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THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED IN DUPLICATE WITH THE
REGISTER OF WILLS
FILL IN APPROPRIATE OVALS BELOW
Q 1. Origlnal ReNm � 2. Supplemenlal ReNm � 3. Remaintler Retum(tla[e of tlea�M1
❑ Prior[0 1243-82)
4.AgriculNre Exemplion � 5. FUWre Interesl Compmmise(tlata of � 6. Federal Estate Tax ReWm Requiretl
�tlateoldeat�onoraXer]4-2012) death afler1242-82)
❑X ] Decetlenl Dietl Testate � 8. Decedent Maintained a Living Tmst � 9.Total Numper ot Sa(e�eposit Boxes
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Q 10. Liligation ProceeCs ReceiveC � 11. Non-ProDate Transferee ReNrn � �2, peferraVElection o/Spousal Tmsts
(ScheEule F entl G Assels only)
❑ 13. Business Pssets � 14. Spouse is Sole Beneficiary
(NolmStinvolv¢tl)
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DecedenPs Social Securily Number
oe�aem�sHame: ROBERT W . THOMPSON
RECAPITULATION
i. Real Eslate(Schedule A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. •
2. Stocks and Bonds(ScM1etlule B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. •
3. Closely Held Corpo�alion, Partnership or Sole-0roprie�orship(ScheOule C) . . . . . 3. •
4. MORgages antl Notes Receivable(Schetlule D) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, •
5. Cash, Bank Deposi[5 and Miscellaneous Personal Property(ScheOule E). . . . . . . 5. 7 8 7 9 9 . 7 8
6. Jointly Owned Pmpetly(Schetlule F) ❑ Separete Billing ReQues�etl . . . . . . . 6. •
]. Inter-Vlvos Transfers 8 Miscellaneous N n-Pmbate PropeRy
(Schedule G) � Separa�e Billing Requestetl . . . . . . . ]. ,
e. Totai Gross Assets(rotai�ines i tmough�� . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7 8 7 9 9 . 7 8
9. Funeral Expenses and AtlminisUative Costs(SCM1etlule H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. 1 $ 9 � . 5 �
10. Debis ot Decedent Morlgage Liabililies,antl Liens(Schetlule I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. •
11, Totsl Detluc[ions(rotal Lines 9 antl 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. 1 $ 9 � . 5 �
12. Ne[Value of Estate(Line B minus Gne 11) . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 12. 7 � 2 � 9 . 2 8
13. Charitable antl Govemmental Beques�slSec 9113 TmsS for which
an election b�ax�as no[been made(Schetlule J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. .
i4. Net Value Subject to iax(Line 12 minus Line 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14. 7 7 2 0 9 . 2 B
iAX CALCULATION-SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICABLE RATES
15. Amount of Line 14 taxable
a��he spousal tax rate,or
transfers unde�Sec. 9116
(a)(i.z�x.oa_ 7 7 2 0 9 . 2 8 is. 0 . p p
16. Amounl ot Line 14[axable
aUinealrate % .o_ 0 . Q 0 ts. 0 . 0 0
1Z Amoun�ofLinet4taxeble
atsiblingraleX.12 � . � � 1]. 0 . � 0
18. AmountoiLinel4taxaCle
atcollarerelrateX.15 0 . 0 0 �g. 0 . 0 �
19. TAXOUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19. � . � �
20. FILL IN THE OVAL IF YOU ARE REpUESTING A REFUND OF AN OVERPAYMENT ❑
Untlar pBnepies ol pepury.I Oeolare I�eve axaminetl�M1is reW m,IncluO�ng amom0anying scM1etlules antl sbtemenls,and to Ne best of my Xnowle0ge antl Deliel,
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DecedenYs Complete Address: 21 11 1080
oecEOENrsr�aMe
ROBERT W• THOMPSON
sraeeTnooaess . _—_ . _ .. . ..- - - -
1135 LAMBS GAP ROAD
CITV .—.. . .. . .--. -" STATE .—_I ZIP
MECHANICSBl1RG IPA ' 17055-
Tax Payments and Credits:
�. Tax Due(Page 2,Llne 19) (i) 0 • 00
2 Gratlifs/Paymenls
A. Prior Paymenls
B.Oiscaunl
(Seeinstmcoons-) ToiaiCredits(n»B) (2)
3. In�erest 0 • 00
4. If Line 2 is greater Ihan Line 1 .Line 3,enter Ihe tliflerence.This is�he OVERPAYMENT.
(3� 0 . 00
Fill in oval on Page t,Line 10 to requesta re(und (4) 0 • 00
5- If Cine i .Llne 37s greater�han Llne 2,enterthe dlflerence.Thls is�he TAX DUE. (S) 0 • 00
Make check payable to: REGISTER OF WILLS, AGENT.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
1. Did deceaent make a transfer and'. Ves No
a. relaintheuseorincomeoflheproper�ytransferted ...... ........... .,......_ � Q
............. .
b. retain the right io designate who s�all use Ihe pmperty Iransferred or i�s income .._........................... ❑ ❑X
c. re�ainareversionaryin�erest ......._... ......__ ..._..._ ........... .._.......... ❑ x❑
e. receivethepmmiseforliteo�eitherDaymems,benefitsorcare? ........................._................._......._ � Q
2. It tleath wcurred after Dec.12,19ffi,did decedenl ironsfer pmpetly within one year of death
withoW�eceivingatlequateconsideralion7 ,.......... ......_.... , � Q
__....... ...........
3. Diddecedentownan'inlmstfororpayable-upan-0ea�hbankaccountorsecuritya�hisorherdea�h7 ......... ❑ Q
4. Did dece0ent own an individual re�iremenl account,annuity or other non-proba�e pmperty,which
containsabeneficiarytlesignalion�.......... _._._. ._........ ....._._. ......__ ❑ Q
IF 7HE ANSWER 70 ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS YES,YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
For tlates oi tleath on or after July 1, 1994,antl 6etore Jan. 1, 1995,t�e[�ra�e imposed on t�e net value oi transiers to or for me use oi ihe surviving sDouse
is 3 percent[72 P.S. §9116(a)(1.7)(I)�,
For tlates of dea�h on or after Jan. 1, 1995,the�ax rale imposetl on the net value of Iransfers to or for Ihe use of�he surviving spouse is 0 percen�
[72 PS. §9116(a)(1.1)(ii�].The slatute does no�exempt a transier to a surviving spouse fmm ta�e,and the staNtory requiremen�s for tlisclosure of assets antl
fling a tax retum are slill applicable even if Ihe surviving spouse is Ihe only beneficiary.
For dales of death on or after July 1, 2000:
• The tax rate imposed on Ihe net value of Iransfers fmm a deceased chiltl 21 years of age or younger at death to or for the use of a natural parent,an
adoplive parenl or a step-parent of Ihe child is 0 pemenl[72 P.S.§9116(a�(12)],
• The t�rate Imposetl on Ne net value ot transiers(o or lor the use ai the tlecedenCs llneal 6eneficianes I5 4.5 percen�,except as noted in[72 P.S. §9116(a)(1)].
• The tax rale Imposed on Ihe nel value of trensfers to or for the use o/Ihe decedenCs siblings is 12 percent�72 P.S.§9116(a)�1_3)).A sibling Is define4
under Section 9102, as an Individuel who has at leasl one parentin common with Ihe decedent,whether by blood or adoplion.
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pennsylvania SCHEDULE E
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�rv„eairavicernxae-uaN CASH, BANK DEPOSITS 8 MISC.
aEsicEuroECEOENr PERSONAL PROPERTY
ESTATE OF: FILE NUMBER:
ROBERT W. THOMPSON 21 11 1080
Include Ihe pmceeas ot liligalion antl Ihe date Ihe o�oceetls wera received by the eslale.
All property jointly owned with rlgh[of sunivorship mus[be tliscloseE on Schetlule F.
ITEM
NUMBER DESCRIPTION VALUE AT DATE
OF DEATH
i Litigation proceeds from ashestos lawsuit 78 ,799 . 78
TOTAL�AIsoenleronLineS,RecapiWlation� b �8,799. 78
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oeanarMeNro�AeveHu= FUNERAL EXPENSES AND
aEso=ri."oECEoeNi�uk" qDMINISTR4TIVE COSTS
ESTATE OF FILE NIIMBER
ROBERT W. THOMPSON 21 11 1080
�acetlenPs debb must be reportetl on ScheEule I.
ITEM
NUMBER �ESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A. FUNERAL EXPEfVSES'.
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B. A�MINISTRATNECOSiS'.
1. PersonalRepresentaliveCommissions�,
Name�s�oiPersanalRepresen�a�ive�s)
SVeetA40ress
Ciry Sta�e ZIP
YeahSf Commi55ion Pdid'.
p. anomeyFees: David H Stone, Esquire 1,175 . 0�
3. FamilyExempGort��Ildecetlenfsa4Jressisno�NeSameasdaimanYs,atlachexplanation.)
Claimam
SVeP1A0�ress
Ciry Slate ZIP
Rele�ionshlp ol Geimant lo Decetlsnt
a� arooa�eFees: Cumberland County Register of Wills 80 . 50
5 AccountantFres�.
a. iaxReNrnPreparerFees:
�. Register of Wills-addl short certificates 15 • 00
2 Register of Wills-addl probate costs 190 . 00
3 Register of Wills-filing Inh tax return B Inv 30 . 00
4 Reserve for closing expenses 100 • 00
TOTAL(AlsoenleronCine9,Recap7lulaiion) S y,590 . 50
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�N�Ea�,A�vcErqxaE,uRH BENEFICIARIES
RES;OEVi9ECEDENi
ESTATE OF: FILE NUMBER:
ROBERT W• THOMPSON 21 11 1080
RELATIONSHIPTOOECEDENi AMOUNTORSHAftE
NUMBER NAME AND AOJRESS OF PERSON(5)RECEIVING PROPERTV Do Not Liat Truatee�s) OF ESTATE
� TA%ABLEOISTRIBUTION$ IlnclutleouppMspousalJisinbWionsanOtransfersuntler
Sac.97 f6(a)p2].)
i FAYE L THOMPSON Spousal 77,209 • 28
1135 LAMBS GAP ROAD
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-
ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNiS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS SHOWN ABOVE ON LWES 15 THROUGH 18 OF REV4500 COVER SHEET,AS APPROPRIATE.
II. NON�iAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS:
A. SPOUSAL�ISTRIBUTIONS UNDER SECTION 9113 FOR WHICH AN ELECTION TO TAX IS NOT TAKEN:
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B.CHARRABLE ANO GOVERNMENTAL DISTRIBUTIONS'.
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LAST in12LL AND TESTAMENT OF Rn�E:�T W. TfiC�vIpSON
I, RUBERT W. THONpSGid, o£ the lownship ,f Hampden, Countp
�'=" C.unberland and Scate of Pennsylvania , being of sound and dis-
posing mird, memory and under,tanding, do maka , p��Ablish and de-
clare this my Last Will and Testament , h=reby revoking and making
�ioid ar.r e,_u ?_1 orio !� ;
r 1-lls hp �he at ar.p ti^s h�retofore made ,
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� 1.
I di:ect the payment �i ail my just debts ama funeral expensa�
:s soon a£ter my der.ease as the same can conveniently be done .
2.
All the rest , residue and rama.inder o£ my estate , real � per-
sonal aad m-_xed, o£ whatsoaver nature ar.d where�oever situate ,. I
�ive , devise and bequeath to my wi£e, P'ay L . Thom s �
c�
and in fe P on,-�solutelp-, � ;�
e simple . -- - -
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3 . -
In r,'�-; z vA nt m -��1' - �
y wi£e should r -� -�'` ��
p edecease me or should die wi+�in ��
thirty (30) day� £rem t}�e date o£ m}� death, I give , devi;e and
bequeatn my estate as follows: �
� • I.^. the event my son, 'Javid R. Thomnson is ?1 �Aar� �£
��E =r "--=r, ne shall r_^=_
-_ _ vs the entire estate absolutely a�i.0
_• _r. =cs =;.�_. ..._ _ .,.. ;,vid n. 'c��nso!�, has not reeched
-�- Q , my estate s'�:ail be dietrib�.iteJ. a�� follows :
(1� • 1'4l -ai£e 's diamond rin�, together with �����g
iie:�s � ., £urnit;ir� , Jesyelr-
Y �nd ot;•:��r n=rsor.al
-- -- � - `- � =r _ - „n, q�„_.� @. . -
-�- -_ � i_�n��:���n
� 2) . All the rest, rasidue and remainder o£
my esY.ate shall he r.onverted to �ash by my Executor
and paid to Cumberland County National Bank and
Trust Company� in trust � nevertheless � to invest
and reinvest and to pay for the maintenance , support
a�d education o£ my son, David R. Thompson, such
."'Ag ?� _Il +s•? gnla aic,•pnri �.,n :r T�'� __ _' _a= _
are reasonably na<�ssary �or these purposes, I
authorize payment from principal as we11 as inco�ne
� even though tne trust may be exhausted thereby.
4Jti2n :ny son reaches age 21, the trust sha11 c�.ase �
ar.d determine and the balance o£ t!�e principal,
togc�her with any undisLributed income shall be paid
to him.
4 .
? nominate , constit�ite and appoint ml wi£e , Fay L. Thompson,
�zecuirix of this ny Last Wi11 and Te�;ament , and in the avent
she should predecease me or for any reason be unabi� or unwilling
to act .:is such, then I nsminate , constitute and appoint my son,
David R. Thcmpson, if he has reached age 21, but i£ he has not
reacned age 21 on tn�_= .'ate of my death, I nominate , constitute and
appoir.�� �ay si�ter-in-lavr, Shir'_ey Umholtz, o£ Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
-�rar.ia , c - ce the Eze�,utrix of this my La:;t V7ill and Testam=nt �:n
___ - " _' -L'. E-a3d.
-� �- �=_� � -�-'-=�� . - .�� . .. ..;, :cr.tc set m� hand :n:1 seal this
day o£ Pbv_mber , 1975 .
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3igned, ses�a:i, y-.�iie:z� s..,. _�_larad oy thz above
named Robert W. Thnmpson, as and £or his Last Will and
Testatrient , in the presence of us who havz >>ibscribed our
_--= = �=r=to �s vritnesses, at the request ii said testator,
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HANOLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, ��P � 16533
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'�, ESTATE OFROBERTTHOMPSON
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP cnn'drGiiu vnaian 16533
A1"fORNEYS AT LAW sa-ie�e-a�a
1300 LINGLESTOWN HOAO,SIIITE 2
HARNISBUHG,PA1)HO CHECKNO. CHECKDATE VEYpOqNO. �
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Seventy-eight thousand seven huntlred ninety-nine and seventy- �
eighU100 $78.79978 -
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10 THE DAVID THOMPSON, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT 'vo�on oaa�vs—� I�
'� ORDER THOMPSON
OF
nut.nAizeo siorvnnae
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HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP � .�•533
TEMP DAVID THOMPSON, EXECUTOR OF THE ES7ATE OF ftOBERT 16533
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ESTATE OF ROBERT T40MPSON
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� DAVIDR.THOMPSON,Executor CNILACTION—LAW =� '—
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� ofthe Estate of ROBERT W. THOMPSON, � � �'� '
. Petitioner '� �' =,',
ORDER
� ANn rvOw, t6is 'y'�"day of ��_, 2014, upon consideration of the
foregoing petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner is authorized to enter into a
settlement in the gross sum of$308,Q80.00. Petltioner is authorized to sign a release and to mazk ��
.. the matter settled, discontinued, and ended as to the De�endents.
' � The settlement proceeds shall be distributed as follows: . �
(a) payment of counsePPees in�the amount of$119,654.50 to the law firms of -
Handler; Henning&Rosenberg, LLP; Cory, Watson, Ccowder&DeGads, PC; �
. and Shrader&Associates, LLP from the funds due; �
� (b) payment of costs in the amount of$17,486.60,and the Medicare lien satisfaction
in the amount of$14,239.33, m the law firms of Handler,Henning&Rosenbeig,
LLP; Cory,Watson,Crowder&DeGaris, PC; and Shrader&Associates, LLP
from the funds due; and
(c) the balance of the settlement is apportioned as follows �
(i) Wrongfiil Death Action:
. Fay L. Thompson,DecedenYs spouse - $78,799.79;
(ii) Survival Action: .
Petitioner,David R. Thompson, Executor of the Estate of Robert
W. Thompson- $78,799.78.
� � � � BY THE CO RT
� TRUE COPY FROM RECORD /l/ /1 D� ����
In Testimony wheieof.I here unto sat my hand � /�/
antl[h of seld el Cerlisle,Pa'>/
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Gregory M. Feather(PA 79456)
FIANDLER�HENNING&ROSENBERG�LLP
1?00 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisbwg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000 �
Fa�c 717.2333029 �
feather@hlulaw.com Attomeys for Pctitioner
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CTJMBERLAND COUNTY
No l �_ �-� 5�� cU �
DAVIDR. THOMPSON, Executor CNILACTION—LAW
of the Estate of ROBERT W. THOMPSON,
Petitioner �
�. PETITION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT
:OF WROLVGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL ACTION �
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF THE COUAT:
The Petitioner, David R. Thompson, Executor of the Estate of Robert W. Thompson, by
and through his attomeys, HnrvnLex, HervNmc & Roservseac, LLP, by Gregory M. Feather,
Esq, pecitions this Honorable Court to entec an Order permitting settlement of this action, and in _
support thereof avers u follows:
1. Decedent, Robert W. Thompson, was bom on May 21, 1921, and is survived by _
his wife;Fay L. Thomoson, a�d child David R. Thomnson.
2. Pe4tioner, David R. Thompson, is an adult individual currenfly residing at 199
Beagle Club Road, Cazlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. He was appointed �
Executor of the Estate of Robert W. Thompson on October 13, 2011. A copy of the Short
Certificate is attach hereto, made a part hereof, and marked"Exhibit A."
3. Decedent, Robert W. Thompson, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in July of �
201 I by Thomas 7. Cnifone, M.D.
4. Decedent, RobeR W. Thompson, died on September 6, 2011, as a result of
mesothelioma. A copy of the Death Certificate is attached hereto, made a pert hereof, and
mazked"E�ibit B."
5. Decedent, Robert W. Thompson, died testate and pxoceeds of this settlement will
be dishibuted under the provisions of his last will and testament. A copy of the DecedenYs Last
Will and Testament is attached hereto,utade a part Lereof, and marked"Exhibit C."
6. Petitioner, David R. Thompson, individually and as Executor of the Estate of
Robert W. Thompson, brought clauns against Babcock & Wilcox, CBS-Westinghouse, Celotex,
Fibreboazd, Foster Wheeler, Johns Manville, Leslie Controls, Met Life, and Owens-Corning,
which are asbestos=insulation manufacturers, as a result of DecedenYs asbestos exposure.
7. The aforemenrioned asbestos manufacturers have offered settlements in the
following amounts, for a total settlement of$308,980.00:
a. Babcock &Wilcox- $6,750:00
b. CBS-Wesringhouse-$liQ000.00
a � Celotex - $6,800
d. ' Fibreboazd- $10,260
e. FosterWheeler- $3Q000.00 �
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If. Johns Manville- $26,250.00
� g. Leslie Controls- $40,000.00
h�. Met Life - $2Q000.00
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'�, i. Owens-Corning-$18,920.00 �
� 8. Counse] is o£the professionzl opinion that the proposed settlement is reasonable
and proper under the circumstances of this case.
9. PeStioner is also of Ihe opinion tUat the proposed settlement is reasonable.
10. Petitioner, David R. Thompson, retained the law Srms of Handler, Hecwng &
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Rosenberg, LLP; Cory, Watson, Crowder & DeGaris, PC; and Shrader & Associates, LLP to
�represent the Estate of Robert Pl. Thompson against the manufacturers of asbestos products that
!I caused Decedent's itijuries. A copy of the Contingency Fee Agreement is attached heretq made .
�I a part hereof,and mazked"E�chibit D."
�. 11. Counsel haz incurred general case expenses in the amount of $17,486.60 in
�� ' obtaining all settlements. Copies of commsePs itemized expenses aze attached hereto, made a part
, hereof, and marked"E�chibit E."
I12. Medicaze has asserted a lien in the aznount of$14,239.33 for costs incurred from
' paying for the treatment of DecedenPs asbestos-related injuries. A copy of the Medicere
�I subrogation letter is attacbed hereto, made a part hereof, and mazked"Exhibit F."
12. Counsel has reduced its attomey fees to 25% of the Jolws Manville�settlement,
which amounts to $6,562.50. Counsel requests fees of 40% of the remaining settlements, which
amounts to �113,092.00. Copies of the SetUement Disbursement Sheets aze attached heretq
made a part hereof, and mazked"E�ibit G."
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13. After deducting general case expe�ses, the Medicare lien repayment amount, end
attorneys' fees from the gross settlement of$308,980.00, a net settlement of$157,599.57 is lefr
for disbursement between the Wrongful Death and Survival Beaeficiaries.
14, The Depaztment of Revenue has approved the proposed allocation of the net
proceeds of the settlement and attomeys' fees and expenses, as follows:
(a) For the Wrongful Death Action, 50% of the ne[ settlement proceeds to
DecedenYs statutory beneficiazies under the intestacy laws of
Pennsylvania in the amount of$78,799.79;and
(b)� For the Survival Actioq 50% of the net settlement proceeds to the Estate
of RobeR W. Thompson in the amount of$78,99998.
Written approval from the Department of Revenue is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and
mazked"Exhibit H." �
15. In accordance with 20 Pa.C.S. § 2103, the statutory beneficiazies of Deceden£s
Estate aze DecedenYs spouse, Fay L. Thompson, and DecedenPs child,David R. Thompson.
16. Pursuant to Pennsylvania's Survival Statute, 42 Pa.C.S. § 8302, $78,79998,
representing the proceeds of the Survival AcSon settlement, is to be dishibuted to Petitioner,
David R. Thompson, Executor of the Estate of Robert W. Thompson, and will be disRibuted
thereafter pursua�t to DecedenYs Last Will and Tes[ament. See Ex. C.
17. Pursuant to Pennsylvania's Wrongfiil Death Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 8301, DecedenYs
adult child has no pecuniary interest and, therefore, is not entitled to recover proceeds under the
Wrongfu] Death settlement. Therefoze, $78.,799.99, renresenting the proceeds of the Wrongfiil
Death settlement, is to be distributed to Decedent's spouse, Fay L. Thompson.
WxexcFoaE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court to:
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(a) Authorize the payment oF counsel fees in the arnount of$119,654.SQ costs
� in the amount of$17,486.60, and the Medicaze lien in the amount of
$14,239.33,to the law firms of Handler, Henning& Rosenberg, LLP;
' Cory, Watson, Crowder&DeGaxis,PC; and Shrader &Associates, LLP
; from the funds due;
I (6) . Approve allocation of the net setUement as accepted by Ihe Department of
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� Revenue asfollows:
; (i) $78,799.79 (50%)to the Wrongfui Death Acfion; and
�, (ii) $78,799.78 (50%) to the Survival Action;
(c) Direct diskibudon of the net pioceeds of the settlement of$157,599.57,as
follows:
(i) Wrongfiil Death Aclion:
(A) Fay L. Thompson,DecedenYs spouse -$78,799.79.
(ii) Survival Action:
(A) Petilioner,llavid R. Thompson, Executor of the
Estate of Roben W. Thompson- 598,799.78.
Respectfully submitted,
- BtER EttNING&ROSENBERG�LLP
Date: July�7 , 2014 By:
� G�egory M. Fea er(PA 79456)
� � Ph. 717.238200 �
feather@hhrl .com
or Petitioner Dwid R. Thompson,
Executor af ihe Estate ofRabert A! Thompson
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COYI:NONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVAI�IA
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DATE: 6/27/2014
Esta[e of:
DAVID H STONE ROBERT W THOMPSON
414 BRIDGE ST
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070- 1927 DateofDeath: 9/6/2011
File Number: 2111 -1080
DearDAVID H STONE:
The Departme�t of Revenue has been advised that the above-referenced esta[e is
presently involved in litigatioa The Department will suspe�d further activiry on this
estate un[il 6/25/2015 .
You are required [o notify the Department when the status changes or the extension
date expires.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the number below.
Sincerely,
LAUREL FULMER
Inheritance Tax Division
Telephone: 717-787-6505
FAX: 717-772-0412
TDD# 1-800-447-3020 (Service for taxpayers
with special hearing and/or speaking needs)
STONE LnFAVEA & SHEKLETSKI
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
914 BRI�GE STREET
OAVIO X.STONE POST OFFICE BOX E OF COV NSEL
GERAI31 J.SMENLETSKI New Cumaexiwn�.PA 19O"JO LHARLES H.STONE
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File No.: 21-11-1080
Grec[ings:
Please find enclosed two origi�al Inheritance 't'ax Returns, and an original Inventory
form in the above refe�enccd estate. I am also enclosing two (2) checks, one in the amount of
$30.00 foc thc required filing fee and one in the amount of$190.00 fo� additional probate fee.
Enclosed is a copy of the cover page of the Inheritance Tax R.eturn and a copy of the
Inventory Fo�m. Please time stamp those copies and rctum them to us in the enclosed self-
addressed, stamped envelope, which I have provided for your convenicnce.
Please note that [hese documents are being sen[ via regular iJnited States Mail and this
letter has been post marked on February 23, 2015.
Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter. Please dod[ hcsitate to contact
us should you have any questions regarding this mattcr.
Verv trulv vours.
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