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.Form for Guardian or Trustee
Place of record
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minor-incompetent-life tenant
Estate of J1A.Ff:f.JN~a/.kL.a..MARX ~..
YONEK,a/k/a MERY YONEK..........._1 ..
an incompetent person.~..
Date of tt:Ust .April 22,1969orguardIanshIp ..
If there have been former accounts
filed in this estate,list:
Reason for filing this account.....J~~g!g~t.~t.:..~~~L~9.y.~!?!:l},l~.n .
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All persons having any interest,vested or contingent (including claimants),in the fund now before the Court,
with the nature of their interests are:
Agnes Saxon,Executrix of the estate of the incompetent
All of said parties have received notice as required by the Court Rules except as follows:No exceptions
The fund now before the Court is subject to the following taxes:.None -:~..'...,
Set forth any legal problems requiring adjudication by the Court or difficulties that must be met in distribution:'
None
Balance for distribution per account,Principal $..
Additional debits not shown in account:
(Indicate whether income or principal)
Additional credits not shown in account:
(Indicate whether income or principal)
Balance for distribution Principal
Income
Total
Income
Total additional debits
Total additional credits
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390.87$.
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If the balance for distribution is not in cash,list items held in kind with carrying value designated,and if this is
a distribution account,file elections to take in kind for all items so listed:
Parcel of real estate situate in the Borough of Donora,Washington
County,Pennsylvania,valued at $7,000.00
*Additional credits:
Costs advanced by Barna and Barna:
Russell Marino.Petition for Guardian .
Russell Marino.Order .
Russell Marino.Petition to repair real estate.
Russell Marino.Filing Petition to terminate
Russell Marino.Filing·Account . . .
Stephana'Nonacl<,Notary Public fees.
Paul N.Barna,Jr;.Guardian's fee...
U.S.Post Office.5 certified letters.
Total additional credits
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$13.50
2.50
3.00
1.50
43.00
8.00
750.00
2·.80
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Set forth accountants suggestion as to manner and form of distribution to be made,awards to be stated in pro··
portions unless specific amounts or items are designated by instrument under which estate is being distributed:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,
The above named Fiduciary or representative thereof,
being duly swom doth depose and say that the
facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true to the
best of....bis knowledge and belief.
..........S!NOm to and subscribed before me
ThiS 2Qth :..da~0 Aygus.t.zp 19&~..
Signature of Officer /.../~
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Title of Officer..,No,t.ary.P.Ub.lic., .
Office expires J.~2,9."l9.7..7...,..
STEPHANA NONACK,Notary Publ(~
Donora,Washington County.~a.
My Commission Explr~sJan.~~,.1911 .
~your petitioner will ever.pray,etc.
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ORPI-IANS'COURT
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FORM USED FOR GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENTS
-OR TRUSTEES
No of 196 .
ESTATE o~MARY...ALV.AREZ.•....a/kl.a...MARY..YO~,a(k/aMERY YONEK "
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minor-incompetent-life tenant
Counsel for the accountant shall submit herewith the
following,if pertinent:
1.Will or trust instrument-attested.
2.Inventory.
S.Signed elections of items to be taken in kind-
if distribution account."
4.Stipulation or certificate by minor approving
account.
S.Praecipe for those represented.
6.Brief-for any question of law raised.
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;N THE ORPHANS'COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA ~~~_7~~~/---,
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE
APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
FOR MARY ALVAREZ,a/k/a
MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY
YONEK,an alleged weak-
minded person.
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IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY
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PETITION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
TO THE HONORABLE,P.V.MARINO,PRESIDENT JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
The petition of George Debnar respectfully represents:
1.That your petitioner is the son of Mary Alvarez,a/k/a
Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,and resides in the Borough of Donora,
Washington County,Pennsylvania.
2.That the said Mary Alvarez is 73 years of age,and her
home is at 829 Meldon Avenue in the Borough of Donora,Washington
County,Pennsylvania,but at the present she is in Torrance State
Hospital at Torrance,Pennsylvania,to which she was admitted on
the 19th day of September,1968.
3.That the said Mary Alvarez,because of mental infirmities
of old age and several cerebral strokes ~d mental illness,is
unable to manage her property and is liable to dissipate it or
become the victim of designing persons.
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4.That the estate of the said Mary Alvarez so far as
petitioner knows is as follows:a savings account in the Charlero
office of the Mellon National Bank and Trust Company as trustee
for Agnes Saxon;a savings account in the Charleroi office of the
Mellon National Bank and Trust Company as trustee for Ruth Saksun;
a savings account in the Donora office of the Mellon National Bank
and Trust Company as trustee for George Debnar of Donora,Pennsyl-
vania;each of said accounts bears interest at the rate of four
(4%)per cent annually.She owns a piece of real estate in the
Borough of Donora,Washington County,Pennsylvania,known as 829
Meldon Avenue,which produces a monthly rental of $70.00 per month
She also:receives Social Security payments in the sum of $63.00
per month.She likewise had $600.00 in cash on her person during
the summer of 1968.
5.That the names,addresses and relationship of the next of
kin of the alleged incompetent are:
Antonio Alvarez,separated husband;R.D.#l,
Box 341,Franklin,Pennsylvania;
George Debnar,son;131 Castner Avenue,Donora,
Pennsylvania;
Agnes Saxon,daugher;717 Chestnut"Street,Donora,
Pennsylvania;"
Ruth Saksun,daughter;30 Jefferson Avenue,
Stockdale,Pennsylvania.
6.That the proposed guardian is
7.No other court has ever assumed jurisdiction in any
proceedings to determine the competency of the said Mary Alvarez,
a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek.
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8.That the alleged incompetent has no guardian of her
estate or person.
WHEREFORE,your petitioner prays that a Citation issue
directed to the alleged incompetent with notice thereof to the
next of kin and the superintendant of Torrance State Hospital,
Torrance,Pennsylvania,to show cause why she should not be
adjudged an incompetent and a guardian of her estate be appointed.
I,AGNES SAXON,daughter of the above-named Mary Alvarez,
a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,do hereby join in this
petition.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
PERSONALLY before me,the undersigned authority,
appeared GEORGE DEBNAR,who,being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he is the petitioner within named,and that
the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true and correct
to the best of his knowledge,information and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this ~~day of November,
A:D.,168.
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Nary PubliC
GLADYS C.CHRISTOPHER,Notary PublicMycommissionexpires.Donora,WaJlli.ngton ~O!l~ty,Pa.•My Commission EXll';'OS
February 1,196»
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IN',BE:PETITION FOR THE ((
APPOINTNENT OF GUARDIAN ),)
FOR MARY ALVAREZ,a/k/a «(1J , (
MARY YONEK,a/k/a ()'t·t tilt·nu ()
MERY YON2;K,"
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HARY ALVAREZ,
To:r1A.RY YONE:K.
¥J~RY YON EK,
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me Q!ommUUIl iou,r1/l.RY ALVARiLZ,aka ftLARY YONEK,aka HER;;:YONEK,
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that,laying aside all business an:d excuses whatsoever,you do file in the
office of the Clerk of our Orphans'Court of Washington County,a full and
complete answer,under oath,to each and every of the averments of the said
petition,on or before _---'-'-N=on=d=,a::...~'_T__,the 6th day of _~J~a=n=u~a..;..r.IL.Y _
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o'clock~.M.,and show cause why the 'said l1ary Alvarez,
aka Harv Yone};:.aka Her]Yonek,should not be adjudged an incompetent
and a guardian of her estate appointed;
and further abide the order of our said Court in the premises,,
If you fail hereof,the petition may be taken I?RO CONFESSO and a
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decree made against you.
WITNESS the Honorable P.Vincent Marino,President Judge of our
Clerk of the Orphans'Court
said Court,at Washington,Penna.,the 25th day of NoveIIlber,19 68.
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BARNA AND BARNA Esq.
Attorneysfor Petitioner.
Seventh and HcKean Ave.,
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PREL IMINARY DECREE
AND NOW,({;~z..s:l"968 ,upon consideration of the
annexed petition,it is ORDERED AND DECREED that a Citation by
awarded,directed to Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery
Yonek,to show cause why she should not be adjudged an incompetent
and a guardian;--cJ£:Co day of
At
of~er estate appointed;hearing to be held on the
if.-"'1 - ,19 C;at (p:rll 0'clock,/fm.
'2-0least~days notice of the hearing shall be given
to Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,the alleged
incompetent,by personal service of a copy of said petition and
Citation,and by service of notice upon the next of kin who are
sui juris,personally or by Registered Mail.
Personal service upon the alleged incompetent may be
made by the superintendent of Torrance State Hospital or someone
acting in his behalf.
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In the Court of Common Pleas of
Washington County.Pennsylvania
Orphans Court Division
No.1507 of 1968
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MARY ALVAREZ.a/k/a
MARY YONEK.a/Ala
MERY YONEK.
an alleged incompetent.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY"PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MARY ALVAREZ"a/k/a
MARY YONEK"a/k/a
MERY YONEK,
an alleged incompetent.
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No.1507 of 1968
AND NOW"April
DEC R E E
0(2.."1969,upon consideration of the annexed
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petition and after a hearing held following due notice,it is ORDERED AND
DECREED that MARY ALVAREZ"a/k/a MARY YONEK"a/k/a MERY YONEK
is adjudged an incompetent.
PAUL N.BARNA"JR.is appointed Guardian of the Estate of MARY
ALVAREZ"a/k/a MARY YONEK"a/k/a MERY YONEK"an incompetent.
The said Guardian is directed to file an inventory in accordance with the
provisions of Section 402 of the Incompetents I Estates Act of 1955,as amende .
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The said Guardian shall file bond '9dth emffis icntsurety in the sum
of r?"$'<hrt2,~,~.1~the J)~:j
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SYLVANIA,ORPHANS'CT.DIV.
NO.1507 OF 1968
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE AP-
POINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
FOR MARY ALVAREZ,a/k/
MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:)
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PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT )
OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY ALVAREZ,)
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY )
YONEK,alleged weak-minded )
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NO.1507 OF 1968
BOND OF GUARDIAN
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,that I,PAUL N.BARNA,
JR.,of Washington County,Pennsylvania,am held and firmly bound
unto the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,for the use of those
interested in the estate,in the sum of $~OOO,0-Dollars,to
be paid to the said Commonwealth,to which payment,well and truly
to be made,I do bind myself,for and in the whole,my heirs,
executors,administrators,successors and assigns,and each and
every of them,firmly by these presents.Sealed with our seals
and dated the 5'~day of May,A.D.,one thousand nine
hundred and sixty-nine (1969).
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS,that if the above
bounded Paul N.Barna,Jr.,guardian of the estate of Mary Alvarez
a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,an alleged weak-minded person,
shall well and truly administer the estate according to law,this
obligation shall be void as to those who shall so administer the
estate;but
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IN THE ORPHANS"COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
NO.1507 OF 1968
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINT-
MENT OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY
ALVAREZ,a/k/a MARY YONEK,
a/k/a MERY YONEK,alleged
weak-minded person.
AFFIDAVIT OF tSERVICE OF(.l")NOTICE OF INCOMP.HEARING~~::
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IN THE ORPHANS"COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY
YONEK,alleged weak-minded
person.
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF INCOMPETENCY HEARING
PERSONALLY before me,the undersigned authority,appeared
JO ANN P.GIANNAMORE,who,being duly sworn according to law,de-
poses and says that she is employed in the law offices of Barna
and Barna,Attorneys.for Petitioner.
That on the 7th day of January,1969,she did deliver for
mailing at the United States Post Office,a notice of the date,
time and place of the hearing pertaining to the incompetency of
Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,a copy of which
notice is hereto attached and made a part hereof and marked Exhibi
"A".Said notices were addressed to the following interested
parties:George Debnar,Agnes Saxon,Ruth Saksun,Antonio Alvarez
and William J.Schilling,M.D.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
JOHN s.McCANS,Notary Public
Denora,Washinyton County,Pa.
My Comml:.~lan Expires
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My ~ission expires:
th~s-24~h day of January,1969.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
NO._1507 OF 1968.
IN RE:
ESTATE OF MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a
MERY YONEK.
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO
REPAIR REAL ESTATE
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BARNA AND BARNA
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SEVENTH AND McKEAN AVENUE
DONORA,PA.~II
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a
MERY YONEK.
NO.1507 OF 1968.
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO REPAIR REAL ESTATE
The Petition of PAUL N.BARNA,JR.,respectfully represents:
1.That your petitioner was appointed guardian in the
Estate of Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,
an incompetent,by Decree of this Court on April 22,1969.
2.One of the assets of the incompetent's estate is a
two and one-half story frame house on Lot No.8 in Block No.
47 in the Union Improvement Company's Plan of the Borough of
Donora,which is more particularly described in Deed Book Vol.
512,page 365.That the said dwelling is in need of repair
and painting.
3.The guardian has obtained a bid from a George Saxon,
to repair porches and to put one coat of a one-coat type latex
paint on all exterior wood of said dwelling,for Three Hundred
($300.00)Dollars.It is,further estimated that the paint
and materials for the painting and lumber and other materials
for the repair work would not exceed the sum of One Hundred
Twenty-five ($125.00)Dollars.
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WHEREFORE,your petitioner prays your Honorable Court
for leave to pay George Saxon the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00)
Dollars for labor and to expend a sum not exceeding One Hundred
Twenty-five ($125.00)Dollars for paint,lumber and other
materials necessary for painting and repairing exterior of
said dwelling.
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Personally before me,the undersigned authority,appeared
PAUL N.BARNA,JR.,who,being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he is the Petitioner in the foregoing
Petition,and that the facts set forth therein are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day 0 June,
A.D.1971.
My commission expires
January 29,1973
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To:Paul N.Barna,Jr.,Esq.
Guardian of the Estate of
Mary Alvarez,qk/a
MARYYonek,a/k/a MERY YONEK.
I hereby make a bid to put one coat of one-coat type
latex paint on all exterior wood on the house of Mary Alvarez,
located at 827 Meldon Avenue,Donora,Pennsylvania,and to make
the necessary repairs on the porches,rails and steps,all for
the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00)Dollars.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a
MERY YONEK.
NO.1507 OF 1968.
AND NOW,this
ORDER OF COURT
~/~ay of June,1971,upon consideration,
of the within Petition,it is ORDERED AND DECREED that Paul N.
Barna,Jr.,Guardian of the above incompetent,is hereby
authorized and empowered to expend the sum of Three Hundred
($300.00)Dollars for repair and not exceeding the sum of One
Hundred Twenty-five ($125.00)Dollars,for materials and
supplies for the painting and repairing of the above incompetent'
dwelling house.
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OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
NO.1507 of 1968
IN RE:
THE ESTATE OF MARY
ALVAREZ,a/k/a MARY
YONEK,a/k/a MERY
YONEK,an incompetent.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:)
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THE ESTATE OF MARY ALVAREZ,)
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY )
YONEK,an incompetent.)
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NO.1507 of 1968
And now,June~,1972 upon motion of Paul N.Barna,Jr.,
Guardian of the above incompetent is hereby ordered and decreed
that the said Paul N.Barna,Jr.is authorized to expend a sum of
up to $350 for the extermination of termites recently discovered
in the house owned by the incompetent at 829 Meldon Avenue,Donora,
Washington County,Pennsylvania.
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Personally appeared before me the undersigned authorit);
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ment of the personal and real property which are of the estate of the above named minor
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF MARY ALVAREZ,a/k/a
MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY YONEK,
Deceased.
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FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT
OF
PAUL N.BA~~A,JR.,GUARDIAN
The Accountant shows the following:
As per Inventory and Appraisement Filed ...$7,000.00
Income received by Accountant ..$2,875.00
Disbursements . . . . . . . . .1,659.83
Balance for Distribution
1,215.17
.$8,215.17
The balance for distribution consists of the following:
Real estate valued at
Cash.:. .
$7,000.00
$1,215.17
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INC 0 M E
RECEIPTS
Rent received in 1969.
Rent received in 1970.
Rent received in 1971.
Rent received in 1972.
Rent received in 1973.
.$425.00
695.00
780.00
585.00
390.00
$2,875.00
DISBURSEMENTS
8-8-69
11-10-69
3-24-70
6-8-70
7-17-70
8-10-70
5-7-71
5-8-71
7-6-71
7-13-71
7-13-71
7-31-71
7-31-71
5-2-72
2-22-72
7-7-72
8-30-72
4-13-73
5-12-73
8-9-73
Linn R.Wickerham,plumbing..$
John Br1etich,Taxes . . .
Paradise Heating,repairs.
John Br1etich,Borough tax
Malcolm Morgan,County tax
John Br1etich,School tax.
John Br1etich,Borough tax
Malcolm Morgan,County tax
John Br1etich,"School tax.
George Saxon,painting house
Hardware Store,material.
Colgan Agency,Insurance.
Donora Lumber Co.,repairs .
John Br1etich,Borough tax .
Malcolm Morgan,County tax .
Crosby Exterminating,termite
removal .
John Br1etich,School tax.
Malcolm Morgan,County tax
John Br1etich,Borough tax
John Br1etich,School tax.
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RECEIPTS
5.00
108.05
43.50
37.04
37.80
107.02
37.04
35.91
113.19
300.00
87.80
49.00
10.62
37".04
35.91
295.00
123.48
35.91
37.04
123.48
$1,659.83
Inventory and Appraisement filed $7,000.00
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
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The within named Accountant being duly 'sworn according to law,depose and say that the above account
as stated is true and correct as ··be,····verily believe.
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MARY YONEK,a/k/a
MERY YONEK,An Incompetent
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ADJUDICATION A~D DECREE
An now -~........e~--'7 /;2 -r ,1915....-,this matter come on for hearing,
audit and distribution of this session and testimony taken;and thereupon,upon due consideration
thereof of the balance for distribution in the hands of the Accountant is determined to be
$7,390.87 and the account is accordingly confirmed;and it is ordered,
adjudged and decreed that the said balance be paid out by the Accountant in accordance with the
schedule of distribution hereto attached and made a part hereof,unless exceptions hereto,be filed
sec.reg.or an appeal be taken herefrom sec.leg.
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SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
Balance per account 1
Additional Credits -Audit
Balance'1
Deduct Clerk's Costs &Receipts 1
Attorney Sa rna an d Sa ro a
824.30
$8,215.17
$7,390.87
Agnes oSaxon,Executrix of the Estate of Mary
Alvarez,Deceased,residue,including real
estate in kind at appraised value ($7,000.00)7,390.87 NO BALANCE
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BARNA AND BARNA
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SEVENTH AND McKEAN AVENUE
DONORA,PA.
IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:)
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PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT )
OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY ALVAREZ,)
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a MERY )
YONEK,an alleged weak-minded )
person.)
NO.1507 OF 1968
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND )
PERSONALLY before me,the undersigned authority,
appeared William J.Schilling,M.D.,Superintendent of Torrance State
Hospital,Torrance,Pennsylvania,who,being duly sworn according
to law,deposes and says that on the 27th day of November
1968,at 2:30 o'clock,p.m.,he duly served upon Mary Alvarez,
a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek,an alleged weak-minded person,
a Citation and Petition for Appointment of Guardian,by handing
the same to her personally at Torrance State Hospital,Torrance,
Pennsylvania,at which time she was identified as the within-named
Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery Yonek.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
November,A.D.,1968.
27th day of
My commission expires:
Szptember 15,1969
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENTOFPUBLICWELFARE
TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL
Torrance,Pennsylvania
January 21,1969
Mr.Paul N.Barna
Attorney at Law
Seventh &McKean Avenue
Donora,Pennsylvania 15033.
Dear Mr.Barna:Re:Mary Chacko Alvarez
In reply to your letter of recent date concerning
Mary Chacko Alvarez,this patient remains seriously ill;
she is allowed up in a chair,is able to·feed herself,but
other than this,all of her needs require to be met by nursing
personnel.
We cannot give you a positive .statement as to
what will happen in the next few days.
Very truly your s,
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KINDL.Y ADDRESS AL.L.CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT
VISITING DAYS:EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY,,TO 4.P.M:
PHONE:BL.AIRSVIL.L.E 0908000 AREA CODE 4'2
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND
William J.Schilling,M.D.,being duly affirmed according
to law deposes and says:·
1.That he is a practicing physician,resident at the Torrance
State Hospital,Torrance,Pennsylvania,and is connected with the
Torrance State Hospital as Superintendent.
2.That Mary Chacko Alvarez,a resident of the County of
Washington,State of Pennsylvania,was admitted to the Torrance State
Hospital at Torrance,Pennsylvania,on September 19,1968,in
accordance with the Mental Health Act of 1966.
3.That upon admission of the said Mary Chacko Alvarez on
September 19,1968,to the said hospital,her mental condition was
such as to require detention and treatment in a hospital for mental
troubles.
4.That the said Mary Chacko Alvarez is so mentally ill that
she is unable to take care of her property and in consequence thereof
is liable to dissipate or lose the same and become the victim of designing
persons.
5.That the general condition of the said Mary Chacko Alvarez
is such that her welfare would not be promoted by her presence in
County Court.
6.That the prognosis of the said Mary Chacko Alvarez is
poor as this patient is suffering from agitated depre ssion probably on
an arterios clerotic basis.
Further deponent saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed
M.D.
before me this 9th day of
December 1968.
MARY A.VANNOY,NOTARY UBUC!
TORR.~NCE.WESTMORELAND CO
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NO.1507 OF 1968
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINrMENl
OF GUARDIAN FOR Jl..IARY ALVARELj"
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/a
MERY YONEK,alleged weak-
minded person.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF INCOMPETENCY
HEARING
BAR NA AN D BAR NA
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SEVENTH AND McKEAN AVENUE
DONORA,PA.
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IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
PETITION FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF GUARDIAN FOR MARY ALVAREZ,
a/k/a MARY YONEK,a/k/aMERY
YONEK,alleged weak-minded
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF INCOMPETENCY HEARING
PERSONALLY before me,the undersigned authority,appeare
STEPHANA NONACK,who,being duly sworn according to law,deposes
and says that she is employed in the law offices of Barna and Barn
Attorneys for Petitioner.
That on the 26th day of November,1968,she did deliver
for mailing at the United States Post Office as "Certified Mail",
a notice of the date,time and place of the hearing pertaining to
the incompetency of Mary Alvarez,a/k/a Mary Yonek,a/k/a Mery
Yonek,a copy of which notice is hereto attached and made a part
hereof and marked Exhibit "A tt •
Deponent further says that on the 26th day of November,
1968,she did receive the receipts for Certified Articles Nos.
820029,
820030,820031 and 820032,and thereafter was returned by the
United States Post Office,return receipt cards,duly receipted
Antonio Alvarez,
by/Anna Debnar,agent for George Debnar;Mrs.Ruth Saksun;and
Agnes Saxon,respectively,dated November 27,1968.Said return
receipt cards and receipts are hereto attached as Exhibit "Bit and
made a part hereof.
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day of December,1968.
tary pUbliC
GlADYS C.CHRISTOPHER,Notary Public
Donora,Wasl,ington County,Pa.
My Cor.:-;raissioll Expires
Februa.ry 1,196')
Sent to:
Mr.George Debnar
131 Castner Avenue
Donora,Pennsylvania
Mrs.Agnes Saxon
717 Chestnut Street
Donora,Pennsylvania
Mrs.Ruth Saksun
30 Jefferson Avenue
Stockdale,Pennsylvania
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:)
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)No.1507 of 1968
MARY ALVAREZ.a/k/a )
~MARY YONEK.a/k/a )z~MERY YONEK.)>.J>-)III~an alleged incompetent.)
II.
THE HONORABLE P.VINCENT MARINO•
President Judge of the said Court.
BARNA &BARNA.ESQS .•of Donora.I Penna.•
representing.the Petitioner.•
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THE COURT:Now we are ready for the incompetency hearing
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of Ma.ry Alvarez.Is Mr.Barna ready for that,sir?
PAUL BARNA,JR.:
MR.SIMMONS:
Yes,Your Honor.
Your Honor,I'd like to enter my appearance on t e
record for Mrs.Ruth Saksun.
THE COURT:
MR.SIMMONS:
Her appearance will be entered.
Your Honor,we are not objecting to---this is
a preliminary matter---we are not objecting to the appointment of
a guardian.Our main concern here,we think it should be a bank ap )ointed
as a guardian.That is our position.
THE COURT:The Court will give that consideration.So we
will start with our hearing if proper notice has been given.Mr.
Barna,what do you have on that?
MR.BARNA:Your Honor,this is appointment of guardian
for a Mary Alvarez,at Number 1507 of 1968.I am presenting to
the Court an Affidavit of Service with the receipts of certified mail
to her children,and an Affidavit of Service by Dr.Schilling of
Torrance State Hos pital of serving the papers on the incompetent.
While we are also presenting exhibits,I have
an Affidavit by Dr.Schilling in which he states that the alleged
incompetent was committed to the Torrance State Hospital on
September 19 of 1968 in accordance with the M ental Health Act
of 1966.And in paragraph four he states that the said incom petent
is so mentally ill that she is unable to take care of her property,
and in consequence thereof,is liable to dissipate or lose the same
and become the victim of designing persons.He further stated
that her welfare would not be promoted by her presence in Court
and that her prognosis is poor,as she is suffering from an agitated
depression probably on an arteriosclerotic basis.The original
hearing was set,I think,for January 6,and at that time the Petitionpr
had received word that she was on the critical list and since then
I have received a letter from Dr.Schilling that she remains serious y
ill,but she is allowed up in a chair and she is able to feed herself.
But other than this,her needs are to be met by personal nursing
care.I will present to the Court Dr.Schilling's Affidavit and
also his letter of January 21.
THE COURT:The Court will receive in evidence and make
part of the record the Affidavit of Service of Notice of Incompetency
Hearing and the other Affidavit of Service showing service on the
alleged incompetent by Dr.William Schilling.Both of these Affi-
davits having complied with statutory requirements and with the
rules of this Court and the Interlocutory Order made by this Court.
We will also receive in evidence the Affidavit
of Dr.William J.Schilling as to the condition of the alleged incomp~tent
and the general prognosis as to her.You may call your witnesses.
MR.BARNA:Your Honor,I think maybe at this time I wish to
point out to the Court that in paragraph six of our Petition we stated
that the proposed guardian is,and we left that blank because we are
hoping one of the banks---we asked all three of them,Mellon Natiom 1
Bank and Trust Company,Pittsburgh National Bank and the Western
Pennsylvania National Bank,which is located in Monongahela,and
they all three turned us down.
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MR.BARNA:
That is a matter for the Court's determination.
We just wish to point that out to the Court at this
time.The first witness will be George Debnar.
GEORGE DEBNAR IS CALLED AND SWORN.
EXAMINATION BY MR.BARNA:
Q What is your name,sir?
A George F.Debnar.
Q DEBNAR?
A Yes.
Q Where do you live,Mr.Debnar?
A Donora,Pa.131 Castner Avenue,Donora.
Q Areyou the son of Mary Alvarez,also known as Mary Yonek?
A Yes.
Q Also spelled as MER Y yON E K.
A Yes.
Q Are her other children Agnes Saxon of 717 Chestnut Street in
Donora and Ruth Saksun who lives at 30 Jefferson Avenue in
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Stockdale,Pa.?
And is she presently a patient at Torrance State Hospital?
Was she admitted there on September 19 of 1968 to your knowledge?
Now prior to her admission where was her home?Where has she
When did your mother become ill this last siege?Was it last April
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lived most of her life?
829 Meldon Avenue in Donora.
How old is your mother?
Yes.
Yes.
She'd be about 74 this February.
Yes.
15 years?
Yes.
And is it true that she has been separated from him for approximately
Yes.
Is your mother also married to an Antonio Alvarez of Franklin,Pa.
Yes.
And you three are her only children,living children,is that correct?
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Q Of what year?
A 1968.
Q Was she hos pitalized because of this sickness?
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Then was she hospitalized again?
She came back home and she took sick again in April and we had
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How long did she stay then,approximately?
About a month.
What hos pital was this?
Mon City Memorial Hos pita!.
And what was her illnesses that you understand?
The first time she had partial stroke.We made it to the hospital.
And the second time she had the stroke again.
Was it on the other side?
Jq:>\til),the second time,we made her go back in the ho~ita!.
Because of these strokes was she paralyzed then?
She was paralyzed a little bit on one side.She could move around.
After her first hospitalization,where did she go after she was discr arged?
We brought her home to her home.
Toher home where?
In Donora.
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After the second hos pitalization where did she go?
She wound up at my sister Ruthie's home.
Stockdale?
Yes.
Did she stay there until she went to Torrance then?
She stayed there until she made it to Torrance.
When was the last time thatyou saw your mother?
Well,the exact date was a couple weeks ago.
At Torrance?
At Torrance.
What was her condit ion then?
Well.she recognized you but after that her mind started wande ring
around.She forgot.
Did she know that you were her son?
I don't know.but she knew my name for the time being.
Did she give you the impression that she was incompetent or competent?
Like she was sick.
Who went with you?
My wife.Ann Debnar.
Did she recognize her?
She recognized her for a time.
Now you say she recognized you for a time.What did she do then?
Because the Court is interested in what her condition is now.
A She started staring around.looking around,and my wife had talked
to her,she'd answer a little bit,but then she'd go back to some-
thing else.
Yes.
we saw her.
condition the same on these other visits or---
What is the income of that?
She has three accounts in Charleroi Mellon Bank and I had one in
In what bank are they,do you know?
Yes,she does.
Does she have any bank accounts that you know of?
Is she receiving Social Security payments?
I think about $70.00 a month.
It's rented by two families.
Is that home presently being rented?
Does your mother own any real estate?
She owns a home at 829 Meldon,Donora.
And this condition thatyou describe here on your last visit was her
She's a little bit improved,a little bit,compared to the other times
Now after seeing her,when did you see her before this?
I saw her two or three times from December 1st on.
I think the last time I saw her was before she went to Torrance.I
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Q Are these accounts in joint names with her children?
A The one is with her daughter Ruthie and the other two are with her
grandchildren.
Is she able to man~ge her property?
Not now.no.she ain't.
Is she afflicted with a mental illness?
Yes.
Do you think that she is liable to become the victim of a person
trying to take advantage of her?
Yes.
Do you think that she is liable to dissipate her property?
Yes.
Do you know of any other proceedings that have been started in
any Court to determine the competency of your mother?
No.sir.
Besides this proceeding has anybody else started any that you know (f?
I don't think so.
And does she have any guardian at the present time of her estate of
her property?
No.she don It.
And is it your request also as Mr.Simmons pointed out that you
wanted a person outside of the family.a third impartial person to b
the guardian.to be appointed the guardian of your mother?
A Yes.sir.
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Q I believe that's primarily all,Your Honor.
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hearing in paragraph four,it states,among other things,that your
mother had $600.00 in cash on her person during the summer of
1968.What became of that cash?
Well,we took my mother to the hos pital and my mother gave her
daughter Ruthie the box with all the possessions that was in there.
What box are you referring to?
Well,my mother had a little strong box that she kept all her papers
and bank accounts and everything,the money she had in the bank
in the box.
Q Where was that delivered to her daughter Ruth?
A At her horne.,
Q Where?
A At her home.
Q Is that before she went to the hos pita1-?
A Before she went to the hospital the second time.
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What date is that,this month?
This month.
When was the time before that thatyou saw your mother?
The week before that.
Before that,when was that,in December?
In January.
Didyou see your mother in December?
Yes.
Did you see your mother in November?
Not in November.
Now before November when was the last time you saw your mother
before that time?
MR.BARNA:May I objecLplease,Your
Honor.We are just here,I think,to have a guardian appointed.
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as to this money and counsel is following that up to determine what
disposition if any was made of it.I think that is proper since the
Court made inquiry about it.
(Continued examination by Mr.Simmons):
You say your mother told your wife and your wife told you,is that
My mother told my wife what was in that box.
I'll go by my mother's word .
box,is that correct?
No,I never looked at the box at all.
In other words,you got this through your wife there was $600 in the
You don't know really what is in the box of your own knowledge?
Did you at that time look in this box?
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MR.BARNA:We have Agnes Saxon in Court,in case the Court
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would want to ask her any other questions.She joined in the Petition
and it is my underst andi~g she would just corroborate with her
brother.
on the stand,Mrs.Saksun,for just one question only.
stating if there are any other witnesses,you may call them.
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RUTH SAKSUN IS CALLED AND SWORN.
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Q Would you state your name please?
A Ruth Saksun.
Q Your address please?
A 30 Jefferson Avenue,Stockdale,Pa.
Q What manner areyou related to Mrs.Yonek,also known as Mrs.
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When did Mrs.Alverez cometoyourhome in the summer of '58?
May 29.
Q On that day could you tell us how much money in cash she had with
her?
A 400.00.
Q That's all.
THE COURT:First are there any questions,Mr.Barna?
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CROSS EXAMINATION BY MH.BARNA:
Q Did she have any other assets with her?
A No.
Q Is there a joint savings account with you and your mother?
A Yes,there is.
Q This is in the Charleroi Mellon Banle
A Yes.
Q And could you tell us the balance of that?
A I think it's $300.00.That was part of my money in that bank from
my divorce and they didn't know anything about it.
Q No,we're just---
THE COURT:We won't go into that.We just want to know how
much is in that account now.
A $300.00.
Q Are there also two other accounts?
A Yes.
Q Is it with your children?
A Yes.
Q Could you tell us the balance in thos e accounts?
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A One is in the checking account and see,I told you that that was my
money in there with my mother,which my brother and sister didnIt
know anything about it,and they found out,it coming through the
mail,the bank statement from the Mellon Bank.
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$300.00.
With each of her grandchildren'-and your children.
Yes.
That would be a total of $900.00 all together,is tha t correct?
Yes.
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Q Mrs.Saksun,you stated that your mother had in her possession wher
she came to your place in May,1968,the sum of $400.00,is that cCY'rect?
A Yes.
Q I?:id she have that in a box of any kind?
A Yes,she did.
Q And was the box turned over to you?
A Yes,she gave it to me.
Q And the amount of money that was in the box then was $400.
A Yes.I paid her taxes out of it and paid all her insurance and things,
I kept everything up.
Q That's all right.But the amount that was in there was $400.00.
A Yes.
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MR.SIMMONS:Just for the sake of the record,the amount in
the Mellon Bank,which is in your mother's name and your name,is
$1326.00,is that correct?
A Yes.
MR.SIMMONS:And the amount that's in Charleroi Savings and
Loan,which is in your mother's name with Mrs.Agnes Saxon is
in the amount of $123.50.
A Yes.The interest isn't on there.
MR.SIMMONS:
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That is the balance on the book.
And she owns the home,is that correct?
Where is this home located?
A 829 Meldon Avenue.Donora.
THE COURT:Who is collecting the rents from that horne?
A Well.my sister did'it first and then when I needed to pay her bill
up at Torrance I took over.My daughter lives downstairs and
she rents the upstairs out.
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A $70.00.
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How much does the home bring in a month?
All right.that will be all.
Just one question.Your Honor.Is it your opinion.
that your mother could become the victim of designing persons?
A I guess she could be,because she wouldnIt be up there,would she?
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MR.BARNA:
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She is mentally ill ?
Do you feel that a guardian should be appointed
to look after her estate?
A A bank guardian,Your Honor.
THE COURT:Well,that is up to the Court.Do you feel that
a guardian should be appointed?
A Yes.
THE COURT:The Court is to select a proper guardian;that is
our job.Do you feel that one should be appoint ed?
A Yes,but not my brother.
THE COURT:
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Well,all right,that's all.
Your Honor,that's all we have to set forth.
(At the direction of the Court,off-the-record discussion was not
recorded by the stenographer).
(Proceedings Closed).
I hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence are contained
fully and accura ely in the notes taken by me on the hearing of the above
cause.and that this copy is a correct transcript of the same.
The foregoing record of the proceedings upon the hearing of
the above cause is hereby approved and directed to be filed.
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