HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-15 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. WILLIS : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PERSON
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ORPHANS' COURT DIVISIOZ
PETITION UNDER SECTION 5511 OF TITLE 20, DECEDtN;TS-0
ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES CODE TO APPOINT A PEPWANENT
GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. W! I
AND NOW, your Petitioners, Bob E. Willis and Ivonne M. Willis, by and through their
attorney, Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esquire, respectfully aver as follows:
1. The alleged incapacitated person, William A. Willis, hereinafter "William," is seventeen
(17) years of age, having been born November 24, 1997, and he has resided with
Petitioners, his father and mother, since birth.
2. Petitioners, Bob E. Willis and Ivonne M. Willis, reside at 751A Craig Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. William is single.
4. To the extent known by the Petitioners, William's income, assets, and debts are as
follows: None
5. The next of kin of William are his father, Bob E. Willis, his mother, Ivonne M. Willis,
and his twin brother, Charles J. Willis, with all residing as aforesaid.
6. Petitioners propose themselves as the permanent co-guardians of the person and estate
of William.
7. Petitioners have no interest adverse to that of William.
8. William, who is part of a military family, and whose primary care physician is in flux,
has most consistently been under the care of Dr. Man Anand, but will have a new
primary care physician in the very near future, and William has been diagnosed with
cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and autism.
9. Permanent guardianship of the person and estate is sought for William for the reason
that his ability to receive and evaluate information is impaired to such an extent that he
is totally unable to manage his financial affairs and property and meet essential
requirements for his physical health and safety, and he is unable to make and
communicate responsible decisions relating thereto, including the ability to
communicate his need for assistance in these areas.
10. While William has always been in the care and custody of his father and mother, he is
now reaching the age of majority and guardianship is necessary to allow his father and
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mother to provide for his needs.
11. There are no less restrictive alternatives to the appointment of guardian of William as he
has never had the capacity to sign a Power of Attorney, Advanced Healthcare Directive,
or any other estate related document.
12. No other Court has ever assumed jurisdiction in any proceeding to determine the
capacity of William.
13. The consent of the proposed guardians to serve is attached as Exhibit"A."
14. Petitioners wish to have an alternate guardian appointed so that if and when they are
unable to serve as guardians, William is properly provided for and the consent of the
alternate guardian will be provided at the time of the hearing on this matter, which
Petitioners request not take place prior to November 24, 2015, as that is when the
alternate guardian, William's twin brother, Charles J. Willis, will reach the age of
majority and be able to effectuate his consent and participate in the court proceedings.
15. The proposed alternate guardian, Charles J. Willis, resides at 751A Craig Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and he has no interest adverse to William.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner prays that a Citation be issued upon the alleged
incapacitated person to show cause why he should not be adjudicated an alleged incapacitated
person and that Bob E. Willis and Ivonne M. Willis should not be appointed as co-guardians of
his person and estate in compliance with Section 5501, et seq. of the Probate, Estates and
Fiduciary Code, with Charles J. Willis being appointed as the alternate guardian; and further
order that a hearing be held to consider evidence in support or contravention of William A.
Willis's capacity and appointment of Bob E. Willis and Ivonne M. Willis as the permanent co-
guardians of the person and estate of William A. Willis, with Charles J. Willis being appointed
as alternate guardian; with an attorney, to be paid for by the County, appointed in regards to
representing William A. Willis; and further order medical testimony may be provided at the
hearing via telephone speakerphone, provided counsel for William A. Willis does not object,
with such testimony to be arranged with the Court by counsel for the Petitioners.
Respectful l y.submitted,
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Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esq re
Altorney.for Petitioners
Superior Court ID No. 91537
GRIFFIE &ASSOCIATES, P.C.
396 Alexander- Spring Road, Suite 1
Carlisle, PA 1701.5
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: i
BOB E. WILLIS
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:a
ONNE M. WILLIS
CONSENT OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN TO SERVE
I, Bob E. Willis, hereby consent, to being appointed as co-guardian of the person and
estate of William A. Willis. If appointed, I, Bob E. Willis, promise to serve faithfully and to the
best of my ability.
DATE: 3I SU L
BOB E. WILLIS
CONSENT OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN TO SERVE
I, Ivonne M. Willis, hereby consent, to being appointed as co-guardian of the person and
estate of William A. Willis. If appointed, I, Ivonne M. Willis, promise to serve faithfully and to
the best of my ability.
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EXHIBIT