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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES HOWE: NO. o� I � � � � C��� � � c�
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AND NOW, this�_day of � , 2014, ba�c�ipc`�h th�recc�xl�
and the testimony presented, this Court finds by clear and convmcing eviderice�at CH'1�RL� rn
HOWE is an incapacitated person who cannot manage his personal or finan�al affairs.� crn �
It is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that KEYSTONE GUARDIANSHIP
SERVICES is appointed Plenary Guardian of the Person and Estate with powers and duties
including, but not limited to the following: (1)to consent to medical treatment; (2) to provide for
the continued care and placement of CHARLES HOWE, including to consent to and authorize
admission to a long-term care or other appropriate care facility; (3)to oversee his care at any
long-term care or other facility; (4) to complete and sign any necessary insurance and Medical
assistance forms; (5) to ascertain the amount and extent of any assets of CHARLES HOWE and
to use such funds as necessary to fulfill the preceding duties; and(6)to provide for the continued
care and well-being of CHARLES HOWE, all in accordance with the provisions of 20 Pa.C.S.A.
§5501 et s�and as limited therein.
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As plenary guardian of the estate, Keystone Guardianship Services shall have plenary
powers over the estate of CHARLES HOWE, including but not limited to the authorization to
access the financial records of CHARLES HOWE whether those records be at a Bank, a Credit
Union, a Brokerage Firm or elsewhere and also the authorization to spend income and principal
of the estate for the benefit of CHARLES HOWE. � `'' ���ll�l� �"T^
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As guardian, on behalf of CHARLES HOWE, Keystone Guardianship Services shall
have the authority to engage in transactions with the Internal Revenue Service and the
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. These transactions shall include, but not be limited to,
filing Federal and Pennsylvania lncome Tax Returns, and requesting copies of previously filed
tax returns.
As Guardian, Keystone Guardianship Services shall have the authority to establish an
appropriate, reasonable, irrevocable burial reserve without further court approval.
The Guardian of the ESTATE shall have the authority and responsibility to manage and
use the incapacitated person's property primarily for his benefit in accordance with 20 Pa. C.S.A.
5536(a). The Guardian of the ESTATE is permitted to spend INCOME for the care and
maintenance of the incapacitated person without the Court's written approval.
It is further ORDERED that, as needed to maintain services for CHARLES HOWE the
Guardian of the Estate shall take all actions necessary to obtain/and or maintain medical
insurance for CHARLES HOWE including determining Estate assets and make application for
insurance and other benefits under the Medical Assistance Program. .
A reasonable fee for services of the guardian may be made and shall be payable 1) from
CHARLES HOWE'S estate; and shall CHARLES HOWE qualify for Medical Assistance 2)
from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (Department) in the amount of$100.00 per
month assuming said monthly payment is not objected to by the Department. Assuming there is
no objection by the Department, said $100.00 per month shall increase or decrease consistent
with Department regulations.
It is further ORDERED that to the extent the assets of the Estate of CHARLES HOWE
are not identified at the time of the hearing, this information shall be provided to the Court no
later than at the time of filing, and revisions to any Guardian bond requirements shall be made at
that time.
It is further ORDERED that the Guardian shall file reports provided by 20 Pa. C.S.A. §
5521(c), and applicable state and local rules. The Guardian shall also file an inventory and copy
of the Will (if any) within three months of today's date.
Keystone Guardianship Services having now been appointed Guardian of the PERSON
and ESTATE of CHARLES HOWE, determines it appropriate to exercise the authority granted
under 20 Pa. C.S.A. § 5604(c)(1) of the PEF Code to rescind all Power of Attorneys
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: ORPHANS' COURT DNISION
. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
In Re: CHARLES HOWE . CUMBERLAND COUNTY
. PENNSYLVANIA
. N0.21-14-0961
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF ORDER
ORDER DATE: 12/11/14
JUDGE'S INITIALS: TAP
TIME STAMP DATE: 12/11/14
IN RE: DECREE
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SERVICE TO: MARK F BAYLEY 17 W SOUTH ST CARLISLE PA 17013
DEBRA GRIMM 50 GREEN PARK ROAD ELLIOTTSBURG PA 17024
CHARLES HOWE 1 LONGSDORF WAY CARLISLE PA 17015
PA DEPT OF REVENUE lOTH FLOOR STRAWBERRY SQ HARRISBURG PA 17120
METHOD OF MAILING: ENVELOPES PROVIDED BY:
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❑ HAND DELIVERED ❑ CLERK OF ORPHANS COURT
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MAILED: 12/11/14
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SERVICE TO: ERIC BIALAS
KEYSTONE GUARDIANSHIP
METHOD OF MAILING: ENVELOPES PROVIDED BY:
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❑RRR ❑JUDGE
� HAND DELIVERED ❑ CLERK OF ORPHANS COURT
❑ OTHER
MAILED: 12/11/14
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