HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-15 (2) IN RE: MARY MARTHA HAGAN : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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PETITION TO ADNDICATAE INCAPACITATED AND ►—� - : �-;
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APPOINT GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON/ESTATE
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1. Mary Martha Hagan, the alleged incapacitated person, was born on
June 29, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky, and is now eighty-four(88)years old. She has
resided at 2000 Creek Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, with her husband James E.
Hagan since 1974.
2. Mary Martha Hagan is presently married to James E. Hagan. She does
not have any children. It should be noted that although James E. Hagan is Mary Martha
Hagan's next of kin he is incompetent and unable to serve as the guardian for his wife,
Mary Martha Hagan.
3. Mary Martha Hagan was never a patient in a mental hospital.
3. The alleged incapacitated person is currently receiving Social Security
payments in the amount of$1,777 per month. She also receives approximately $1230
per month from a Dauphin County Employee pension. A copy of the monthly statement
form Riverview Bank showing the automatic deposits is attached hereto and marked
Exhibit"A".
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4. The Petitioner is James Albert Hagan, he is the brother-in-law of the
alleged incapacitated person. He presently resided at 6518 Norman Court, Crestwood,
Kentucky. Petitioner is interested in Mary Martha Hagan's welfare and is familiar with
her case. He asks that he be appointed guardian to the alleged incapacitated person, Mary
Martha Hagan.
5. The proposed plenary guardian, James Albert Hagan, (hereinafter
"Petitioner"), has no interest adverse to the alleged incapacitated person, Mary Martha
Hagan.
6. Mary Martha Hagan has the following heirs: her husband, James E.
Hagan, who is presently residing at Hershey Medical Center. She has no children.
Additionally, her only other living relatives are niece Marie Trimmer, 1710 Ruth Avenue,
Louisville, Kentucky 40205; and her niece Katherine Mahaffey, 1518 Ruffer Avenue,
Louisville, Kentucky, 40204.
7. Mary Martha Hagan is not a veteran and is not receiving benefits from
the United States Veterans Administration.
8. The Petitioner asks that he be appointed plenary guardian of the person
and the plenary guardian of the estate of Mary Martha Hagan.
10. Petitioner believes, and therefare avers that no Court has ever received
jurisdiction in a proceeding to determine whether Mary Martha Hagan is incapacitated.
11. Petitioner believes, and therefore avers that Mary Martha Hagan does
not already have a guardian.
12. Petitioner asserts that Mary Martha Hagan is incapacitated as defined
in chapter 55 of the Probate Estates and Fiduciaries Code.
13. Because of her impaired mental and physical condition, Mary Martha
Hagan lacks the capacity to provide for her own general care,maintenance and custody.
14. Because of her impaired mental and physical condition, Mary Martha
Hagan is totally unable to manage her own financial affairs, property and business and to
make and communicate responsible decisions relating thereto.
15. An alternative less restrictive than guardianship would be a power of
attorney. Currently, however, Mary Martha Hagan lacks the mental capacity necessary to
appoint an attorney-in-fact.
16. The proposed guardian, James Albert Hagan, is qualified to serve as
guardian.
17. A copy of the consent of James Albert Hagan is attached hereto as
Exhibit"A".
18. Income of Mary Martha Hagan consists of approximately $1777 per
month in social security, and $1230.14 per month from her Dauphin. Mary Martha
Hagan owns real estate located at 2000 Creek Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, with an
approximate value of$100,000.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court
appoint James Albert Hagan plenary guardian of Mary Martha Hagan's person and
plenary guardian of Mary Martha Hagan's estate.
Date: �-/� Respectfully submitted,
THE LAW OFFICES OF
SILLIKER AND REIN �
Mark T. Silliker, Esquire
5922 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg,PA 17112
(717) 671-1500
I.D.No. 33671
Attorney for James Albert Hagan
AFFIDAVIT
I,lA�� �'�� T��"�,hereby certify that the aforegoing is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4909 relating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: � �� ��� �l��r'�"'-� � �-�`'
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200 Front Street,PO Box B,Marysvilie,PA 17053
www.RiverviewBa nkPA.com
Account Number 246003310
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497 U.5990 AT 0.406 3 1 11
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Statement Date 2/04/15
James E Hagan
Mary M Hagan
2000 Creek Road Page 1
CAMP HILL PA 17011-1709
TYPE OF ACCOUNT--Hometown Checking
Statement Summary
Beginning Balance 1/02/15 106, 001 .40 0
Deposits/Credits 4 Credits 3, 725 . 14
Checks/Debits 0 Debits �a�
Interest Paid 48 . 09
Ending Balance 109, 774 .63
Interest rate 0 .50's
Annual Percentage Yield Earned 0 . 50%
2014 interest 477 . 16
OVERDRAFT / RETURN ITEM FEES __ ___ _
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Credits/Deposits
Date Amount Description
1/30 1,230 .14 Payroll From Dauphin County R 795/Hagan, Mary M
1/30 120.00 Payroll From Roman Catholic B 680768228311150
Hagan, James E
2/03 598 .00 Xxsoc Sec From Ssa Treas 310 A Ssa James E Hagan
2/03 1, 777 .00 Xxsoc Sec From Ssa Treas 310 A Ssa Mary M Hagan
2/04 48 .09 Interest Deposited
EXHIBIT
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Account Number 246003310
James E Hagan
Mary M Hagan
2000 Creek Road
Camp Hill PA 17011 Statement Date 2/04/15
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Daily Balance Information
Date Balance Date Balance Date Balance
Beginning Balance 106, 001 .40
1/30 107, 351 .54 2/03 109, 726.54 2/04 109, 774 . 63
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IN RE: MARY MARTHA HAGAN : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
an alleged incapacitated person:
: ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
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CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN
The undersigned, James Albert Hagan, Petitioner in the above-captioned
matter, hereby respectfully sets forth the following:
I am the brother-in-law of the alleged incapacitated person, Mary Martha
Hagan, who was born on June 29, 1927. Mary Martha Hagan is married to my brother,
James E. Hagan.
I currently reside at 6518 Norman Court, Crestwood, Kentucky 40014. I
am a retired Chief Financial Officer with Roll Forming Corporation in Shellbyville,
Kentucky. I speak, read, and write in the English language.
Mary Martha Hagan and I have always had a very good relationship.
However, she is currently unable to properly care for hersel£ I further attest that I do not
have any interest adverse to the alleged incompetent. Indeed, she is my sister-in-law, I
care deeply for her, and all I want to be able to do is take care of her to the best of my
ability.
EXHIBIT
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I would like to be named guardian of my sister-in-law, Mary Martha
Hagan, and in furtherance thereto I certainly consent to my appointment as guardian of
Mary Martha Hagan, as well as her estate. Likewise, I certainly do not have any interest
adverse to my sister-in-law, Mary Martha Hagan, or her estate, and I will carry out the
duties of guardian in a competent manner.
I am not a fiduciary, or an officer or employee of a corporate fiduciary, of
an estate in which Mary Martha Hagan has an interest. Likewise, I am not the surety, of
an officer or employee of a corporate surety of such a fiduciary.
I give this consent of my free will, full understanding all ramifications
therein, based upon the belief that I do feel this is in the best interests of my beloved
sister-in-law.
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Witness � J es Albert Hagan
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