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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-15 PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Petitioner(s)named below,who is/are 18 years of age or older,apply(ies)for Letters as specified below,and in support thereof aver(s)the following and respectfully requests the grant of Letters in the appropriate form: Decedent's Information Name: John Z.Hoover File No: 21-15 ' a/k/a: (Assigned by Register) a/k/a: a/k/a: Social Security No: Date of Death: 06/22/2015 Age at Death: 92 Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, S „PA (State)with his/her last principal residence at 275 Steelstown Road,Newville 17241 Newville tJ61'-A �RarJpA '..,A A A-I, Cumberland Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County Decedent died at 275 Steelstown Road,Newville 17241 Newville Cumberland PA Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough County State Estimate of value of decedent's property at death: If domiciled in Pennsylvania...................... All personal property $ o 000.00 If not domiciled in Pennsylvania................ Personal property in Pennsylvania $ �_ rr en,. If not domiciled in Pennsylvania................ Personal property in County $ 3: C— c' Value of real estate in Pennsylvania................................................................... $ M - 119,000.00 ® TOTAL ESTIMATED VfYl1g F 3 l2 000.00 Real estate in Pennsylvania situated at 275 Steelstown Road,Newville 17241 Newville :' Cf) CurrAjeKbnd (Attach additional sheets,if necessary.) t7 �- Street address,Post Office and Zip Code City,Township or Borough r `j .-j� CountVE e-' C co r tn"I J7 © A. Petition for Probate and Grant of Letters Testamentary { CI1 O Petitioner(s)aver(s)that he/she/they is/are the Executor(s)named in the Last Will of the Decedent,dated 02128/2013 OO and Codicil(s) thereto dated Renunciations were signed by Carolyn Hoover-Kocher,Phyllis L. Keiter and Joseph C. Hoover on July 6.2015. State relevant circumstances(e.g.,renunciation,death of executor,etc.) Except as follows:after the execution of the instrument(s)offered for probate,Decedent did not marry,was not divorced,was not a party to a pending divorce proceeding wherein the grounds for divorce had been established as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.§3323(g),and did not have a child born or adopted;and Decedent was neither the victim of a killing nor ever adjudicated an incapacitated person. M NO EXCEPTIONS ❑ EXCEPTIONS ❑ B. Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration (If applicable) c.t.a.,d.b.n.,d.b.n.c.t.a.,pedente lite,durante absentia.durante minoritate If Administration,c.t.a ord.b.n.c.t.a.,enter date of Will in Section A above and complete list of heirs. Except as follows:Decedent was not a party topending divorce proceedingwherein the grounds for divorce had been established as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.§3323(g)and was neither the victim of a killing nor ever adudicated an incapacitated person. 0 NO EXCEPTIONS ❑ EXCEPTIONS 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(attach additional sheets,if necessary): Name Relationship Address Form RW-02 rev.10-11-2011 Copyright(c)2011 form software only The Lackner Group,Inc. Page 1 of 2 Oath of Personal Representative Official Use Only COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA } } SS: COUNTY OF Cumberland } Petitioner(s)Printed Name Petitioner(s)Printed Address Bradley E. Hoover 22 Timber Lane Newville, PA 17241 (717)226-0181 The Petitioner(s)above-named swea'r(s)or affirm(s)the statements in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of Petitioner(s)and that, as Pers,onai Representative(s the dent,Peti io er(s)will well and truly administer the estate according to law. _ Sworn to or affirmed an subscribed before Date -7^ �7-abl me this T"' day of ��J � Date By: �� �l�Y "j/'lr� Date For the Register Date BOND Required? YES NO To the Register of Wills: FEES: � Please enter my appearance by my signature below: Letters.......................................... $ i-�C�� Attorney Signature: ( L4 )Short Certificate(s)......... `� '{� ry ( 3 )Renunciation(s).............. o ( )Codicil(s)........................ G_ M n ( )Affidavit(s)...................... : Br ey L.Griffie -� Bond............................................. 7 )> [ Supreme Court r-- M M Commission.................................. ID Number: 34349 �� � co Other �l(� irj x p O lcj C-) (Z) :m Firm Name: Griffie&Associates P.C.C7 g Zo -3 '*1 In h.tfLu l'wlrl (S Address: 396 Alexander Spring Roadr,Sxfte 1 fD r— ti U) O Carlisle,PA 17015 Phone: 717-243-5551 Automation Fee............................ Fax: JCSFee....................................... E-mail: bgriffie@griffielaw.com TOTAL......................................... $ 3ol�.SZ� DECREE OF THE REGISTER Date of Death: 06/22/2015 Social Security No: Estate of John Z.Hoover File No: 21-15 —_71.0, a/k/a: AND NOW, <)G I'S , in consideration of the foregoing Petition, satisfactory proof having been present before me, IT IS DECREED that Letters Testamentary are hereby granted to Bradley E. Hoover in the above estate and(if applicable)that the instrument(s)dated 02/28/2013 described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record keertofWilfs sWill( nd C �ofDecedent. Form RW-02 rev.to/11/2011 Copyright(c)2011 form software only T L ter"blld�� Page 2 of 2 RECORDED OFFICE OF EGISTER OF WILLS 701 JUL 8 AM 9 A7 WILL AND TESTAMENT' 0RPHANS" CDU IuMBERLAND CO., i),% OF JOHN Z. HOOVER I, JOHN Z. HOOVER, of 275 Steelstown Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all previous Wills and Codicils heretofore made by me. FIRST I order and direct my Executor hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses and expenses involved or connected with the administration of my estate as soon after my death as is reasonably possible. I direct my Executor to pay all inheritance, estate, succession and legacy taxes, to which my estate or the transfer of any property hereunder may be subject, and to charge such taxes as part of the expenses of the administration of my estate, being deducted and paid from the residue of my estate and not to be deducted in any manner from any specific bequests made herein. However, my Executor need not accelerate and pay those unmatured obligations which, in his, her or its opinion, it might be proper and more advantageous to retain or renew and pay as they become due and payable. If I do not own a burial plot or a grave marker at the time of my death, I authorize my Executor/Executrix, in his, her or its sole discretion, to purchase a GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 1 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 burial_plot.and to erecta suitable grave.marker.at my.grave, and to expend sums from my y 4 estate for this purpose. SECOND I give, devise„and, bequeath the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of whatever nature and.wheresoever situate,' together with all insurance proceeds thereon,in equal shares to my children, CAROLYN. HOOVER-KOCHER; BRADLEY E. HOOVER, JOSEPH C. HOOVER and PHYLLIS,L. KEITER, providing that.they survives me by sixty(60) days,per stirpes. I - THIRD I have specifically,not provided,for any type of:distribution iri this my Last Will and Testament to my wife, Myrtle L. Hoover, not out of want of affection; but because I have determined that my estate planning,needs will be best served by providing the i distribution of my estate.,as,hereinbefore set forth. FOURTH Any devise or distribution under this Last Will and Testament which is payable to f any beneficiary who may be under twenty-five (25)years of age or, in the judgment of my Executor/Executrix, mentally, disabled, shall be held in a separate trust by my. i Executor/Executrix as trustee until such beneficiary reaches twenty-five (25)years of age or during such period of disability. In the event of,a disabled beneficiary who is receiving any government benefits,that may be,adversely affected by the receipt of distribution from this my Last Will and Testament, my Executor or Executrix hereinafter named is specifically authorized to establish a Supplemental Needs .Trust into which the GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East,Suite D. Carlisle,PA, 17013 Page 2 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 (c) To manage, operate, repair, improve, mortgage or lease on any terms any real estate held or owned by my estate. (d) To operate any business that I may own at my death. (e) To invest any funds of my estate in any stocks, bonds, notes or other securities or property, real or personal, without regard to the principle of diversification or any other statute or general rule of law in his, her or its absolute discretion, it being my intention to give my Executor/Executrix the broadest investment powers possible, providing such investments do not unnecessarily prevent the prompt settlement of my estate. (f) To sell or otherwise dispose of any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, at any time forming a part of my estate in any manner and on such terms and conditions as my Executor/Executrix shall see fit in his, her or its absolute discretion. (g) To borrow money for the payment of taxes or for any other proper purposes in the administration of my estate, and to mortgage or pledge estate assets as security. (h) To compromise claims without court approval including, but not limited to, any controversies with the United States of America or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania concerning estate and inheritance taxes on any interests that may pass under this my Last Will and Testament. (i) To distribute in cash or in kind upon any division or distribution of my estate. GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 4 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 (j) To access, use and control any digital device that I may own or have license to use (such as computers, cell phones, etc.) for purposes of accessing, controlling, deleting, transferring and distributing any digital asset and digital account that I may own or have license to use, to the extent then authorized by law. My Executor/Executrix has authority to obtain any username, login, password or other electronic credential associated with any of my digital devices, digital assets and digital accounts. (k) To undertake any and all acts deemed. necessary and proper by my Executor/Executrix for the proper, advantageous and prompt management of the settlement of my estate. (1) To disclaim any benefits to which I may have been entitled posthumously, whether said benefits result from distribution from an estate, trust or any other such account. (m) In general, to exercise all powers in the management of my estate which any individual could exercise in the management of similar property owned in his own right, upon such terms and conditions as to him, her or it may seem best and to execute and deliver all instruments and to do all acts which he, she or it deems necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this, my Last Will and Testament. SIXTH No interest of any beneficiary of my estate, either in income or in principal, shall be subject to anticipation or pledge, assignment, sale or transfer in any manner, nor shall GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 5 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 any beneficiary have the power in any manner to charge or encumber his interest either in income or principal, nor shall the interest of any beneficiary be liable or subject in any manner while in the possession of my Executor/Executrix for the liability of such beneficiary. SEVENTH I nominate, constitute and appoint my children, CAROLYN HOOVER- KOCHER and BRADLEY E. HOOVER, as Co-Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In the event Carolyn Hoover-Kocher or Bradley E. Hoover is deceased, unable or unwilling to serve or shall cease to serve for any reason whatsoever, then I nominate, constitute and appoint my remaining Executor and my daughter, PHYLLIS L. KEITER, as Co-Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In the event Phyllis L. Keiter or my remaining originally named Executor is deceased, unable or unwilling to serve or shall cease to serve for any reason whatsoever, then I nominate, constitute and appointment the remaining Executor and my son, JOSEPH C. HOOVER, Co-Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. I direct that my Executor/Executrix shall not be required to give or post bond for the faithful performance of his, her or its duties in this or any other jurisdiction. EIGHTH I hereby declare it to be my expressed desire that my Executor/Executrix employ the law firm of Griffie & Associates, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for legal advice and assistance regarding this my last Will and Testament, they having considerable knowledge of my affairs, views and wishes respecting any matters that may arise at the GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East,Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 6 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 probate of this instrument, the administration of my estate, and the execution of the powers herein mentioned. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this, my Last Will and Testament, consisting of nine (9) typewritten pages, the first six (6)©of which bear my signature on the side margin, for purpose of identification, this .p day of ,C 32013. WITNS HN Z. WOOVER i GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 7 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 ACKNOWLEDGMENT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: : SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND I, JOHN Z. HOOVER, the Testator 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 for the purposes therein expressed. HN Z. IM6VER Sworn or affirmed and acknowledged before me by the Testator this day of , 2013. iD Commonwealth of Pe AIA NOTARIAL SEAL KELLY L PEREZ Notary Public Cart le Borough,Cumberland County Commission Expires Janua 25 2018 GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street J 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 8 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND WE, and the witnesses whose names are attached to the foregoing document, being duly qualified according to law, do depose and say that we were present and saw the Testator sign and execute the instrument as his Last Will and Testament; that he signed willingly and that he executed it as his free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed; that each subscribing witness in the hearing and sight of the Testator signed the Last Will and Testament as witnesses and that to the best of our knowledge the Testator was at the time 18 or more years of age, of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence. Sworn or affirmed and subscribed before me by (� and �6b(O C , &SSthis day of " C , 2013. Commonwealth of Penn la —kui/t", NOTARIAL SEAL No-Publ' KELLY L PEREZ Notary Public Carlisle Borough,Cumberland County My Commission ares January 25,2018 GRIFFIE&ASSOCIATES Attorneys At Law 200 N. Hanover Street 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite D Carlisle,PA 17013 Page 9 of 9 Chambersburg,PA 17201 RENUNCIATION REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Estate of John Z. Hoover Deceased Joseph C. Hoover in my capacity/relationship as nn ame son of the above Decedent, hereby renounce the right to administer the Estate of the Decedent and respectfully request that Letters be issued to r .Bradley E. Hoover s F W 1 a� 07W86]101fo`-- (Date (Sig LU e) �, � �Y Joseph C. Hoover C.) o� op CZ, (") --i % 152 East Jeanine Drive (Street Address) Tempe, AZ 85284 (City,State,Zip) Executed in Register's Office Executed out of Register's Office Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed Before the undersigned personally appeared the before me this da party executing this renunciation and certified y that he or she executed the renunciation for the of purposes stated within on i D-day of Deputy for Register of Wills Notary Public My Commission Expires: (Signature and seal of Notary or other official qualified to administer oaths. Show date of expiration of Notary's commission.) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL.SEAL ROBIN J.BASSE R,Notary Public Carliskl�e Borough,CUMBERLAND COUNTY Form RW-06 Rev.10-13-2006 Copyright(c)2006 form software only he lrWNW6n Expires nl 17,2018 l�Wf� EXp� Ap RENUNCIATION REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Estate of John Z. Hoover Deceased (, Phyllis L. Keiter in my capacity/relationship as (Print ame daughter of the above Decedent, hereby renounce the right to administer the Estate of the Decedent and respectfully request that Letters be issued to Bradley E. Hoover OVD61201 (Da — —Y (Signature) Phyllis L. Keiter w CD U-- 340 Mountain View Road Of C.3 �, (Street Address) G] co Li fUj cin _l Q m Shippensburg, PA 17257 UC- (City,State,Zip) W �• .� LU Executed in Register's Office Executed out of Register's Office Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed Before the undersigned personally appeared the before me this day party executing this renunciation and certified that he or she executed the ren riation for the of purposes stated within on tn; day Of . Deputy for Register of Wills Notary Publi My Commission Expires: (Signature and seal of Notary or other official qualified to administer oaths. Show date of expiration of Notary's commission.) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL ROBIN J.BASSETT,Notary Public Carlisle Borough,CUMBERLAND COUNTY Form RW-06 Rev.10-13-2006 Copyright(c)2006 form software only[he fol ft, Ston Ex fres A ril 17,2019 RENUNCIATION REGISTER OF WILLS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Estate of John Z. Hoover Deceased Carolyn Hoover-Kocher in my capacity/relationship as nn ame daughter of the above Decedent, hereby renounce the right to administer the Estate of the Decedent and respectfully request that Letters be issued to Bradley E. Hoover t� 07/0015 re) ) �'-- (Signature) _.i Carolyn Hoover-Kocher ua rn C-) U_ L-L_ cx: �: �.. 340 Mountain View Road (Street Address) cj� CLn Shippensburg, PA 17257 ..' Lf7 :E (CitY,State,Zip) Li WC) C%,O Executed in Register's Office Executed out of Register's Office Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed Before the undersigned personally appeared the before me this day party executing this renunciation and certified that he or she executed the ren�1 ,�(ation for the of purposes stated within on tf3iv (��day of , 'gl)L� . G Deputy for Register of Wills Notary Public My Commission Expires: (Signature and seal of Notary or other official qualified to administer oaths. Show date of expiration of Notary's commission.) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL ROBIN J.BASSETT,Notary Public Carlisle Borough,CUMBERLAND COUNTY Form RW-06 Rev.10-13-2006 Copyright(c)2006 form software onl hL'ljchCrl�r'o ipp Expires April 17,2019