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PETITION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS
Estate of Norman L SOMERS No. c::J.-./- 0 I - ~ 3 7
also known as
, Deceased
Social Security No. 211-03-2578
Bettie J SOMERS
Petitioner(s), who is/are 18 years of age or older, apply)ies) for:
(COMPLETE "A" OR "B" BELOW:)
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A. Probate and Grant of Letters and aver that Petitioner(s) is/are the execut ~_ named in the Last Will of the
Decedent, dated March 23, 1989 and codicil(s) dated
See attached Renunciation of E. Duane Somers, first named Executor. Renunciation is due to incapacity of E.
Duane Somers to serve.
State relevant circumstances, e.g., renunciation, death of executor, ete
Except as follows, Decedent did not marry, was not divorced and did not have a child born or adopted after execution of the documents offered
for probate; was not the victim of a killing and was never adjudicated incapacitated:
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B. Grant of Letters of Administration
(c.t.a., d.b.n.c.t.a.: pendente lite. durante absentia; durante minoritate)
Petitioner(s) after a proper search has/have ascertained the Decedent left no Will and was survived by the following spouse
(if any) and heirs:
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Name
Relationship
Residence
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(COMPLETE IN ALL CASES:) Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Decedent was domiciled at death in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with his/her last family or principal
residence at 7-B Mainsville Road, Shippensburg, Southampton Township, Pennsylvania
(list street, number and municipality)
Decedent, then 87 years of age, died 12/08/2000 _' at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg PA
(Location)
Decedent at death owned property with estimated values as follows:
(if domiciled in PA All personal property......................................... $ 30,000.00
(if not domiciled in PA Personal property in Pennsylvania .................... $
(if not domiciled in PA Personal property in County.............................. $
Value of real estate in Pennsylvania ........................................................................................ $
Total..................................................................................................................... $
Real Estate situated as follows:
Wherefore, Petitioner(s) respectfully request(s) the probate of the Last Will and Codicil(s) presented with this Petition and the grant of letters in
the appropriate form to the undersigned:
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Bettie J Somers, 65 West Kinq St., Shippensburg PA 17257
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Oath of Personal Representative
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of CUMBERLAND
The Petitioner(s) above-named swear(s) and affirm(s) that the statements in the foregoing Petition are true
and correct to the best of the knowledge and belief of Petitioner(s) and that, as personal representative(s) of the
Decedent, Petitioner(s) will well and truly administer the.estate ~co.rdiqg tolaw-,,/
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Estate of Norman L SOMERS
DECREElOF REGISTER
Deceased
No.
21-01-237
also known as
Social Security f'[o: 211-03-2578 Date of Death: 12/08/2000
AND NOW, MARCH 5, , 2001 _ , in consideration of the Petition on the
reverse side hereon, satisfactory proof having been presented before me,
IT IS DECREED that Letters I!I Testamentary 0 of Administration
((c.ta., d.b.n.c.t; pendente lite; durante absentia; durante minoriate)
are hereby granted to Bettie J SOMERS
in the above estate and that the instrument(s), if any, dated March 23, 1989
described in the Petition be admitted to probate and filed of record as the Last Will of Decedent.
FEES
Letters .................................... $ 60.00
Short Certificates( s) .......).....
Renunciation ..........................
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Inventory ................................
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Attorney: Forest N Myers, Esq.
1.0. No: 18064
Address: 137 Park Place West
Shippensburg
Telephone: 717 532.9046
PA 17257
532.8879 (fax)
82.00
TOTAL............................ .$
DATE FILED: MARCH 5. 2001
MAILED LETTERS TO ATTORNEY MARCH 5, 2001
H105.905 REV.(09/0m
This is to certifY that this is a true copy of the record which is on file in the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records III accordance
with Act 66, P.L. 304, approved by the General Assembly, June 29, 1953.
WARNING: It is illegal to duplicate this copy by photostat or photograph.
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Robert S. Werman, Jr., MPH
Secretary of Health
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Charles Hardester
State Registrar
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DEe 2 7 2000
Date
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · VITAL RECORDS
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
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NAME Of DECEDENT (FI(Sl Midde. LallI
AGE (Last Bir1tlday) UHOl:fll YEAR
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21-01-237
OATH OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESS
Estate of Norman L SOMERS
No.
also known as
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Harvey 8 Reeder, Esq.
Karen L. Goodman
(each) a subscribing witness to the 0 codicil(s) lEI willi presented herewith, (each) duly qualified according to
law depose(s) and say(s) that they were present ~d saw the above Testator sign the same and
that they signed as a witness at the request of the ~ato~ in thisl . presence ancQ in the
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presence of each other 0 in the presence of the ott~r Cri~g w' I ess(es).
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Karen L. Goodman BeelefSignature)
504 Penn Street
Huntin~don PA 16652
(Address)
Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed
before me this 26th
day of
February , 2001
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Notary Public "
My Commission Expires:
NOTARIAL SEAL ,
DIANE L MANSBERGER, Notary Put' !
Huntingdon Boro, Huntingdon County, p, \
My Convn. Expires April 3. 2C01
(Signature and seal of Notary or other
official qualified to administer oaths. Show
date of expiration of Notary's commission,)
NOTE: To be taken by officer authorized to administer oaths. Please have
present the original or copy of instrument(s) at time of notarization.
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RENUNCIA liON
Estate of Norman L Somers
No. 21
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237
also known as
, Deceased
The undersigned, E Duane Somers, Brother, Executor
(Relationship)
of
(Capacity)
the above Decedent, hereby renounce(s) the right to administer the estate and respectfully request(s) that
Letters Testamentary be issued to Bettie J Somers'
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day of March
2001
Witness my
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E Duane Somers by Bettie J Somers his POA
65 East King Street, Shippensburg
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(Signature)
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(Signature)
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Sworn to or affirmed and subscribed
before me this
day of
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.)
NOTE: Renunciations executed outside the Office of Register of Wills are
required in some counties to be notarized.
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21-01-237
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, NORMAN L. SOMERS, currently residing in the Township of Wayne"
County of Mifflin and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind,
memory and understanding, do hereby make and publish this, my Last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills and Codicils
thereto by me at any time heretofore made.
FIRST: I direct that the costs of settlement of my estate, the
medical and funeral expenses, my just debts, the family allowance and all
the inheritance, estate, transfer or succession tax or taxes due on my
entire estate be paid out of the residue of my estate as soon as may
conveniently be after my decease.
SECOND: I hereby order and direct my personal representative,
hereinafter named, to have a suitable marker or monument erected at my
grave.
It is my wish and desire to be interred in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery,
Mount Union, Pennsylvania.
THIRD: I hereby devise all the remainder of my estate of every
nature and kind and wheresoever situated, real, personal and mixed, unto my
brother, E. Duane Somers.
In the event that my brother sha 11 have
predeceased me, I direct that the residue of my estate shall pass to my
sister-in-law, Bettie J. Somers. In the event that she shall predecease me,
I direct that the residue of my estate shall pass to my nephew, Larry D.
Somers.
FOURTH: I hereby appoint my brother, E. Duane Somers, to be
Executor of this, my Last Will and Testament.
Should he be unable or
unwilling to serve, I then appoint my sister-in-law, Bettie J. Somers, to
serve as illY Executrix in his stead.
III Ute event thai.: Bettie J. Somers is
unable or unwilling to serve, I then appoint my nephew, Larry D. Somers, to
serve in her stead. I here by confer upon my Exec utor or Exec ut rix, a s the
case may be, all such powers as are presently conferred upon a personal
representative by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I declare that I have discussed the matter of this Will with Harvey
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B. Reeder, Esquire, and that he has prepared same. I further declare that I
have carefully read the provisions hereof and that this instrument expresses
my desire and will.
LASTLY: I hereby direct that any personal representative appointed
herein shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of
his duties in any jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, NORMAN L. SOMERS, the Testator, have to
this, my Last Will and Testament, typewritten on one (1) side only of two
(2) sheets of paper, to the first
sheet thereof having subscribed my name
for the purpos,e of identification, subscribed my name and affixed my seal
this t.~~/t// day of MARCH, A.D., 1989.
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Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named, NORMAN
L. SOMERS, as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who
have hereunto subscribed our names at his request as witnesses thereto in
the presence of said Testator and of each other.
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CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE UNDER RULE 5.6(a)
Name of Decedent:
Norman l SOMERS, deceased
Date of Death:
December 08, 2000
Will No.
Admin. No. 2001 - 00237
To the Register:
I certify that notice of beneficial interest required by Rule 5.6(a) of the Orphans' Court Rules was
served on or mailed to the following beneficiaries of the above-captioned estate on June 14, 2001:
Name
Address
E Duane Somers
c/o Bettie J Somers, Attorney-in-Fact, 65 W King St., Shippensburg PA 17257
Notice has now been given to all persons entitled thereto under Rule 5.6(a) except: NONE.
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Forest N. Mye , EsqUire
137 Park Place West
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-9046
Date: 6-U...o\
Capacity: _ Personal Representative
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21-01-237
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, E. DUANE SOMERS, of 21 Cumberland Avenue, Apt. "A", Borough of
Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, do hereby appoint my wife, BETTIE J.
SOMERS, of21 Cumberland Avenue, Apt. "A", Shippensburg, Pennsylvania as my agent
("my agent") with full power of substitution, in the event that my wife is unable to serve as
my agent, I appoint my son, WALTER CREE SOMERS, of 1049 Ashton Drive,
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, as my agent, for me and in my name, to transact all my
business and to manage all my property and affairs as I might do if personally present,
including but not limited to exercising the following powers:
Durable Power of Attorney
This power of attorney shall not be affected by my subsequent disability or
incapacity. All acts done by my agent pursuant to this power during any period of my
disability or incapacity shall have the same effect and enure to my benefit and bind me and
my successors in interest as if I were competent and not disabled.
Management of Assets
1. Cash Accounts. To collect and receive any money and assets to which I may be
entitled; to deposit cash and checks in any of my accounts; to endorse for deposit, transfer
or collection, in my name and for my account any checks payable to my order; and to draw
and sign checks for me and in my name, including any accounts opened by my agent in my
name at any bank or banks, savings society or elsewhere; and to receive and apply the
proceeds of such checks as my agent deems best; and to act as my representative payee for
all Social Security, Medicare, and other federal and state benefits.
2. Stocks and Bonds. To take custody of my stocks, bonds and other investments of
all kinds, to give orders for the sale, surrender or exchange of any such investments and to
receive the proceeds therefrom; to sign and deliver assignments, stock and bond powers and
other documents required for any such sale, assignment, surrender or exchange; to give
orders for the purchase of stocks, bonds and other investments of any kind and to settle for
same; to give instructions as to the registration thereof and the mailing of dividends and
interest; to clip and deposit coupons attached to any coupon bonds, whether now owned by
me or hereafter acquired; to represent me at shareholders' meetings and vote proxies on my
behalf; and generally to handle and manage my investments.
3. Personal Property. To buy or sell at public or private sale for cash or credit or by
any other means whatsoever; to acquire, dispose of, repair, alter or manage my tangible
personal property or any interests therein.
4. Real Estate. To lease, sell, release, convey, extinguish or mortgage any interest in
any real estate I own, including, but not limited to, on such terms as my agent deems
advisable, and to purchase or otherwise acquire any interest in and acquire possession of real
property and to accept all deeds for such property; and to manage, repair, improve, maintain,
restore, build, or develop any real property in which I now have or may later acquire an
interest.
5. Safe Deposit Boxes. To have access to any and all safe deposit boxes now or
hereafter standing in my name; and add to and to remove all or any part of the contents
thereof; and to enter into leases for such safe deposit boxes or surrender same.
6. Insurance. To procure, change, carry or cancel insurance of such kind in such
amounts against any and all risks affecting property or persons against liability, damage or
claim of any sort.
7. Benefit Plans. To apply for and receive any government, insurance and retirement
benefits to which I may be entitled and to exercise any right to elect benefits or payment
options.
'8. Taxes. To prepare, execute and file in my name and on my behalf any tax returns
such as Internal Revenue Service forms numbered 1 through 10,000, including return, report,
protest, application for correction of assessed valuation of real or other property or claim for
refund in any connection with any tax imposed by any government and to obtain an
extension of time for any of the foregoing or to execute waivers of restrictions on the
assessment of deficiency on any tax.
9. Employment of Others. To employ lawyers, investment counsel, accountants,
custodians, physicians, dentists, nurses, therapists, and other persons to render services for,
or to. me, or my estate and to pay the usual and reasonable fees and compensation of such
persons for their services.
10. Claims. To institute, prosecute, defend, compromise or otherwise dispose of and
to appear for me in any proceedings at law or in equity.
11. Medical Procedures. To arrange for and consent to or to withhold medical,
therapeutical and surgical procedures for me, including the administration of drugs.
12. Admission Into Facilities. To apply for my admission into medical, nursing,
residential, rehabilitation, convalescent or other similar facilities on my behalf, and to sign
any consent or admission forms required by such facilities which are consistent with this
power, and to enter into agreements for my care by such facilities or elsewhere during my
lifetime or for lesser periods of time as my agent may designate, including the retention of
nurses for my care. .
13. General Authority. To do all other things which my agent shall deem necessary
and proper in order to carry out the foregoing powers which shall be construed as broadly
as possible.
14. Reliance on Power. This power may be accepted and relied upon by anyone to
whom it is presented until such person either receives written notice of revocation by me or
a guardian or similar fiduciary of my estate or has actual knowledge of my death.
15. Hold Harmless. All actions of my agent shall bind me and my heirs, distributees,
legal representatives, successors and assigns, and for the purpose of inducing anyone to act
in accordance with the powers I have granted herein, I hereby represent, warrant and agree
that if this power of attorney is terminated or amended for any reason, I and my heirs,
distributees, legal representatives, successors and assigns will hold such party or parties
harmless from any loss suffered or liability incurred by such party or parties while acting in
accordance with this power prior to that party's receipt of written notice of any such
termination or amendment.
16. Pennsylvania Law Governs. Questions pertaining to the validity, construction and
powers created under this instrument shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I have signed this power of attorney this 10 +L.. day of January, 1999.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
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On this ~ day of JANUARY, 1999, before me, a Notary Public, for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, personally appeared the above-named E. Duane Somers,
who in due form of law acknowledged the foregoing general power of attorney to be his act
and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal the day and year aforesaid.
NOTARIAL SEAL
FOREST N MYERS. NOTARY PUBLIC
BO~J~'2H OF SH/PPENSBURG fRANKLIN COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DEe 172001
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STATUS REPORT UNDER RULE 6.12
Name of Decedent:
Norman L SOMERS
Date of Death:
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Will No.
Admin. No.
2001 - 00237
Pursuant to Rule 6.12 of the Supreme Court Orphans'
Court Rules, I report the following with respect to completion of
the administration of the above-captioned estate:
1. State whether administration of the estate is complete:
Yes X No
2. If the answer is No, state when the personal
representative reasonably believes that the administration will be
complete:
3. If the answer to No. 1 is Yes, state the following:
a. Did the personal representative file a final
account with the Court? Yes No X
b. The separate Orphans' Court No. (if any) for
the personal representative's account is:
c. Did the personal representative state an
account informally to the parties in interest? Yes ~ No
d. Copies of receipts, releases, joinders and
approvals of formal or informal accounts may be filed with the
Cerk of the Orphans' Court and may be attached to this report.
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Forest N Myers, Esq.
Name (Please type or print)
137 Park Place West, Shippensburg PA
Address
(717) 532-9046
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Cumberland County - Register Of Wills
Hanover and High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Date: 11/05/2002
BETTIE J SOMERS
65 WEST KING STREET
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
RE: Estate of SOMERS NORMAN L
File Number: 2001-00237
Dear Sir/Madam:
It has come to my attention that you have not filed the Status
Report by Personal Representative (Rule 6.12) in the above captioned
estate.
As per the AMENDMENTS TO SUPREME COURT ORPHANS' COURT RULES, NO.
103 SUPREME COURT RULES DOCKET NO.1, for decedents dying on or after
July 1, 1992, the personal representative or his counsel, within two
(2) years of the decedent's death, shall file with the Register of
Wills a Status Report of completed or uncompleted administration.
This filing will become delinquent on: 12/08/2002
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
MARY C. LEWIS
REGISTER OF WILLS
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES
INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
DEPT. 280601
HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0601
NOTICE OF INHERITANCE TAX
APPRAISEMENT, ALLOWANCE OR DISALLOWANCE
OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
FOREST N MYERS
FOREST N MYERS LAW OFFC
137 PARK PL WEST
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257
DATE
ESTATE OF
DATE OF DEATH
FILE NUMBER
CqYNTY
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04-30-2001
SOMERS
12-08-2000
21 01-0237
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MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT PAYMENT TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
CUMBERLAND CO COURT HOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CUT ALONG THIS LINE ~ RETAIN LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ~
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DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF TAX
ESTATE OF SOMERS NORMAN L FILE NO. 21 01-0237 ACN 101 DATE 04-30-2001
TAX RETURN WAS: (X) ACCEPTED AS FILED
CHANGED
RESERVATION CONCERNING FUTURE INTEREST - SEE REVERSE
APPRAISED VALUE OF RETURN BASED ON: ORIGINAL RETURN
1. Real Estate (Schedule A)
2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Stock/Partnership Interest (Schedule C)
4. Mortgages/Notes Receivable (Schedule D)
5. Cash/Bank Deposits/Misc. Personal Property (Schedule E)
6. Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
7. Transfers (Schedule G)
8. Total Assets
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33,495.39
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(8)
APPROVED DEDUCTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:
9. Funeral Expenses/Adm. Costs/Misc. Expenses (Schedule H)
10. Debts/Mortgage Liabilities/Liens (Schedule I)
11. Total Deductions
12. Net Value of Tax Return
13. Charitable/Governmental Bequests; Non-elected 9113 Trusts (Schedule J)
14. Net Value of Estate Subject to Tax
(9)
(10)
9,427.00
139.144.41
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(12)
(13)
(14)
I~ an assessment was issued previously, lines
re~lect ~igures that include the total o~ ALL
ASSESSMENT OF TAX:
15. Amount of Line 14 at Spousal rate
16. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Lineal/Class A rate
17. Amount of Line 14 at Sibling rate
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at Collateral/Class B rate
19. Principal Tax Due
TAX CREDITS:
NOTE: To insure proper
credit to your account,
submit the upper portion
of this form with your
tax payment.
33,495.39
148.57] 4]
115,076.02-
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115,076.02-
NOTE:
14, 15 and/or 16, 17, 18 and 19 will
returns assessed to date.
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.00 x 15 =
(19)=
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
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PAYMENT RECEIPT DISCOUNT (+) AMOUNT PAID
DATE NUMBER INTEREST/PEN PAID (-)
TOTAL TAX CREDIT .00
BALANCE OF TAX DUE .00
INTEREST AND PEN. .00
TOTAL DUE .00
* IF PAID AFTER DATE INDICATED, SEE REVERSE
FOR CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL INTEREST.
IF TOTAL DUE IS LESS THAN $1, NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
IF TOTAL DUE IS REFLECTED AS A "CREDIT" (CR), YOU MAY BE DUE
A REFUND. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM FOR INSTRUCTIONS.)
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COMMONWE~1HOFPENNSYL~A~A
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEPT. 280601
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I Somers, Norman L
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
211-03-2578
-- rTHISRETURN MUST BE FILED uit DUPl.ICATEWITH THE
REGISTER OF WILLS
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o 8. Total Number of Safe Deposit Boxes
6. Decedent Died Testate (Attach copy
of Will)
litigation Proceeds Received
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rELEPHONE NUMBER
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2. Stocks and Bonds (Schedule B)
3. Closely Held Corporation, Partnership or Sole-Proprietorship
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5. Cash, Bank Deposits & Miscellaneous Personal Property
(Schedule E)
6_ Jointly Owned Property (Schedule F)
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7. Inter-Vivos Transfers & Miscellaneous Non-Probate Property
(Schedule G or L)
8. Total Gross Assets (total Lines 1-7)
9. Funeral Expenses & Administrative Costs (Schedule H)
10. Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities, & Liens (Schedule I)
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11. Total Deductions (total Lines 9 & 10)
12. Net Value 01 Estate (Line 8 minus Line 11)
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OfFLCIAL USE ONLY
None
None
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None
(5)
(6)
(7)
33,495_39
None
None
(8)
33.495_39
(9)
(10)
9,427 _00
139,144.41
(11)
148.571.41
(12)
insolvent
(13)
13. Charitable a.nd Governmental Bequests/See 9113 Trusts for which an election to tax has not been
made (Schedule J)
14. Net Value Subject to Tax (Une 12 minus Une 13)
Copyright 2000 form software only The Lackner Group, Inc.
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPLICABLE RATES
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16.Amount of Line 14 taxable at lineal rate
17.Amount of Line 14 taxable at sibling rate
18. Amount of Line 14 taxable at collateral rate
19. Tax Due
CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A REFUND OF AN OVERPAYMENT
x .00 (15)
x .045 (16)
x .12 (17)
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Form REV-1500 EX (Rev_ 6-00)
Decedent's Complete Address:
STREET ADDRESS
7-B MainsvilJe Road
CITY
I STATE PA
Shippensburg
Tax Payments and Credits:
1. Tax Due (Page 1 Line 19)
2. Credits/Payments
A. Spousal Poverty Credit
B. Prior Payments
C. Discount
Total Credits (A + B + C)
3. Interest/Penalty i1 applicable
D. Interest
E. Penalty
Total Interest/Penalty (D + E)
4. If Line 2 is greater than Line 1 + Line 3, enter the difference. This is the OVEAPA YMENT.
Check box on Page 1 Line 20 to request a refund
5. If Line 1 + Line 3 is greater than Line 2, enter the difference. This is the TAX DUE.
A. Enter the interest on the tax due.
B. Enter the total 01 Line 5 + 5A. This is the BALANCE DUE.
Make Check Payable to: REGISTER OF WILLS, AGENT
I ZIP 17257
(1)
(2)
0.00
(3) 0.00
(4)
(5) 0.00
(SA)
(5B) 0.00
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE APPROPRIATE BLOCKS
1. Did decedent make a transfer and:
a. relain the use or income of the property transferred; ....................... .......................... ..................
b. retain the right to designate who shall use the property transferred or its income;..
c. retain a reversionary interest; or... ................. ................... ...............
d. receive the promise for life of either payments, benefits or care? ................... ........ ..........m..............
2. If death occurred after December 12, 1982, did decedent transfer property within one year of death without
receiving adequate consideration?.
3. Did decedent own an "in trust for" or payable upon death bank account or security at his or her death?.
4. Did decedent own an Individual Retirement Account, annuity, or other non-probate property which
contains a beneficiary designation?..
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IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS YES, YOU MUST COMPLETE SCHEDULE G AND FILE IT AS PART OF THE RETURN.
Unde-r-pe-nalties-of perfury, I deClare-thatfll-,iive eXaminEld ilils reiurn, inClUding llccompanying schedules and staterr'-ents,a-nd to tlie: -best o{my knowledge and belief, it iitrue,co-rreci
arldcomplete.
Declar~tion of ~eparer other than the pe~~_~al re~=-~~tat~s based on alllnformatl,:_~_?f which preparer has any knowledge
SIGNATURE (W PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING RETURN ADDRESS DATE
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SIGNATlJRE OF PREPARER OTH HA PRESENTATIVE-
65 West King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
-AnDRESS
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Shippensburg, PA 17257
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For dates of death on or after July 1, 1994 and before January 1, 1995, the tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the
surviving spouse is 3% [72 P.S. ~9116 (a) (1.1) (i)].
For dates of death on or after January 1, 1995, the tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the surviving spouse is 0%
[72 P.S. ~9116 (a) (1.1) (ii)1. The statute does not exemot a transfer to a surviving spouse from tax, and the statutory requirements for disclosure
of assets and filing a tax return are stilt applicable even if the surviving spouse is the only beneficiary.
For dates of death on or after July 1, 2000:
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers from a deceased child twenty.one years of age or younger at death to or for the use of a natural
parent, an adoptive parent, or a stepparent of the child is 0% [72 P .S. ~9116 (a) (1.2)}.
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's lineal beneficiaries is 4.5%, except as noted in 72 P.S. 39116
1.2) [72 P.S. ~9116 (aj (1)].
The tax rate imposed on the net value of transfers to or for the use of the decedent's siblings is 12% (72 P.S. ~9116 (a) (1.3)]. A sibling is defined,
under Section 9102, as an individual who has at least one parent in common with the decedent, whether by blood or adoption.
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SCHEDULE E
CASH, BANK DEPOSITS, & MISC.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
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ESTATE OF
Somers, Norman L
TF'LE NUMBER-- - ---
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Include the proceeds of litigation and the date the proceeds were received by the estate. All property jointly-owned with the right of
survivorship must be disclosed on schedule F.
ITEM
NUMBER
I
DESCRIPTION
VALUE AT DATE OF
DEATH
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3,424.44
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept of Veterans and Military Affairs, Members Fund Balance
2
Holidaysburg Trust Company
30,070.95
3
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 5, Recapitulation)
33,495,39
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SCHEDULE H
\ FUNERAL EXPENSES &
· ADMNIS1RA11VE COSTS
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I 21-01-00237
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
ESTATE OF
Somers, Norman L
Debts of decedent must be reported on Schedule I.
ITEM ,- -- ---- ~ -- - ------
NUMBER I DESCRIPTION
A FUNERAL EXPENSES:- ~
. I Robert D Heath Funeral Home
AMOUNT
1.
Personal Representative's Commissions
Bettie J Sommers
Social Security Number(s) I EJN Number of Personal Representative(s):
Street Address 65 West King Street
City Shippensburg
Y ear( s) Commission paid 2001
State P A
Zip 17257
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5,380.00
B.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS:
1,975.00
2.
Attorney's Fees Law Office Forest N Myers -- Forest N Myers
1,975.00
3. Family Exemption: (If decedent's address is not the same as claimant's, attach explanation)
Claimant
Street Address
City
Relationship of Claimant 10 Decedent
Probate Fees Register of Wills Cumberland County
Register of Wills Cumberland County, filing fees Inheritance Tax Return
State
Zip
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82.00
15.00
5. Accountant's Fees
6. Tax Return Preparer's Fees
7. Other Administrative Costs
1
TOTAL (Also enter on line 9, Recapitulation)
9,427.00
ESTATE OF
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SCHEDULE I
DEBTS OF DECEDENT, MORTGAGE
LIABILITIES, & LIENS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
INHERITANCE TAX RETURN
RESIDENT DECEDENT
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Somers, Norman L
Include unreimbursed medical expenses.
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FILE NUMBER
I 21-01-00237
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ITEM
NUMBER
I
2
DESCRIPTION
Claim of Commonweallth of Pennsylvania, Dept of Veterans and Military Affairs
BlIair Gastroenterology Assoc, outstanding medical bill
TOTAL (Also enter on Line 10, Recapitulation)
AMOUNT
139,124.74
19.67
139,144.41
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, NORMAN L. SOMERS, currently residing in the Township of Wayne"
County of Mifflin and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind,
memory and und~rstat\ding, do h""reb)' make and publish this, my Last Will and
Testament, h€:reby revoking and making void all former Wills and Codicils
thereto by me at any time heretofore made.
flRSi: 1 direct that the costS of settlement of my estate, the
medic.<JI and funeral /:'xpeIlSl'S, my just debts, the (amily a\lo'Wance and all
the inherit:lnc;.e, estate, transfer or succession tax or taxes due all my
entire estate be paid out of the residue of my estate as soon as may
cOl1Venil'11cly be after my decease.
SECOND:
hereby order and direct my personal represent-ative,
hert:'inaCter named, to have a suitable marker or monument erected at my
grave.
It is my wish and desire to be interred in r.:he LO.O.F. Cemetery,
Mount Union, pennsylvania.
THIRD: 1 hereby devise all the remainder of my estate of every
11llture and kind ;)nd whereSol:'ver situ.atl:'d, real, person.al and mixed, unto my
brother, E. Duane Somers.
In the event that my brother shall have
predeceased me, 1 direct that the residue of my est:ate shall pass to my
sister-in-law, Bettie J. SOffit:'rs, 111 the evellt that she shall predecease me,
1 direct that the residue of my estate shall pass to my nephew, Larry D.
Somers.
FQURTlI: 1 hereby appoint my brother, E. Duane Somers, to be
Exec.utor of this, my Last Will and TesU'.Iment.
Should he he unable or
unwilling to s/:'rvt' , I then appoint my sister-in-tnw, Bettie J. Somers, to
::>;:cvt' <:l~ IllY Cj(e(,;ulrlx in IIi:::. :::.tC':IJ.
III lllt: eVellt lh...l Delti<: J. Sumer:> is
un<"lble or ullwilling to serve, I then appoint my nephew, Larry D. Somers, to
St:'TV€ in her stead.
hereby confer upon my Executor or Executrix, as the
C,lse may be. all sl.Ich powers as arE.' presently conCerred upon a personal
representative by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I declare that 1 havt' discussed lht' matler of this 'Will with Harvey
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B. Reeder, Esquire, and that he has prepared same. 1 furthl'r declare that I
have carefully read the provisions hereof and that this instrument expresses
my desire and ""ill.
LASTLY: I hert!by direct thilt any personal representative appointed
herein 5hD11 not be required t(\ give bond for the [<lithful performance of
his duti~s in allY jurisdictiOll.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, NORMAN L. SOMERS, the Testator, have to
this, my wst Will and Test<lm~llt, typewritten all one (1) side only of two
(2) sheets of paper, to the first
sheet thereof having subscribed my Il<lme
for the purpose of identification, subscribed my name and affixed my seal
this ,~~/,./ - day of MARCil, A.D., 1989.
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Norman L. S'bmers
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(SEAL)
SignlOd, sealed, publishl'd and declared by the <lbove Il.:lmf:'d,
NORMAN
L. SOMERS, as and for his Last wilt and Testament in the presence of us who
have herE:'unto subscribed our names at his rl:'quest as witnesses thereto in
the presence of said Testator and of each other.
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