall be granted the sole use of the Property during her
lifetime for as long as she: (1) lives on the Property as her principal residence; and(2) pays all
taxes, maintenance, repairs, utilities, assessments, and such similar expenses as are necessary to
maintain the Property in good condition, and maintains a homeowner's insurance policy with a
reputable insurance company to the extent of the replacement value of the Property; and (3) does
not take any action, or fail to take any action, which might constitute a waste of the Property.
Inasmuch as the Trust has no other assets from which to pay any fees, charges or costs for the
Property, any capital or principal expenses or charges relating to the Property cannot be paid by
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the Trust, and Trustee is authorized to borrow funds, secured by a mortgage of the Property, to
pay any capital expenses of the Property; provided, however,the beneficiary residing at the
Property shall be responsible to pay the mortgage payments as a continued condition of her right
to reside at the Property.
FOURTH: Upon the death of DEBORAH or her failure or refusal to satisfy
any of the requirements in Paragraph Third, BARBARA T. SPENCER("BARBARA") shall
replace DEBORAH as the beneficiary of this Trust and shall be granted the sole right of use and
enjoyment of the Property, conditioned on her also meeting the requirements listed in Paragraph
Third above.
FIFTH: Upon the death of BARBARA or her failure or refusal to satisfy
any of the requirements in Paragraph Third, JOAN M. NAUGLE ("JOAN") shall replace
BARBARA as the beneficiary of this Trust and shall be granted the sole right of use and
enjoyment of the Property, conditioned on her also meeting the requirements listed in Paragraph
Third above.
SIXTH: Upon the death of JOAN or her failure or refusal to meet the
requirements in Paragraph Third,the Trustee shall immediately convey and pay over all of the
remaining assets, whether principal or income, to or for the benefit of the children of VIVIAN E.
TAYLOR, or their issue per stirpes.
SEVENTH: No beneficiary shall have any assignable interest in any trust
created under this Agreement or in the income therefrom. Neither the principal nor the income
shall be liable for the debts of any beneficiary. No beneficiary shall have any power to sell,
assign, transfer, encumber, or in any other manner anticipate or dispose of his or her interest in
the trust or the income produced thereby prior to its actual distribution by the Trustee to said
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beneficiary or to another for the benefit of the beneficiary in the manner authorized by this
Agreement. The limitations herein shall not restrict the exercise of any power of appointment or
the right to disclaim.
EIGHTH: Any Trustee shall have the right to resign at any time. In the event
of a complete vacancy in the office of Trustee, the Beneficiaries or the guardian of a Beneficiary
if under legal disability, shall select a successor Trustee. Any corporate Trustee serving in the
capacity of Trustee hereunder shall be entitled to receive compensation hereunder in accordance
with its standard fee schedule in effect from time to time. No trustee acting hereunder shall be
required to furnish security in any jurisdiction.
NINTH: Trustees and their successors shall have the following powers in
addition to those given by law to be exercised therein in their absolute discretion, which powers
shall be applicable to all property held by them, including property held for minors or
incapacitated persons, effective without the order of any court, and until actual distribution of all
such property:
A. To retain any investments at discretion including stock of any
corporate fiduciary hereunder, or of a holding company controlling it;
B. To invest and reinvest at their discretion without restriction to so-
called"legal investments," with the specific right to invest in common and
preferred stocks, mortgages, notes, subordinated debentures, and warrants of any
corporation and any common trust, diversified, money market and mutual funds
the Trustee deem appropriate;
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C. To acquire, sell, to grant options for the sale of,or otherwise to convert
any real or personal property or interest therein, at public or private sale, for such
prices, at such times, in such manner and on such terms and they may think
proper, and to execute and deliver good and sufficient conveyances, assignments
and transfers thereof without liability of any purchaser to see to the application of
the purchase money;
D. To borrow money, guarantee indebtedness, or indemnify others in the
name of the trust and to secure any such obligation by mortgage of real or
personal property, pledge or investments or otherwise, and to renew, extend, or
modify any such obligation for a term within or extending beyond the term of the
trust without liability on the part of the lenders to see to the application thereof;
E. To make distributions in cash or in kind, or partly in each;
F. In any division of principal into separate trusts or shares, and in any
distribution of trusts or shares,to allocate to any trust, share, or beneficiary,
property different from the property allocated to another trust, share, or
beneficiary as the Trustee using fair market values on the date of division or
distribution, deems appropriate; provided, however, this power shall not be
exercised in a manner contrary to any specific allocation of property elsewhere in
this trust or in a manner that renders ineligible all or any part of any gift for any
tax deduction;
G. To register investments in the name of a nominee or to hold the same
unregistered in such form that they will pass by delivery;
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H. To join in any recapitalization, merger, reorganization, or voting trust
plan affecting investments; to deposit securities under agreement; to subscribe for
stock and bond privileges; and generally to exercise all rights of security holders;
I. To manage, operate, repair, alter, or improve real estate or other
property, and to lease real estate and other property on such terms and for such
period as the Trustee deems advisable even beyond the duration of any trust;
J. To receive from Settlor or from any other source any real or personal
property as additions to this trust by deed, will or in any other manner;
K. To delegate to a corporate fiduciary the exercise of any powers, with
the same effect as if the trustee delegating such power had joined in the exercise
of such power; and to revoke any such power,provided, however, that the
revocation of any such delegation shall be in writing delivered to and accepted by
the corporate fiduciary;
L. To vote any security, in person or by general or limited proxy, to
participate in or consent to any voting trust, reorganization, dissolution,
liquidation, merger, or other action affecting any securities, and to deposit
securities with and transfer title to a protective or other committee;
M. To hold securities and other property in negotiable form or in the
name of a nominee (including "street name" of a broker) or by deposit to a
clearing corporation,with or without disclosure of the fiduciary relationship, but
the Trustee shall be responsible for the acts of any nominee or clearing
corporation in connection with the property;
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N. To insure the assets of the trust against any risk and the Trustee against
liability with respect to third persons;
O. To pay any sum or distribute any property distributable to a
beneficiary who is a minor, incompetent, under legal disability, or a person whom
the Trustee deems to be unable wisely or properly to handle property if paid to
him or her directly, in any one or more of the following ways, without liability to
the Trustee:
1. Directly to the beneficiary.
2. To the natural Guardian, legal Guardian, Conservator or
Custodian under the appropriate Uniform Transfers to Minors Act or
Uniform Gift to Minors Act(or similar statute) of the jurisdiction of any
minor or any other fiduciary for the beneficiary.
3. By making expenditures directly for the health care, support,
maintenance or education of the beneficiary.
P. To do all other acts and things necessary and appropriate in the
management, administration and distribution of this trust.
TENTH: Questions pertaining to the validity, construction and
administration of the trusts created under this instrument shall be determined in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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ELEVENTH: Words used in the singular may be read to include the plural or the
plural may be read as the singular. Similarly, the masculine form may be read to include the
feminine and neuter; the feminine may be read to include the masculine and neuter; and the
neuter may be read to include the masculine and feminine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Trustee have hereunto set their hands and
seals, all on the day and year first above written.
GRANTOR:
Estate of Vivian E. Taylor
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COLTNTY OF I.,�(,2(1�L'�1�� :
On this, the ����'`� day of�1i,k r� , 2014, before me, the undersigned officer, a
Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Deborah E. Sgrignoli, as
Executrix of the Estate of Vivian E. Taylor and Trustee of the Taylor Family Trust, known to me
or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained and in the capacities
herein stated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL ;�:-
JESSICA R PORTER 1 �
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Notary Public �-' �} !� F �4J��--'"1 (Notary Public)
HARRISBURG CtTY,DAUPHIN COUNTY �
My Commission Expires Jun 29,2015 �
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
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COUNTYOF ��Uf)In��'1 :
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On this, the 1�{� day of � )�Y�� , 2014 before me, the undersigned officer,
a Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared Barbara T. Spencer, as
Trustee of the Taylor Family Trust, known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for
the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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NOTARIAL SEAL �i�'�'t (
JESSICA R PORTER � � (Notary Public)
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HARRISBURG CITY, DAUPHIN COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jun 29,2015
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SCHEDULE "A"
l. Real Estate and Improvements located at 640 Erford Road, East Pennsboro Township,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA 17011; further identified as Tax Parcel Number
09-16-1050-260
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