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I,B.R.BECKNER,of the City of Washington,Wash-
ington County,Pennsylvania,do make,publish and'declare this my last
Will and Testament,hereby revoking any and all former Wills ~ade by
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me at any time heretofore and intending hereby to dispose of the entire
e~tate of which I may die seized.
10 I direct that all my debts and .fWleral expenses be
paid by my executor hereinafter named,as soon as may be convenient after
.'my death.
2.I direct that all succession and inheritance taxes on
any property passing under this Will or otherwise than under this Will shall
be paid by my Executor hereinafter named out of the residue of my estate.
3.I give,devise and bequeah to lUy mother,Arienna
Elizabeth.Beckner,for and during the term of her natural life,.all of my
property situated in Oakview,Western Portll Allegheny County,Maryland,
and after my mother's death,.such property shall go to.my sister,Frances
.Beckner and my brother,Clifton Beckner,in equal shares,absolutely.
4.Provided and on condition that she be living thirty days
after my death,I give,at that time,all the rest,residue and remainder of
my estate to my wife,Helen S.Becknerll and I direct that no part of my
estate shall vest in her nor shall she have any right thereto,unless she
be living 'at the said time,to-wit:thirty days after my death.
5.Should my wife,Helen S.Beckner,not be living thirty
days after my death,than and in that event I give,devise and bequeath all the
rest,resid\~eand remainder of my estate equally to my following brothers and.,
sister:
Lyman Beckner,Piedmon't,West Virginia,
Clifton Beckner,Western Port,Maryland
Marshall Beckner,Washington,Pennsylvania
Byard Beckner,DctroUll }'·1ichigan
Frances Beckner,Western Port,Maryland
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I.h~reby constitute and ap'point my wife,~Ielen S.:B~ckner,
and Mellon Natio,nal Bank and Trust Company,E~e.Gutors of this my last Will
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and Testament,and hereby give to my said Executors full power'and authority
.to sell any or all real estate of which I may be seized at the time of my death
.without asking leave of Court,and also the power to make,'execute and de-
liver any Deed or Deeds for such real estateo
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my
.'hand and seal thi s .bif day of Q:,d/~-?/7 ,1956.
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Signed,sealed,published and declared by the above
named testator,as and for his last Will and Testament,in the presence
of us who,at his request,'in his presence,and in the presence of each
other have hereunto subscribed'our names as witnesses thereto.
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AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTOR
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA)
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
Per sonally before me,the undersigned authority,a Notary Public in and for said
County and State,appeared ARLIE W.OTT,TRUST OFFICER of MELLON NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY,who,being duly sworn according to law,deposes
and says that MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY is the executor of
the estate of B.R.BECKNER,also known as BRENNER R.BECKNER,deceased,
that the following schedules constitute a complete inventory and appraisement of
the real and personal estate of B.R.BECKNER,also known as BRENNER R.BECKNER,
deceased,except real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;that'the
figures opposite each item of real and personal estate in the following schedules are
dete:.-mined and stated by the under signed to be the fair value of said items as of the
date of the decedent's death,based upon a just appraisement of each item made by the
above named Executor.
Sworn and subscribed before me this-.!.I..L./...<ld~/.a::::...-_
day of --'~~==~,1970
/Notary Public
SARA M.VAN KIRK,Notary Public
VJashingb'",'linZ'Jn County,Pa.
My Cor,mj,s;on Expires
October 14,1970
Arlle W.Ott
TRUST OFFICER of MELLON NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
EXECUTOR ESTATE of B.R.BECKNER,
also known as BRENNER R.BECKNER,
DECEASED
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INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT of the goods and chattels,rights and credits
which were of B.R.BECKNER,also known as BRENNER R.BECKNER,Deceased,
late of P.O.Box 334,Washington,Washington County,Pennsylvania,taken and made
in conformity with the above affidavit.
PERSONAL ESTATE SCHEDULE
Mellon National Bank and Trust Company
Washington Office
Savings Account No.1330
Balance 2/21/69 $28,072.13
Treasurer of the United States
Veterans Administration Lump Sum Death Benefit 250.00
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$100,000.00 United States of America
3%Treasury Bond of 1995
Dated February 15,1955
Due February 15,1995 @71.125
Accrued interest from 2/15/69 to 2/21/69
$5,000.00 Greater Johnstown Water Authority
(Pennsylvania)
3.90%Water Revenue Bond,Series A
Dated January 1,1964
Due January 1,2004 @67.50
(~ption January 1,1969
Accrued interest from 1/1/69 to 2/21/69
$5,000.00 Kane Area School Building Authority
(Pennsylvania)
3 3/4%School Building Revenue Bond
Series of 1963
Dated April 1,1963
Due April 1,1984 @75.875
Option April 1,1968
Accrued interest from 10/1/68 to 2/21/69
$5,000.00 The Ligonier Valley School District Authority
(Pennsylvania)
3.40%School Building Revenue Bond--Series A
Dated October 1,1962
Due December 1,1982 @73.875
Option December 1,1967
Accrued interest from 12/1/68 to 2/21/69
$4,000.00 The Municipal Authority of the City of McKeesport
(County of Allegheny,Pennsylvania)
4%Sewer Revenue Bond,Series A
Dated April 1,1959
Due Apr.il 1,1999 @70.25
Option April 1,1967
Accrued interest from 10/1/68 to 2/21/69
$5,000.00 Peters Township School Authority
(Pennsylvania)
3 3/4%School Building Revenue Bond
Series of 1963
Dated March 1,1963
Due May 1,1994 @69.00
Option May 1,1968
Accrued interest from 11/1/69 to 2/21/69
$100.00 Greater Washington Ice Skating As sodation
(Pennsylvania)
5%Twenty-Year Income Bond
Dated September 30,1958
Due September 1,1978
(Dis solved by court order dated 8/18/58)
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$71,125.00
49.73
3,375.00
27.08
3,793.75
72.92
3,693.75
37.78
2,810.00
62.22
3,450.00
57.29
1.00
180 Shares American Telephone and Telegraph Company
(New York)
Capital Stock ($16 2/3)@53.50 $9,630.00
794 Shares Oelanese Corporation of America
(Delaware)
Common Stock (No Par)@66.75 52,999.50
2 Shares The Central Investment Company,Inc.
(Maryland)
Capital Stock ($100.00)
(Company's Charter forfeited 2/15/35
Letter dated 7/22/69 from R.D.Fisher)
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100 Shares Chemcell (1963)Limited
(Canada)
Common Stock (No Par)@l1.16 1,116.00
100 Shares Columbia Cellulose Company,Limited
(British Columbia)
Common Stock (No Par)@ 5.754375 575.44
.1 00 Shares
200 Shares
Duquesne Light Company
(Pennsylvania)
4.10%Cumulative
Preferred Stock ($50.00)
Duquesne Light Company
(Pennsylvania)
Common Stock ($5.00)
@33.875
@31.0625
3,387.50
6,212.50
364 Shares
15 Shares
85 Shares
100 Shares
The First National Bank and Trust Company
of Western Maryland
(National Banking Laws)
Common Capital Stock ($20.00)@45.00
The Fluor Corporation,Ltd.
(California)
$3.00 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock,
Series B (No Par)@68.50
The Fluor Corporation.Ltd.
(California)
Common Stock ($O.62 1/2)@47.625
General Motors Corporation
(Delaware)
Common Stock ($12/3)@78.3125
Dividend of $0.85 per share
payable 3/10/69 to stockholders
of record 2/13/69
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16,380.00
1,027.50
4,048.13
7,831.25
85.00
200 Phil<0s Avenue,Westernport All~gany County,Maryland
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
30.00
3,992.00
3,656.50
$9,450.00
@17.75
None
MEMORANDUM OF REAL ESTATE OUTSIDE
REAL ESTATE SCHEDULE
REAL ESTATE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Total Personal Property Appraisement
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Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation (Delaware)
(Formerly Wheeling Steel Corporation)
Common Stock ($10.00)@31.1875
Washington Steel Corporation
(Pennsylvania)
Common Stock ($1.00)
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company
(Texas)
Capital Stock (No Par)@31.50
Dividend of $0.10 per share
payable 3/15/69 to stockholders
of record 2/17/69 .
128 Shares
l06 Shares
300 Shares
INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT'
IN THE ESTATE OF
B.R.BECKNER,
also known as,
BRENNER R.BECKNER,
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B.R.BECKNER
also known as
BRENNER R.BECKNER,DECEASED
ESTATE OF
EXECUTOR
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY
DKT;/S7-6Ojy-5,/(;,
IN THE COURT,OF COMMON PLEAS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
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BALANCE DUE -$155,146.94
H.GILMORE SCHMIDT;
SCHMIDT &ALLISON
Attorneys-at-Law
Washington Trust Building
Washington,Pennsylvania 15301
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
ESTATE OF B.R.BECKNER
a lso known as
BRENNER R.BECKNER,DECEASED
No.63-69-346
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
EXECUTOR
January 24,1972
SUMMARY
SCHEDULE "A"
PRINCIPAL-PERSONALTY
Receipts Page 5 $267,142 .10
Amount transferred from
Income-Personalty 12.000.00 $279,142 10
Disbursements Page 8 131 243 45
Balance $147,898 65
SCHEDULE "B"
INCOME-PERSONALTY
Receipts Page 10 $20,411 62
Disbursements Page 11 $1,163.33
Amount transferred to Principal-
Personalty to pay administrative
expenses 12.000.00 13 163 33
Balance 7 248 29
NET BALANCE $155,146 9~
Balance consists of the following:
PRINCIPAL-PERSONALTY
Stocks:
American Telephone &Telegraph Company
180 shares Capital $9,585 54
Celanese Corporation
794 shares Common 52,999 50
Central Investment Company,Inc.
2 shares Capital 000 00
F 0 RWARD $62,585 04
MSM
BROUGHT FORWARD
Chemcell,Limited,Canada
100 shares Common
Columbia Cellulose Company,Limited,British
Columbia
100 shares Common
Duquesne Light Company
100 shares 4.10%Cumulative Preferred
Duquesne Light Company
200 shares Common
The First National Bank &Trust Company of
Western Maryland
364 shares Capital
Fluor Corporation
15 shares $3.00 Cumulative Convertible
Preferred
Fluor Corporation
98 shares Common
General Motors Corporation
100 shares Common
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company
300 shares Capital
Washington Steel Corporation
206 shares Common
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation
128 shares Common
Bonds:
American Telephone &Telegraph Company
Debenture without Warrants,8.75%
$500.due 5/15/2000 Registered only
10 Warrants expires 5/15/75
Registered
Greater Johnstown Water Authority,Pa.,
Series "A"3.90%
$5,000.due 1/1/2004 Optional 1969
Greater Washington Ice Skating Association,
Pa.,5%20 year Income Registered
$100.due 9/1/78
Kane Area School Building Authority,Pa.,3.75"
$5,000.due 4/1/84 Optional 1968
FORWARD
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$62,585 04
1,116 00
575 44
3,387 50
6,212 50
16,380 00
1,027 50
4,026 64
7,831 25
9,450 00
3,656 50
3 992 00
$432 95
67 05
3,375 00
1 00
3 793 75
$7,669 75
$120,240 37
$120,240 37
BROllGHT FORWARD
Ligonier Valley School Authority,Pa.,
Series "A",3.40%
$5,000.due 12/1/82 Optional 1967
$7,669 75
3,693 75
$120,240 37
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McKeesport Municipal Authority,Pa.,Series.
"A",4%
$4,000.due 4/1/99 Optional 1964
Peters Township School Authority,Pa.,3.75%
$5,000.due 5/1/94 Optional 1968
United States of America 3%Treasury
$10,500.dated 2/15/55 due 2/15/95
Temporary Deposits:
Deposited at Interest in Mellon Bank
Cash
INCOME-PERSONALTY
Cash
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2,810 00
3,450 00
7 468 13 25,091 63
2,000 00
566 65
$147,898 65
7 248 29
$155,146 94
SCHEDULE "A"
PRINCIPAL-PERSONALTY
Receipts
27 Received 4.50 shares Fluor Corporation,Common
Stock in payment of a 5%stock dividend on 90
shares declared 12/15/69,payable 3/6/70 to
holders of record 1/23/70
Stock Dividends
4 Received 4.25 shares Fluor Corporation,Common
Stock in payment of a 5%stock dividend on 85
shares declared 12/9/68,payable 5/16/69 to
holders of record 4/11/69
1970
Mar.
1969
June
1970
J;m.
1971
Jan.
1970
May
11
20
7
Inventory filed
Received 4.70 shares Fluor Corporation,Common
Stock in payment of a 5%stock dividend on 94
shares declared 12/14/70,payable 3/5/71 to
holders of record 1/18/71
Disposition of Rights
Net proceeds sale of 5 American Telephone &
Telegraph Company rights (Issued to holders of
record 4/10/70)$2.27
To reduce carrying value of
180 shares American Telephone &
Telegraph Company,Capital Stock
from $9,630.00 to $9,627.73,the
difference being proceeds sale of
rights.2.27
$000 00
000 00
000 00
$000 00
$237,298 97
000 00
13 Received $500.American Telephone &Telegraph
Company 8.75%Debentures due 3/15/2000 with
warrants,Registered only at 100.in the exercise
of l75-subscription rights to purchase $100.
par debentures for each 35 shares of stock held
of record 4/10/70 $500.00
Cash expended in purchase of debentures 500.00
of 180 American Telephone &
rights (Issued to holders of
$42.19
1971
July 16 Net proceeds sale
Telegraph Company
record 6/3/71)
To reduce carrying value of
180 shares American Telephone &
Telegraph Company,Capital Stock
from $9,627.73 to $9,585.54,the
difference being proceeds sale of
rights.
FORWARD
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42.19
000 00
000 00 000 00
$237,298 97
500.00
1970
Sept.
1969
Dec.
1970
July
BROUGHT FORWARD
Exchange of Assets
10 Received $500.American Telephone &Telegraph
Company 8.75%Debenture due 5/15/2000 without
Warrants,Registered only $432.95
together with:
10 American Telephone &Telegraph
Company Warrants to purchase common
stock,expires 5/15/75,Registered 67.05
$500.00
in exchange for:
$500.American Telephone &Telegraph
Company,8.75%Debenture due 5/15/2000
with Warrants,Registered only
Conversion of Assets Without Gain or Loss
23 Withdrawal of $11,000.Deposited at Interest in
Mellon Bank $11,000.00
Carrying value 11,000.00
1 Withdrawal of $1,000.Deposited at Interest in
Mellon Bank $1,000.00
Carrying value 1,000.00
$000 00
000 00
$237,298 97
000 00
000 00
24 Accountant charges itself with gain on $89,500.
United States of America,3%Treasury Bonds
dated 2/15/55,due 2/15/95 at 100.,surrendered
for redemption and payment to the Internal
Revenue Service as credit on Federal Estate Tax
$89,500.00
Carrying value 63,656.87
1969
Mar.
1970
June
1969
May
July
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Miscellaneous
Helen S.Beckner:Deposited as as advancement
to help pay for administrative expenses
Purchase of Assets and Temporary Deposits
$15,000.Deposited at Interest in Mellon Bank
.75 fractional share Fluor Corporation,Common
Stock at 38.45
Cash expended in purchase of asset and temporary
deposit
Amount transferr~d from Income-Personalty
Account to pay administrative expenses
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$4,000 00
25 843 13
$15,000 00
28 84
$15,028 84
15 028 84
29,843 13
000 00
$267,142 10
12 000 00
$279,142 10
1969
Mar.
1969
Mar.
June
July
1970
Jan.
Feb.
Apr.
SCHEDULE "A"
PRINCIPAL-PERSONALTY
Disbursements
Family Exemption
27 Helen S.Beckner,widow
Administrative Expenses
27 Observer Publishing Company:Legal advertising
27 Washington County Reports:Legal advertising
18 Mellon National Bank &Trust Company,
Washington Office:Reimbursement for toll calls
to Maryland 4/9/69,4/28/69 and toll call to
Daniel M.Ross on 5/27/69
29 J.C.McCleery:Appraisal of residence property
22 Mellon National Bank &Trust Company,
Washington Office:Reimbursement for phone
call 12/9/69 to Dwight Stover,Oakland,Maryland
25 Lawrence H.Shafferman:Appraisal of
unimproved lots located at corner of North
Center and Smith Streets,Cumberland,Maryland
22 Register of Wills,Washington County,Pa.:
Court costs,as follows:
3/27/69 Probate of Will and twelve short
certificates $43.50
4/14/69 Thirteen short certificates 13.00
6/25/69 Certified copy of Will 5.50
One short certificate 1.00
8/21/69 One short certificate 1.00
3/12/70 Filing inventory 6.00
4/22/70 Certified copy of Will 5.50
$14 00
14 00
.7 34
35 00
1 65
35 00
75 50
$1,000 00
July 24 Payments re Maryland Administration of property
situate 200 Philos Avenue,Westernport Allegany
County,Maryland,as follows:
6/5/69 Herald Printing House:Photograph
prints of property $6.00
Richard H.Whitworth:
Appraisal fee 10.00
Franklin S.Johnson:
Appraisal fee 10.00
8/13/69 R.A.Paynter,Inc.:
Premium on liability
Certificate #1002 Policy
#ALB43204 Insurance Company
of North America 3.00
FORWARD
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$29.00 $182 49 $1,000 00
1970
BROUGHT FORWARD $29.00 $182 49 $1,000 00
00
25 70
389 71
12,500
3.00
357.71
$12.00
12.50
1.20
$8,500.00
4,000.00
Payment of attorneys'fee,
full
1/6/70 W.Dwight Stover:Cash
advanced for payment of
various administration
expenses $106.21
Cost of obtaining
real estate appraise-
ment 1.50
Legal services and
compensation as
Ancillary Admin-
istrator 250.00
7/24/70 R.A.Paynter,Inc.:
Earned premium on liability
Certificate #30,Policy
#ALB43294 Insurance Company
of North America for period
12/17/69 to 5/12/70
Schmidt and Allison:
as follows:
12/26/69 On account
1/24/72 Balance in
Schmidt and Allison:Reimbursement for payment
of the following:
Death certificate
Certified copy of Will
Xerox copies of insurance policies
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1972
Jan.
1971
Jan.
24 Mellon National Bank &Trust Company:
Compensation as Executor,as follows:
12/24/69 On account
12/23/70 On account
1/24/72 Balance in full
$4,000.00
5,000.00
2,970.00 11 970 00 25,067 90
Proceeds sale of .70 fractional share Fluor
Corporation,Common Stock at 27.64 $19.35
Carrying value 28.76 9 41
1970
Mar.
1971
Mar.
11
9
Loss on Sale of Assets
Proceeds sale of .50 fractional share
Corporation,Common Stock at 34.25
Carrying value
Fluor
$17.13
21.57 $4 44
13 85
1969
Mar.
Preferred Debts
27 Helen S.Beckner:Reimbursement for funeral
expenses paid to George Funeral Home;Cumberland,
Maryland 2 307 50
FORWARD $28,389 25
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6 W.Dwight Stover:Cash advanced for payment
of Maryland Inheritance Tax
BROUGHT FORWARD
Pennsylvania:Payment on accoun
Inheritance Tax being 6%on
$12,000.00
600.00
236 77
$28,389 25
102 617 43
$131,243 45
15
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873 28
90 344
$11,400
$65.14
171.63
of America
2/15/95 at
$89,500.00
704.63
139.52
in full of
706 filed,
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Other Taxe's
Commonwealth of
of Pennsylvania
$200,000.00
Less 5%discount
Internal Revenue Service:Payment
Federal Estate Tax per Return Form
as follows:
Surrender of $89,500.United States
3%Treasury Bonds dated 2/15/55 due
100.
Accrued interest through 5/21/70
Cash
Other Debts
10 Payment of the following:
Net 1969 Township Real Estate Tax
Net 1969 County and State Real Estate
Taxes
re property situate 200 Philos Avenue,
Westernport Allegany County,Maryland
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1969
July
1969
May
1970
Jan.
June
SCHEDULE "B"
INCOME-PERSONALTY
Receipts
Diyidends
American Telephone &Telegraph Company,Capital
180 shares -4/1/69 to 1/3/72
Celanese Corporation (formerly Celanese Corpora-
tion of America)Common
794 shares -3/26/69 to 12/22/71
$1,377 00
4,764 00
Chemce11,Limited,Canada,Common
100 shares -3/31/69 to 6/30/70
Less Canadian Tax
Duquesne Light Company,4.10%Cumulative
Preferred
100 shares -4/1/69 to 1/1/72
Duquesne Light Company,Common
200 shares -4/1/69 to 1/1/72
$37.15
3.72 33 43
615 00
996 00
First National Bank &Trust Company of Western
Maryland,Capital
364 shares -4/15/69 to 1/15/72
Fluor Corporation (formerly Fluor Corporation,
Limited,California)$3.00 Cumulative Convertib1
Preferred
15 shares -4/15/69 to 1/14/72
General Motors Corporation,Common
100 shares -6/10/69 to 12/10/71
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company,Capital
300 shares -6/16/69 to 12/15/71
Washington Steel Corporation,Common
206 shares -5/16/69 to 11/19/71
Interest-Bonds
American Telephone &Telegraph Company,8.75%
$500.-5/15/70 to 11/15/71
Greater Johnstown Water Authority,Pa.,3.90%
$5,000.-2/21/69 to 1/1/72
Kane Area School Building Authority,Pa.,3.75%
$5,000.-2/21/69 to 10/1/71
FORWARD
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2,759 12
135 00
1,025 00
495 00
442 90
$65 64
557 92
489 58
$1,113 14
$12,642 45
$12,642 45
BROUGHT FORWARD
Ligonier Valley School Authority,pa.,3.40%
$5,000.-2/21/69 to 12/1/71
Municipal Authority of the City of McKeesport,
Pa.,4%
$4,000.-2/21/69 to 10/1/71
Peters Township School Authority,Pa.,3.75%
$5,000.-2/21/69 to 11/1/71
$1,113 14
472 22
417 78
505 21
$12,642 45
United States of America,3%Treasury
$100,000.
89,500.
10,500.
-2/21/69 to 2/15/70
2/15/70 to 5/21/70
2/15/70 to 8/15/71
$2,950.27
704.63
472.50 4 127 40 6,635 75
Interest-Sayings Account
Mellon National Bank &Trust Company,
Washington Office,Savings Account No.1330
Interest paid 5/1/69
Interest-Temporary Deposits
Deposited at Interest in Mellon Bank
Interest received during the period 5/14/69
through 12/31/72
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561 44
571 98
$20,411 62
1971
Feb.
1972
Jan.
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SCHEDULE "B"
INCOME-PERSONALTY
Disbursements
Administrative Expenses
Internal Revenue Service:Income tax on income
for year ending 12/31/70
Treasurer,Washington County,Pa.:
County Personal Property Tax for the years
1970,1971 and 1972
Mellon National Bank and Trust Company:
Compensation as Executor
Amount transferred to Principal-Personalty
Account to pay administrative expenses
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$125 13
17 62
1 020 58
$1,163 33
12 000 00
$13,163 33
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
ARLIE w.OTl,Trust Officer of the
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MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY,the above named Accountant,being
duly sworn according to law,deposes and says that more than six months
have elapsed from the date of grant of letters and from the date of the
first complete advertisement of grant of letters testamentary,that the
disbursements shown in the account have been made to the parties entitled
thereto;and that the account as stated is true and correct as he verily
believes.
Trus t Officer
Sworn to and subscribed
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'before me thi~9/~day(J.~Ofl
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Notary Public
DOLORES P.MEREDITH,Notary Public
Washington,Washington County,Pa.
My Commission Expires
January 28.1975
REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION
Accountant requests that distribution be determined
by the Court in accordance with the Petition for Distribution to be offered
in evidence at the audit of this account.
Mellon National Bank and Trust Company,
W.26752
Sworn to and
Observer -Reporter
WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the Newspaper Advertis,ing Act of 16 May,1929,
P.L.1784,as amended.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,County of Washington,SS:'.
Personally appeared before IDle,a Notary Public in and for said County
and State,Ri.ch.a.r.d S.•....c..ow.an ,who beirug duly s,worn
according to law,deposes and says that he is the ~.e.c.r.e.t.ar-y _.
of the Obs'erver PUblishing Company,a P!enns;ylvania corporation,and its
agent in thIs behalf;that the said Company is;the owner and publisher of
the Observer-Reporter,succ'essor to The Washington Obs'erver,established
September 18,1871,and The Washington Reporter,es;tablished August 15,
1808,a daily newspapeJ"of general circulation,printed and published and
having its place ,of bus,ines's at Washington,Washington County,Pennsyl-
vania,where it or its predecessors have been established and publis'll!ed
continuous'ly for more than six months'prior to the publication of the notice
hereto attached;that the printed notice or advertisement hereto attached
is a ,copy of an official advertisement,official notice,legal notice or legal
adveertisement,exactly a:s printed or published in the Obsterver-Reporter in
its regular editions on the following date or d'ates;.
,.M.~.r~.h ~.Q.'".~.7.jH!.9 Ap.r.iJ.._.3..•._._J.9..6..9.._ .
that neither true affiant nor the Observer Publishing Company is interes;ted
in the sU'bject matter of said notice or advertising and that all of the aUega-
tions'of this affidavit as to the time,place and character of publi-cation
are true.j(...-'""l tf ..--;Y c:..._...__. . ./~~~..""_:J.&:.:'"f-.tk.ZJ__~~~:::V-
subscribed before me this.}._._day of....~.P..r..i...L_J.9._6 9
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lviY (;OI,,;,lISSION EXPIRES MAY 6.1972
I EXEciJTo=a'"""'S""'N==O::TI=CE;;:;---
Estate of B.R.BECKNER a/k/aBRENNERR.BECKNER deceasedlateofWashington,Washingtq;'lCounty,Pennsylvania.Letters Testamentary upon theaboveestatehavingbeengranted
to the undersigned,notice is herebygiventothoseiJldebte~thereto to I'make immediate payment and tothosehavingclaimsordemandsto
present them for settlement.MELLON NATIONAL BANK ANDTRUSTCOMPANY,Executor
40 South Main Street'Washington Pa.15301SCHMIDT.ALLISON &:TOWNSENDAttorneys
Was!)ington Trust Buildin£IWa:;iiington Pa.15301
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63 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Washington,Pennsylvania
(PUBLISHED SY WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of May 16,1929,P.L.
1784 SetA 3,paragraphs (3)and (25).
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
STATE 0"PENNSYLVANIA (SS.
II
Personally appeared before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and
Commonwealth,CHARLES C.KELLER,who,being duly sworn,deposes and
says:that he is the Editor of the WASHINGTON COUNTY REPORTS,the
official legal periodical for said Washington County,publis'hed weekly having its
place of business at Washington,Washington County,Pennsylvania,and is act-
ing as its agent in t'his behalf;that the said WASHINGTON COUNTY
REPORTS was established on March 31,1920,and was designated as the official
legal publication for Washington County,Pennsylvania,by order of the several
courts of said County,dated November 11,1920;that the printed notice or adver-
tisement attached hereto is a copy of a notice or advertisemcnt,exactly as printed
or published,which appeared in the said legal periodical in its regular issues on the
following dates:
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that the affiant or the corporation in behalf of which he is acting is not interested
in the subject matter of said notice or advertising and that all of the allegations of,hi,'ffid'"ir'J/1'""m"pi,,,"~'""O~"b1i'''i,"'"'m,.~~.._j .
Editor
Sworn to
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Nat ry Public
KATHERINE C.YARD,Notary p\lb
Washington,Washington .Co.,
My commission Exptr.es
Novemher 1,1969
Estate Notices
The Register of Wills has granted letters,
testamentary or of administration,in the
following estates.Notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted thereto to make
payment without delay and to those hav-
ing claims or demands to present them
for settlement to the Executors or Admin-
istrators or their Attorneys.
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BECKNER,B.R.,a/k/a BRENNER R.BECKNER,Dec'd.
Late of Washington,Washington.County,Penna.
Executor:MeHon National Bank &Trust Company,40 S.Main St.,Wash-
ington,Pa.15301Attorneys:Schmidt.Allison &Town-
.send,Washington Trust Bldg.,Wash-
ington,Pa.15301
Executor
24thday of M_a_r_c_h "19_7_2_
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63-69-346No.~_----=:......:..--=-...:....----=-.:::..:.._
N.B.-Counsel shall,by separate paper,present a concise statement of each
claim,with supporting paIcuIat ion of any interest claimed.Objections
to an account as filed,shall be concisely stated in a separate paper.
Council suggesting proper distribution shall file a separate concise state-
ment in that regard.
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Enter o_u_r ~appearance for__--=M=e""l""l-"'oc=;n~..:;.N~a::::t"-'i~o:::;n~a::::=.l--'B~a~n~k=_::a~n"'_d=_T~r:.._'u""s'='_t"______.:C~oc=;m~·~p:.:::a~n=.yl_L_,
asBRENNERR.BECKNER
TO THE AUDITING JUDGE:
Estate of B.R.BECKNER.also known
In the matter of the Audit of Account in
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'72 l'irlR ?8 PI1 I 53
RUSSEL~.i"I!{iHO
REGISTEf(,OF WILLS
WAS HINc~T0IJ CO.•PA.,
No.63-69-346
In re Audit of Account in Esta:te of
B.R.BECKNER,also known as
BRENNER R.BECKNER
AUDIT
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FOR
MELLON NATIONAL BANK and
TRUST COMPANY,ACCOUNTANT
SCHMIDT &ALLISON
438 Washington Trust Building
Washington,Pennsylvania 15301
Attorney
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PETITION SUR AUDI,T
IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Testate Form J
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Deceased
No _.6.3.:-:Q.9_:-.3.4.6._______...
Fiduciary__Mell'O.JJ._N_9-.tiQP...9-.LB.ank.an.d__....._....
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Date of Date of
Decedent's death ~~J?!".~~E.Y...?)L)~_?9..Grant of Letters ¥~.~.~h.}1.?..J.9.~2 _..-.-..
This is the _.Eir..§t..9-.ud..F.:iJJ..aL _account filed in this estate
If tHT "h 'Jb J f~'J.';~.--'~.)<'t~f..··f d ,'t'h)'"t··t °l'·t f',~b :..'b ~-'dot.0 Noneereaveeenormeraccou"s I e In IS es a e,IS I e num eror num er an erm.___.
Election to take
Under or~iII.(cross out one)
Date Election Place of;
Filed ..Not.filed_Record ~_..L.~o••----••••••••••
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Name of surviving spouse__H~1~fl..~".._.;J?~_c;..~_~_!"_ _ _..---..--.-v:..--.,-..-..---_-----.--_._-----_.__.__.__.._..
List issue,where material:
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Did decedent marry after execution of will?(jndicate)~~No.Any children born after execution of will?(indicate)
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Leg.atees Relationship Interest Fiduciary,if deceased or not sui juris
Helen S.Beckner Spouse Entire Residuary Estate N.A.
Heirs of Frances Beckner,Deceased January 7,1964~
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List,if exceptions to above:
If partial intestacy,give facts:
Adeemed:Revoked:
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Lapsed:Abated:Give Cause:
Not Applicable
Notice to interested parties.Have all parties,having either vested or contingent interests and all crediors entitled
to notice (Court Rule No.9 paragraph C:Section 6:Subdivision c)received written notice of the filing of the account
and of call of audit?Yes,1§!«
If any exception give cause:.
File copy of Notice .-J'.,~~,.:::
and date of mailing .J.9:n:tl?ty..~J~..J.9.7.Z ··········,····························~············t ,,~,.,-.......,-"-'-.'-'."\~..~
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Return filed May 11,1970.Closing letter
Is estate subject to the filing,of a Feder,al E~tate Tax Return?.~.~t~.~.9.~.~.<;>.~!':::.}.~.~.}.9.!.~.~J~~~~..~~.~.~:Y~.~1:.~....
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Actual payment made on Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax.Amount $JJ,.4.9.Q~...j$.J?,..Q.9.9.J~.f?~...9-Jf?<;:.~!lnt)
If the Will makes any portion of estate subject to a life-estate,give name and birth date of life tenant ~~~.~.
Give Names and addresses of all unpaid creditors who are legally entitled to notice,together with the amounts
of such claims;state wb~ther Jpey ar~e admitted to be correct;arid whether the claim is denied.
None
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Give reference to such parts of the lwill as require interpretation by the Court;a reference to all questions re-
quiring adjudication,and a statement of any other facts deemed necessary for the preparation of the adjudication:
Mrs.Helen S.Beckner,sole residuary legatee,requested that all securities be retained
and distributed to her in kind at termination.To accomplish this,Mrs.Beckner
contribued $4,000.00 to the Estate for payment of various expenses as well as authorizing
the,use o~income to pay expenses.Y<;?ur Accountant utilized $12,000.from income as
s'et ~forth~in the Account as filed.v c.
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Balance for distribution per account,
Itemize any additional debits not shown by account:
See Schedule"A"Attached
Total additional debits (Add)
Itemize'any ~dditionai credifS not shown by account:
See Schedule,"A"Attached
$.J9.~~..7.9..
$~~.?a..~1&.:..9:!.
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Total additional credits (SubtraCt)=
Balance for distribution
~$.....708.04-.-_._-.
v_·~~~.$J.5.4~.9.3'J..•..9.Q .
If balance for distribution is not in cash,list each item held in kind,giving appraised Value (or distribution Value);
Balance for distribution totals $154,637.60.See Schedule "A"attached.
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And your petitioner will ever pray,etc.
MELLON NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY,EXECUTOR,Estate of B.R•
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being duly .I?w.9.:!::~_doth depose and say
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true
to the best of ita _ _knowledge and belief.
.............Sw.9.:!::n-_to and subscribed before
me th;s;,li,c~&d-"y Of_/i.~':ZJj 19_;7..z,
Signature of'~ffiS~r_:,:;ycJd"::I'.-t::l.6.~;..I....l/J..Ct.::)~
.i ....DOLORES P.MEREDITH.Notary Publio
Title of Offlcer...:...wailtingKlA;.Wa&!WIgkm.-CoUlltj!r.Pa.••••••••••••••••
'._,..,i My CommiSsion Expires
Office expi res :.:~:·~!?~~~~~..~~:.~:.~~.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,SS:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The above named Fiduciary or representative thereof,
List any advancement or distribution on account that has been made,and nature and amount of same:
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and income,to Mrs.Helen S.Beckner,residuary legatee,under Article Four of the Will.
If Family Exemption claimed by Petition,give place of Record:P.a.id..p.e.+....9:.~~9~:Qt _ .
If Family Exemption is claimed at audit,give name,relationship and basis for Claim:.
Suggested distribution of balance shown,both as to principal and income,attaching signed and itemized elections
to take in kind if balance is not in cosh:residuary shares being stated in proportions:
,Accountant respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to award the balances,principal
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PETITION SUR AUDIT
FROM WHERE DECEDENT LEFT A WILL
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Counsel of Fiduciary will submit herewith the
following,in conformity with Court Rules
adopted effective December 3,1951,being
rule No,9:paragraph b-c;and divisions
thereof:shownCon pages 23-24....
1.Written praecipes of all Counsel in the
case.'.
2.Copy of order appointing Guardian ad
litem,if pertinent.
3.Copy of Order appointing Trustee ad
litem,if pertinent.
4.Proof of service of above.
5.Letters Testamentary or Administration
C.T.A.or an attest copy of Will.
6.Copy of i~,;,entory and appraisement.
7.Proof of advertisement of grant of letters
if not filed with .qccount.
8.Certificate.of (iens in case any of the
funds for distribution are from judicial
sale of real estate.
9.Signed and itemized elections if any
distributionV in kind.
10.Copy of Federar Estate Tax return if es-
tate is subject thereto.
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Dear Mrs.Beckner:
Enclosure
copy f the Inventory an earlier pro..
s concerning same,ploase let uo know.
this ad .stration you had advanced cash for ad.
ion purpos.es as ge 5 of the account.Subsequent cash aeeds
anafers to principal from income p~rsonalty.
Mrs.Helen S.Beckner
P.O.Box 334
Waohington,Pennsylvania 15301
;Jit~uJUi-.{,:u:~Officer
Very truly yours.
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o Washington,Pennsy1vania 15301
January 31,197Z
MELLmr lUi-TIONA)...BPJTK A1ID TRUST GOr,[PANY
dit Petition during March,we will aleosupply theCouJ't
lag statement to update "atden untU that date.The balances
per aCCOUD sted by those later figure0 ,will be the baSi.6 of tho Decree of
Distribution to be ultimately entered·by the Court.
Please review the a.cco
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ESTATE OF
B.R.Beckner a/k/a
.No.6 3-b9...346
In the matter of thl::..e_F_i_r_s_t_a_n_d_F_i_n_a_l_
Brenner R.Beckner Account of Mellon National Bank &
deceased Trust Co ••Executor
ADJUDICATION AND DECREE
And now March'rtL-,19..E..-,this matter come on for hearing,
audit and distribution at this session and testimony taken;and thereupon,upon due consideration
ther.eof4th~b.a'g8ce for distribution in tthe hands of the Ac.countant.is detern:i~ed to be
$1.2.,_,b3l.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.
SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
Addi tional credit aske d a t a udi t~:~
Balance _
Deduct Clerk's Costs &Receipt~s-------------1
$154.637.60
I $155,146.94
198.d
$155,345.64
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1,116.00
575.44
3,387•.506,212.50
16,380.00
1,027.50
4,026.64-
7,831.25
9,450.00
3,656.50
3,992.00
Telegraph Company
9,585.54
52,999.50
Russell Marino,Agent,transfer inheritance
tax,I $497.78
Interest from 5/21/70 to 4/9/72 56.2$
American Telenhone &
180 Shares Capital
Celanese Corp:794 sha.com.
Central Investment Co.,Inc.2 shs
Capital
Celanese Canada,Ltd.100 shs com
Columbia Cellulose Co.Limited,
British Columbia 100 sha com
Duquesne Light Co.100 ~hs 4.10~
Cumulative Preferred
Duquesne Light Co.200 shs com
The First National Bank &Trust Co.
of Western Maryland 364 ahs Capital
Fluor Corp.15 shs.$3.00 Cumulative
Convertible Preferred
Fluor Corp.98 shs.com
General Motors Corp.100 shs com
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co.300 shs Cap.
Washington Steel Corp.206 sha Com.
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.
128 shares common
Helen S.Beckner,widow,residue,including
the following assets,held in kind and distri-
buted as such at the appraised vAlue,per
election filed:-
Balance per account -'--_
Additional debit asked at audit
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Debenture without Warrants,
8.75~$500.due 5/15/2000
Registered only 432.9510Warrantsexpires5/15/75 67.05
Greater Johnstown Water Authority,
Pe.Series "An 3.90~
$5,000.due 1/112004
3,375.00Optional1969
Greater washin~ton Ice Skating
Assoc.,Pa.$5 20 year income
Registered ,100.due 9/1/78 1.00
Kane Area School Bui1din,Authority
Pa.,3.75~$5,000.due 4 1/84
Optional 1968 3,793.75Ligonier'Va11err School Authority,
Pa.,Series itA f,J.40%
$5,000.due 12/1/82,.
3,693.75Optional1967
McKAesport Municipal Authority,
Pa.,Series "A",4%
$4,000.due 4/1799
2,810.00Optional1964
Peters Township School Authority,
Pa.,3.75~$5,000.due .
5/1794 Optional 1968 .3,450.00
United States of America 31&
Treasury $10,500.dated
2/15/55 due 2/15/95 7,468.13
Income cash 6,808.78
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No.346 of 1969
HEARING ON AUDIT
The Court will resume the call of the audit list
If Your Honor please,I have here all the neces
The Honorable P.VINCENT MARINO,Judge of the
said Court.
Friday,March 24,1972,at 10:00 A.M.,EST
SCHMIDT &ALLISON,Esqs.,of Washington,Pa.,
representing the Accountant.
for the firs t quarter of 1972.We will today consider the accounts
scheduled for audit on Friday,March 24,1972 at 10:00 o'clock A.
INRE:
Estate of
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BRENNER R.BECKNER,(
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The first audit is Number 346 of 1969,the estate of B.h.Beckner
and the attorneys are Schmidt and Allison.Mr.Schmidt?
deceased.The Executor is Mellon National Bank and Trust Compa
is made up of certain securities which the residuary legatee has
IN THE COURT OF COMMO~P;L_E~S OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA
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papers in this estate.There are no complications.And the balance
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requ ested be held and dis tributed in kind.I should point out maybe
to the Court.that we do not have here the Federal Estate Tax .ketur
because the bank mailed it down to the R.egister's Office.I don't
know whether it's up here or not.But it was mailed directly to
the Regis ter's Office and we have h ere in the papers a closing lett
THE COURT:Mr.Schmidt,is there any reques t for a reawa
interested in this decedent's estate?
~z~in the F ederal Tax?
..I~~MR.SCHMIDT:No.It's all closed .The closing letter is attach d
IIIII.
Zo to the papers there.I-l!Jz
~THE COUhT:Very well.Is there anyone else in Court
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the Court.
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(NO hESPONBE)
The audit of this acfuunt is ordered closed by
(A UDIT CLOSED)
I hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence are contained
cause,and that this copy is a correct tr .
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I-§fully and accurately in the notes taken by me on the hearing of the above
ou
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The foregoing record of the proceeaings upon the hearing of the
above cause is hereby approved and directed to be f.illed.
,
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
B,R.Beckner,a/k/a BrennerrR.Beckner
DECEASED:
IN THE ORPHANS'COURT IN AND FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA,
63-69-346NO.~_
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KNOW ALL M EN BY TH ESE PRESENTS.THAT_I----=-,_H_E_L_E_N_S_o_B_E_C_K_N_E_R---C,-,-_-------
ExecutorDOHEREBYACKNOWLEDGETOHAVERECEIVEDFROMMELLONNATIONALBANKANDTRUSTCOMPANY _
OF THE ESTATE OF B.R.Beckner,a/k/a Brenner R.Beckner------------DECEASED,THE SUM OF
O H F f h Th d N ' H d d S N'and 07 /l00neundredity-t ree ousan Ine un re eventy-Ine l~?979 07_________--=------------------($-:1.2,~_~.__---)DOLLARS
IN FULL OF THE AMOUNT AWARDED ME UNDER THE DECREE OF THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA MADE
AT NO.63-69=346
WITN ESS MY HAN 0 AND SEAL THIS,2=8-=t=h'----_DAYOF --=J-=u:::n=e 19~,
~/D'~J01
WITNESS__-+---,<~-=-"'---'~'---_-'tdLV/L"",--=----,'5£._~_
Securities $145,332.00
Principal Cash 1,838.29
Income Cash 6,808.78
$153,979.07
W.8282
/'Helen S.Beckner
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NO.63-69-346
ORPHANS'COURT
ESTATE OF
B.R.BECKNER.a/k/a
BRENNERR.BECKNER
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Mellon National Bank and Trust
Company,Executor
FILED 19__
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Form RCC-33
RESIDENT DECEDENT
•COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYlVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COllECTIONS
COUNTY OF
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.:.WASB.JN.G?:QN ..
IhWORTANT:This return must be completed in detail and filed in duplicate,with will attached,with the'
Register of Wills of the County where decedent resided;Return is due within one year after
date of death,unless an extension is granted by the Secretary of Revenue.(Section 703 of
the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961.)
....:::::~~.:;::~..:~~~~.~~F }:::UA:~:OF
(State full name of decedent)
ADMtiIi=~Late of WASHING.TON...County
Arlie .W .ott.,....•.Trust Offi.cer.,Me.llon National Bank and Trust Gompany,.
AdJBinioH:mtor of the estate of the above-named decedent being duly sworn,depose and say
.MellonNationalBank..and Trus.tCoillPany .
SouthMainSt...&Cher:r,yAye.,Ji'Wa9.h:i,:r:tg:t9rJ"Pa."...
Decedent died ........F~~~~:p~7-;..;).,197~~~)u,{.::.:::::~eaVing a last will,copy of which is hereto attached.}
Name and address of attorney or}
other authorized representative to
whom all correspondence should be
mailed.
That as such Exe.c:uto.r.deponent is familiar with the affairs of said estate and the property con-
(Executor-Administrator)
stituting the assets thereof and their fair market value.
That at the time of death there was no safe deposit box registered in decedent's individual name,or jointly
with,or as agent or deputy of another,or in decedent's individual name,with right of access by another as agent
or deputy,with the exception of the following:-
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BANK OR OTHER INSTITUTION THIS SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENTED RELATIONSHIP OF JOINT
IN WHICH DECEDENT RENTED A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX IN NAME OR NAMES OF HOLDERS TO DECEDENT
WI=I~hi nO"T.nn ()f'f'i C'p nf'Mp11 nn 1\11=1.+;m11=11
Bank and Trust Company Joint with Helen S.Beckner Wife
That the contents of said safe deposit box or boxes are itemized under Schedules of this---return,with the exception of the following,for the reasons hereinafter set forth:
That Schedule A attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth fullv and in detail all the
real property in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of which decedent died having an interest therein.It
also sets forth the mortgage encumbrances upon each parcel of real property at the date of death,giving
the amount still due at death,name of mortgagee,date,rate of interest,and book and page of record
thereof.It also sets forth in the columns provided therefore the assessed valuation of each of said
parcels,the estimated market value thereof as of date of death of decedent.
That Schedule B attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth fully and in detail all personal
property wheresover situated owned by the decedent at the time of death;all moneys left by the decedent
at the time of death,whether in decedent's immediate possession,standing to decedent's credit in banks
of deposit,savings banks,trust companies,or other institutions,whether indiVidually,or in trust for
any other person or persons giving also separately the accrued interest thereon,if any,down to the last
interest day prior to decedent's death in the case of savings banks,and to the date of decedent's death
in all other casesl,all bonds,postal savings,treasury certificates or notes and other evidence of in-
debtedness of the United States to the decedent;all obligations,whether by statute or agreement they
are designated as tax free,of the United States,or any state,or political subdivision thereo~or of
any foreign country,which are owned at the time of death;all wearing apparel,jewelry,silverware,pic-
tures,books,works of art,household furniture,horses,carriages,automobiles,boats,and any and all
other personal chattels of whatsoever kind or nature,left bydecedent,together with the fairly estimated
market value thereof;all bonds and mortga~es held by decedent and of all claims due and owing decedent
at the time of death,and all promissory notes or other instruments in writing for the payment of money
of which decedent died possessed,of whatsoever nature,with interest thereon,if any,giving the face
value and estimated fair market value thereof,and if such estimated fair market value be less than the
face value,it sets forth briefly the reasons for such depreciation as to each item;all moneys payable
to the estate from life insurance polictes carried by decedent;all annuity and endowment contracts the
proceeds of which were payable upon the death of the decedent;and all the corporate stocks and dividends
due thereon and unpaid as of the date of death,bonds and accrued interest thereon to the date of dece-
dent's death and other investment securities owned by the decedent at the time of death,with the market
value thereof at such time.
.,
"'....
In the case of securities of close or family corporations,the values reported are as far as
possible substantiated by financial statements of the corporations,showing the assets and liabilities
thereof as of the date of death.The schedule also sets forth the interest of decedent at the time of
death in any co-partnership or business,and in support of the value of such interest there is annexed to
said schedUle,financial statements shOWing the assets and liabilities of said co-partnership or business.
A copy of the co-partnership agreement,(if oral,a statement setting forth the nature of the agreement)
together with a statement setting forth the character of the business,its location,and such other facts
pertaining to the business as may be pertinent to a fair and just appraisal of the decedent's interest
therein must be submitted.It should also set forth in itemized form,together with the fair market value
thereof,any other property owned or bequeathed by the decedent at the time of death.'
The Schedule C attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth a true answer to each inquiry
contained therein and in the case of transfers ofproperty,real or personal,within two years of decedent's
death,in contemplation of decedent's death,or intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or
after death,said schedule sets forth the nature and value of such property,to whom transferred,the
relationship of the transferees to the decedent,the proportionate share received by each transferee and
all other facts of a pertinent nature regarding said transfers.In the case of.transfers intended to
take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after death,there is also attached to the schedule a COllY
of the deed,trust agreement or other instrument creating the trust.Therl~is also set forth in said
schedule a list of all property,real and pe~~onal,with its value,which pa~ses at decedent's death by
virtue of the exercise by decedent,either individually,orjointly with another,or any power of appoint-
ment vested in decedent,either indi'i'idually or jointly,by the Will,deed,or other instrument of another,
with a copy of the instrument creating such power attached to the schedule.
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That Schedule D attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth the names and addresses of all
persons beneficially interested in this estate at the time of decedent's death,'the nature of their res-
pective interests,their relationship,if any,to the decedent,together with the ages at the time of
decedent's death of all minors,annuitants and beneficiaries for life under decedent's Will.It also
contains a statement showing which of the beneficiaries named in the decedent's will,if any,died prior
to decedent,the dates of their death,their issue,andthe relationship of such issue to the beneficiary.
That Schedule E attached hereto and made a part hereof sets forth all property,real and per-
sonal,owned by the decedent jointly With another or others,including intangible,standing in the name
of the decedent and others,plus the date and place of record of instruments effecting the vestiture of
real estate and the date of acquisition of personalty,plus the name,address and relatipnship,·if any,
of co-owners'to the decedent.·
That Schedule F attached hereto and made a part hereof sets forth fully and in detail all debts
and deductions claimed for and on behalf of this decedent's estate,inclUding funeral expenses paid;
famiiyexemption,where applicable;costs of administration of this estate;counsel fees and fudiciary's
commissions paid or to be paid;cost expended for burial trusts,tombstones or gravemarkers,and reli-
gious services,in consequence of the death of the decedent;debts and claims owing anel unpaid at time of
death;taxes accrued chargeable for period prior to decedent's death (except those allowed under Section
651 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act);together With a statement of collateral pledged for obliga-
tions,if any.It is agreed that the fiduciary will present proof of said claimed obligations upon re-
quest,that if the amount actually paid in settlement of any fee,commission or debt is less than the
estimated amount claiming and allowed,that the same will be reported to the Register of WillS,and that
the amount of tax assessed can be reassessed in accordance therewith.
That the totals of the appropriate columns in Schedules "A","B","en,"E",and "F"as directed therein,
have been carried forward and properly registered in the Summary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this .,:.
................;:?:..f..d.:day of ~19..7P .
.....................,..~..??7.~...i~Rr~··KiRK:·'NotarY'··p·ublrc·
Washington,Washirgton C~Lnty,Pa.
My ComMission Expires
October 14.1970
Mellon National Bank and Trust Company(!.ll1L.axf:i~;'-Trnst--OHFier
....................S MI;l,.i.n s..:t.~~C..h~.r.r.Y.Ay.§.:..
(Street Number)
..~.a.:.?~.~!!:~~.?~.?~~.~?.~,;y.~y..~~~~.
(City or Town and State)
NOTE:Before signing affidavit make sure all blank spaces in the affidavit and schedules annexed are
filled in with details or the word "None",and in case the assets include rare and unlisted securities,
securities of close or family corporations or an interest in any co-partnership or business,that the
data and statements required under the paragraph above relating to Schedule "B"are attached.Also make
certain that column #1 in the "Summary"has been properly completed as above-directed.
RCC-34 (1-64)
,COMMO~WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
PEPAR'MENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS •
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCZHEDUtE "A"
REAL PROPERTY
Real property in Pennsylvania,with statement of mortgage encumbrances upon each parcel at death of dece-
dent.Where property held as joint tenant or tenancy by entireties,report on Schedule liE".Property held by
the decedent as tenant in common with another or others,should be identified as to quantum of interest and
the estimated value should be that of the decedent's interest only.
The real property located In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should be
described by lot and block number,street and street number,together wi th
a general description of the property,with a reference to the record of the
conveyance by which the decedent took title;If a farm state number of a-
cres;also statement of mortgage encumbrances upon each parcel at death
of decedent.Taxes,assessments,accrued Interest on mortgages,etc.,are
to be listed on Schedule "F"and must not be deducted from this schedule.
A one-story stone house situate at
765 East Beau Street,South Strabane
Township,Washington County,Pennsylvania
$62,l.j()0.00
D.B.Vol.730,page 645,Washington Co.,Pa.
D.B.Vol.1141,page 657,Washington Co.,Pa.
D.B.Vol.1194,page 458,Washington Co.,Pa.
Jointly owned property in names of
Brenner R.Beckner and Helen S.Beckner,
his wife.
(1 )
ASSESSED VALUE
FOR YEAR OF
DECEDENT'S
DEATH
(2)
ESTIMATED
MARKET VALUE
13\
DEPARTMENT
VALUATION
CAUTION
(Do not write
In this space)
Insert this total opposite II rea l property",Schedule IIA"in the X X X X X
liAs Reported"column on the last page of this return.
RCC-35,
.COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE "B"
PERSONAL PROPERTY
INSTRUCTIONS:This Schedule must disclose all tangible and intangible personal property owned individually
by the decedent,at the time of his death.Property owned by the decedent jointly with another or others
must be listed under Schedule "E".Intangible personal property,titled in the name of the decedent,but
payable at death to another or others,including but not limited to P.O.D.U.S.Savings Bonds and tenta-
tive trust accounts,must be listed,despite the fact that they are not of the administered estate.
Tangible personal property should be listed first (e.g.jewelry,wearing apparel,household
goods,and fUrnishings,books,paintings,automobiles,boats,etc.)
Intangible personal property,such as bonds,treasury certificates,cash on hand and in bank,
stocks,mortgages,notes,together with accrued interest or dividends,salaries or wages,insurance pay-
able to the estate or fiduciary in said capacity,partnership interests,interest in anyundistributed
estate of or income from any property held in trust under the will or agreement of another,even though
located outside of the State,at the time of death,should be listed in this schedule.
Item
No.
ITEM
List and describe fully
Cash,securities,etc.,per copy of
Inventory attached hereto:$237,298.97
UNIT
VALUE
ESTIMATED
MARKET VALUE
DEPARTMENT VALUATION
(Do not write in
this space)
Less:Veterans Administration
Lump Sum Death Benefit
Jointly Owned Property:
250.00
Mellon National Bank &Trust Co.
Checking Account No.353-3064 106,043.59
Pittsburgh National Bank
Savings Account No.20871 241,158.30
First National Bank &Trust Co.
of Western Maryland
Savings Account No.24605 17,085.9
375 Shrs.Celanese Corp.of America
Common @ 66.75 25,031.25
$100,000.00 Mellon National Bank &
Trust Company (Washington Office)
5-3/4%Savings Certificate
Dated August 15,1968
Due May 9,1969 100,000.00
$4,150.00 m.v.U.S.A.Series "E"
Savings Bonds:
$4,000.00 dated September 1942
25.00 dated December 1942
25.00 dated December 1943
25.00 dated March 1944
25.00 dated November 1944
25.00 dated April 1945
25.00 dated December 1945
6,857.60 ~)43.0
41.6
40.8
40.1
39·50
39·3
All the above items owned jointly
with Helen S.Beckner (Wife)/
Insert this total opposite "Personal Property",Schedule "B"in
the "As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
x X
(1)Did decedent,within two years of death,make any transfer of any material part of his estate,without
receiving a valuable and adequate consideration therefor?(Answer yes or no)No
(2)Did decedent,within two years of death,transfer property from himself to himself and another or
others (including a spouse)in joint ownership?(Answer yes or no)No
(3)If the answer to (1)or (2)above is in the affirmative state:
(a)Age of decedent at time of transfer _
(b)State of decedent's health at time of making the transfer.(Note 1).
(c)Cause of decedent's death.(Note 1).
(4)Did decedent,in his lifetime,make any transfer of property without receiving a valuable or adequate
consideration therefor which was to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after his death?
(Answer yes or no)No
(a)Was there any possibility that the property transferred might return to transferer or his
estate or be subject to his power of disposition?(Answer yes or no)_
(b)What was the transferee's age at time of decedent's death?__
(5)Did decedent in 'his lifetime make any transfer without receiving a valuable and adequate consideration
therefor under which transferor expressly or impliedly reserves for his life or any period which does
not in fact end before his death:
(a)The possession or enjoyment of or the right to income from the property transferred?
(Answer yes or no)No
(b)The right to designate the persons who shall possess or enjoy the property transferred or
income therefrom?(Answer yes or no)No
(6)If the answer to (5)(b)above is in the affirmative,state whether the right was reserved in decedent
alone or others ----;-_
(7)Did decedent in his lifetime make a transfer,the consideration for which was transferee's promise to
pay income to or for the benefit of care of transferor?(Answer yes or no)No
(8)Did decedent,at any time,transfer property,the beneficial enjoyment of which was subject to change,
because of a reserved power to alter,amend,or revoke,or which could revert to decedent under terms
of transfer or by operation of law?(Answer yes or no)No
(9)If the answer to (8)above is in the affirmative,was the power to alter,amend,or revoke the inter-
est of the beneficiary reserved in the'decedent alone or the decedent and others?
(Answer yes or no)__
NOTE 1:The answers to these questions should be supported by affidavit by the attending physician as
well as a copy of the death certificate.
NOTE 2:If answer to any of the above questions is yes,set forth below a description of the property
transferred,it's fair market value at date of death,dates of transfers and to whom transferred,with
relationship of transferees to decedent,if any.Submit copy of any trust deed or instrument,if trans-
fers are claimed to be non-taxable,also submit detailed statement of facts on which said claim is based.
NOTE 3:List applicable property below in manner in which provided in Schedules A,B,or E.
Insert this total opposite "Transfers",Schedule "C"in the
"As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
..
DEPT.VALUATION
(Dept.Only)
MARKET VALUE
(Estimated)
.-
SCHEDULE "C"
TRANSFERS
DESCRIPTIONITEM
Rcc-36
~~SIDENT DECEDENT
,
fO\f1IfON1\K\LTH OF PENNS~LVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
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RESIDENT DECEDENT
.,
SCHEDULE -'D"
BENEFICIARIES
e
BENEFICIARIES AND ADDRESSES RELATIONSHIP SURVIVED(If step-children or DATE INTEREST OFStatefullnamesandaddressesofallwhoillegitimatechildrenDECEDENTOFBENEFICIARYaveaninterest,vested,contingent or other-are involved,set STATE YES IN ESTATE
wise,in estate)forth this fact.)OR NO BIRTH
Helen S.Beckner Wife Yes 11/22/03 Entire residuary estat
W::u~hiniTT.nn Pa.
.
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Deponent further says that all the above-named beneficiaries are living at this time except below:
NAME DATE OF DEATH RESIDENCE
OF THE
ESTATE OF
~IATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT
(Executor-Administrator
must complete "As
Reported"column #1.)
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Deceased
Late of ..w~~Pi.r,tgt()Il
REPORT AND APPRAISAL
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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RCC-SI (2-64)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPRAISEMENT
MELLON NATIOnAL BANK &TRUST COMPANY
IN YOUR RaPLY PLEAOS
RIIFaR TO 37.,.199-2
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In Re:Estate of BR_E_Nf,...;.·~_"__....;.R__._·...;.BE_C.;;.Kl.;;..'lliR__··__.:..-_
_____l1AS_._H_OO_._ro_r_~County _File No.63-69...346
Dear Mr.ott~
You are hereby notified that the original
appraisement in the estate of Brenner K.Beckner
has been filed in tIl!office of the Register of Wills Qf Wash1Mton
County on M«Y ~,19 70.Said appraisement reflects the
following valuations:
Real Estate _-.;..--:;::=~-=-'=--
Personal Property __:..-2~J~7~,__04~8__i~97~···___
Transfers --::':::-=-~_::_=--
Total -.::2:...:.3.L7.a.;tQ=4:t.::e~f~97:.£---
As to such tax that is paid within three months from date of
death,a five (5~)percent discount is allowable.As to any tax that
remains unpaid after one year from date of deatn,interest at the rate
of six (6~)percent per annum is charged.
Any party in interest who is aggrieved by an appraisement may
appeal therefrom as provided by law.
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Date ....;;Me.;~.;ll:.f_·;;;:13:;.,jjtl;,.,··.:::;1"'-97:..;0;:...-_
DATE OF DEATH:February 21,1969
Note:This is not a bill.
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Signed~
Title
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APPRAISER
I.
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RCC-39 (5-68)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SUMMARY
Estate of BECKNER.,
(Last Name)
BRENNEH
(First Name)
R.
(Initial)
DATE OF DEATH_2-=---_21=--6-=--9:.--_FILE NO.63-69-346
REPORT OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISER
I,the undersigned duly appointed Inheritance Tax Appraiser in and for the County of Washington
Pennsylvania,do respectfully report that I have appraised the real and personal property as reported in the foregoing return at
the values set forth opposite each item in the last column to the right in Schedules "A","B", "C",and "E".
Dated:--"'0:...<5-~1....3~-_7';-'0"___
02-21-69
REPORT OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS
I,the undersigned duly elected Register of Wills in and for County,Pennsylvania,do respect-
fully report that I have allowed deductions in the amounts claimed by deponent,except as to those items where a greater or
lesser amount is set forth in the last column to the right in Schedule "F",which greater or lesser amount represents the sum
allowed as a deduction.
Dated:_
REGISTER OF WILLS
237.048 97
237,048 97
$2~70L.8 97
237.048 97
VALUE AS REPORTED VALUE AS APPRAISED VALUE AS REAPPRAISED
$$--------+--
INVENTORY
Real Property (Schedule A)
Personal Property (Schedule B)
Transfers (Schedule C)
Joint-Held Property (Schedule E)
TOTAL GROSS ASSETS
Less Debts and Deductions
(SCHEDULE F)
CLEAR VALUE OF ESTATE
Valuation of life estates or
FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY
Tax on $--1__~
Tax on $6%
Tax on $5 0
Tax on $10%
Tax on $15%
Exemptions *
Total Estate --4-__
TOTAL TAX
COMPUTATION OF TAX
$--------+--
$--------+--
$--------+--
$--------+--
$--------1---
$-----_--I.~-
(*)As evidenced by Charitable
Exemption Certificates issued
by the Secretary of Revenue.
Less tax previously paid
BALANCE
Less 5%of tax if paid within
3 months after death :::::::::::::t=::::-=
BALANCE OF INHERITANCE TAX DUE $t=
Add interest at rate of 6%from
to ------lC $----AMOUNT OF ESTATE TAX ASSESSED $.
Estate tax paid $--1
BALANCE DUE $----~~
Add interest at rate of 6%from
-----....(to-----$t=
TOTAL TAX BALANCE $------l
PAID $-J_
FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:Where subsequent adjustments are made to the above computation of tax by the Register of Wills,for proper reason,
same should be noted below,with short explanation.
Will
Administration f No.
IN THE
year .
MATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT
OF THE
ESTATE OF
BRENNER R.BECKNER
Deceased
."
Late of .
County of
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WASHINGTON ..................
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
REPORT AND APPRAISAL
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•COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DATE .................~y.....J,3..".....J,.97Q............
" .DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX ..............W'3.:~h.~~~.<?.~...................,...,COlJNTYBUREAUOFCOUNTYCOLLECTI6NS .......................
HARRISBURG.PENNA.17127 APPRAISEMENT FILE NO............??=.?..~='.}.4.?...........................................
Whereas.................................I.3.t~~.E?T....~.~....I.3.~.9.~~.!:......................................................late of .................................~~~.~~'J:I&~.?~........................................
in the County of .......................................~!?:~.N:PKt.9.r,:t ........................................................Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.having died on
the .......................................................2.l ...?t........................day of ................f§p.r.v,~y ..................................19.9.9...seized and possessed of an estate
subject to Inheritance Tax under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
Therefore.I.................................J1.~.R.!.....G.h@~y.............................................................an appraiser duly appointed according to law.
having been designated to make a fair and conscionable appraisement of the said estate.and to assess and fix
the cash value of all annuities and life estates growing out of said estate.hereby file the following appraisement:
In the event that any future interest in this estate is transferred in possession or enjoyment to collateral heirs of the decedent after
the expiration of any estate for life or for years.the Commonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer
inheritance taxes at the lawful collateral rate on any such future Interest.
Unit AppraisementDescriptionofAssetValuesMadeforInheritanceTaxPurpoles
$
PEIl'.SONALTY :
See copy of Schedule "B"attached to appraisement 23~,O4€97 -
Total 217 •OL.~97
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Having been duly sworn according to law.I do hereby certify that the above appraisement is made in con-
formity with law onthis/~."2zL day Of~~Z~~~
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RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT
Estate of
.....................BRENNER R.~BEC..J\NER .
Deceased.
Late of
WASHINGTON
Date of Death,f.E?1;>:r.~y..gl"+..9?9 .
Appraisemel!t Docket Vol.,37..
Page,1..99~4 No q3.~.q9.~3..4.9..
Filed in Register's Office,J1.<w :J,..3.,19...7.Q
Amount of tax due,$.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Received,
Examined and Approved,.
Wrote abo.ut Appra.isement,
Appeal f,.om Appraisement,.
Entered and charged,.
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DATE NO.OF NAME OF PAYEE REMARKS AMOUNTVOUCHI;:"
191 f9
Mar.27 Family Exemption:Helen S.~eckner,widow 1,00(00
27 Observer Publishing Company:Legal advertisinQ l L 00
27 Washington County Reports:I egal advertising 14 00
Mellon National Bank &Trust Company,Washinqton Office:
,T11""'p lR Reimbursement for toll calls 1p Maryland 4/9/6 ,4/28/69 and
toll call to Daniel M.Ross on 5/27/69 7 34
Julv 29 J.C.McCleery:Appraisal of residence property 35 00
1';1 1u Mellon National Bank &Trust IryO.,Washin~on Office:Reim-
Jan.22 hllrsement for nhone call 12/9 69 to Dwight Stover,Oakland,Mkl.1 65
Lawrence H.tihafferman:ApI ra1sal 01 un1mproved lots 10catea
Feb.25 at corner of N.Center &Smit11 Sts.,Cumberland,Maryland 35 00
Apr.22 Register of Wills,Washington County,Pa.:Court,co sts
::l <;:folloW'!=;'
l~rl~~~Probate of Will &1.Short Certificates $43.50
Thirteen Short Cert ficates 13.00
6/25/69 Certified c~y of w1~1 ~.~u
One Short ertif ica e 1.00
8/21/69 One Short Certif1ca e 1.UU
3/12/70 FilinQ inventorv 6.00
4/22/70 Certified copy of W·11 5.50 7~50
Payments re Maryland Adm1n strat10n ot property sltuate L,UU
.Tllhr 24 Ph;los Ave.Westernport,Al egany County,Maryland,as
follows:
h/5/69 Herald Printing Hot se:Photograph prints
ofproperty,~:.10,';:P o.uu
Richard H.Whitwol th:Appraisal fee 10.00
F rankhn ".Johnson:A~ra1sal tee l.U.UU
R/13/69 R.A.Pavnter,Inc :remium on liability
Gertiflcate 11'IDUl 1:"'~ll rJ:Tf·~~
Insurance Company of orth America 3.00
1/6/70 W.DWlght ::>tover:fvasn aavancea lor paym~lll.
,...f va,.;011 S administ ationexpenses $106.21
Cost of obtaining refil estate appra1se-
l.50mentLegalserV1cesana~omp 10n do
Ancillary AdministJ ator 250.00357.71
7/l4/'{U K.A.1:"'aynter,lnc :.r:.arnea premium-on
liabilitv Certificate #30,Policy #ALB43294
Insuranc~/C9~9any 0/N?rth America for 3.00 38c 71neriod1217tob1270
11.)(11 Sch~dt and Allison;ReimbUJ sement for payment ot me $~21~0'0ng:
.1;::1.,..,11 Deat certificates
Certi:t1ed copy ot W 111 1.1:..:JU
Xp,rox conies of insurance pol des 1.20 2~70
DATE OF FILING APPRAISEM ENT __M_a....y~1:...:3_=,~1:....:9:...:7:...:0=--_DATE OF DEATH __F_e.;..b=r.;::u~a.;::r~y....;;:2...:1:..::,:...:...:1~9...:6:....:9:...:...._
, •E..eckner,a k a
ESTATE OF Brenner R.Beckner
DEDVCTldHS 'ALLO'WED IN
THE SUM OF $,IfiZ~':~[~7
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Washington,PennsylvaniaLATEOF--=-...::...._
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STATEMENT OF DEBTS
AND DEDUCTIONS
COUNTY
"Notary Public
DOlO~ES P.MEREDITH,Notary PUblic-
Washington,Wa~hi~gton County,Pe.
My CommIssIOn Expires .
January 28,1975
OFFICE OF THE
REGISTER OF WILLS
WASHINGTON
AND AGENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF
Form He C:lO '..,
24
1972
Jan.24
36.00
236.77
$28,648.17..
$65.14
171.63
Schmidt and Allison:Payment of attorneys I fee,as follows:
12/26/69 On Account $8,500.00
1/24/72 Balanceinfull 4,000.00 12,500.00
Mellon National Bank &Trust Company:Compensation as
Executor,as follows:
12/24/69 On account $4,000.00
12/23/70 On account 5,000.00
1/24/72 Balance in full 2,970.00 11,970.00
Helen S.Beckner:Reimbursement for funeral expenses paid
to George Funeral Home,Cumberland,Maryland 2,307.50
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Register of Wills,Washington County,Pa.:Filing First
and Final Account
Payment of the following:
Net 1969 Township Real Estate Tax
Net 1969 County and State Real Estate Taxes
re property situate 200 Philos Avenue,Westernport
Allegany County,Maryland
10
1969
Mar.27
July