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of Wills and gra'nting Letters of Adl1tinistration,in and for the County
of Washington and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
To ~~)..e.~D~B·~.~~·8~¥?f~.... ,.., , , ,..
Administratrlaif all and singular,the goods and chattels,rights and
credits remaining unadministered,which were of ...
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deceased,with a copy of deceased's will annexed,GREETINGS:
Whereas,the said }~11lie M·13~.?1re.r..
mEel',lifetime,made.Her ....last Will and Testal1tent in writing,
which was duly proved on the ....~?Ilcl·.day of.])~~elTlt>.er .....A.D.,I ~'7.1.having,whilst
.....~11~.lived,and at the time of!f.(3'X'.decease,divers goods and chattels,rights and credits,with-.
in the said County,by means whereof the full disPosition and power of granting letters of adminis-
tration thereof,is manifestly kltOwn to belong to lite;Therefore desiring that the goods and chattels,
rights and credits which were of the said deceased,and which remain unadministered,may be well
and truly administered,converted and disposed of according to the tenor and effect of the said de-
ceased's will and according to law,I do hereby grant unto you the said ,..,., ,.,.
.....Helen I?~I{8:.th1).?Il.e..~..A~~~lstra.~!'~:x D.B.N.O.~.J....
.....................,........(iJt wlJose fidelity in this behalf I very much confide,)full
power by the tenor of these presents,to administer the goods,chattels,rights a'nd credits remaining
unadministered,which were of the said deceased,within the said Cou'nty,as also to ask,collect levy,
recover and receive the credits whatsoever of the said deceased,'which at the time of JIElI'death
were owing,or did in.any way belong to ..li~1"...and to pay the debts in which the said deceased
stood obliged,so far forth as the said goods and chattels,rights and credits will extend,according
to their rate and order of law;especially of well and truly administering the goods and chattels,
rights and credits remaining unadministered,which were of the said deceased,according to the
tenor and effect of said deceased's will,and according to law;and making a true and perfect
inventory and conscionable appraisement thereof,and exhibiting the same into the Register's Of-
fice,at Washington,on or before the ,day of ,..,.,.,,.,,next,ensuing,and also a
true and just account,calculation,and reckoning of your administration,upon your solemn ..
08.thto render at the expiration of six months,or when legaUy thereunto re-
quired;and I do by these presents ordain,comtitute and depute you,the said,.
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administrat rlx D.B.N.C.T.Ao!all and singular the goods and chattels,rights and credits,which
remain unadministered and which were of the said deceased,with a copy of said deceased's Will an-
nexed,within the limits aforesaid;saving harmless and forever indemnifying l1te and all other of-
ficers against all persons by reason of your adl1tinistration aforesaid,and saving all others their
rights,&c.
]u IDrntimnuy IIqrrrnf.I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said office at
Washington,the ..•~11~.day of ...Septemb.e.r , , ,..,in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and Seventy Four ~............rJ..~.Y??~
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IN THE NA}lli OF GOD,A}~N,I Millie M.Becker,residing at No.1
23 North Avenue,Washington Pennsylvania,being of sound mi.nd and
memory and mindful of the uncertainty of this life,do hereby make,
ordain',publish and dec;:lare this,my Last Will and Testament,in
manner following ,that is to say:
FIRST:I direct the payment of all my just debts and fune.ral
expenses.
SECOND:All the rest residue and remainder of my estate,
both real and personal of whatsoeve.r kind and wheresoever situated,
I hereby give,devise and bequeath unto my beloved sister,Stella
R•.Becker,to be hers absolutely and forever.
THIRD:If my said siste:r,Stella R.Becker should predecease,
me.or if she and I should die simultaneous deaths,.I then give,de-
vise and be.queath all the.said rest residue and remainder of my es-
tate,both real and personal of whatsoever kind and wheresoever
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situa ted,fifty (50~~))per cen.t thereof to my brother Charles F.
Becker of 145 Prospect Avenue,Gloversville,New York,and the re-
to make divisions,distributions and payments to and among my
of 159 First Avenue,Gloversville,New York,and in the event that
maining fifty (50%)per cent thereof,to my brother John Becker of
If the said Charles F.
I hereby authorize my executor,hereinafter named,FOURTH:
Becker,to share.and share alike.
230 Dunean Avenue,Washington Pennsylvania.
Becker should predecease me then I give,devise and bequeath the I
fifty (50%)per cent share of my estate unto his son,Carl F.Becker!
Imysaidbrother,John Becker should predecease me I then give,de.vise;
and bequeath the fifty (50%)per cent of my estat~~reviously-~iven I
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and bequeathed to him unto his children,Helen,'EH--za-ee-t-K and Lawrence
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legatees,and devisees wholly or partly,in property in kind and for
that purpose to de.termine the fair values thereof at the date of any
distribution.
LASTLY,I hereby nominate,constitute and appoint my nephew,
Carl F.Becker,of Gloversvil.le,New York,as Executor of this,my
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Last Hill and Testament and,I expressly provide that no bond shall !
ever be required by my said Executor for the faithful performance ofl
his duties hereunder by reason of non-residence or otherwise.I
hereby confer upon my said Executor full power and authority to sell,
and convey any real and personal property which I may die seized arid\
possessed at public pr~private sale for cash or upon credit and with-
out order of the.Court,for the payment of my debts and for the con-
venient manage.ment,division and settlement of my estate.I hereby I
revoke all former Wills by me made.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto subscribed my name and
viaffixedmysealthis.2 9 --day of June,1961.
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M.Becker,as and for her Last Will and Testament,in the presence.I
of us,who,at her request,in her presence and in the presence of I
each other,have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
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I,BILLIE Be BECKER,residing at No.23 North Avenue,
Washingtou,Pennsylvania,do hereby make 9 publish and
declare this to be a First Codicil to my Last Will and
Testament dated June 30,1961.
FIRST:I hereby revoke the legacy given to my
brother,CHl~RL'SS F •BECKER,of Gloversville,New York,by
paragraph."THIRD"of my a:Zorementioned Last Hill and
Testament.
SECOND:I hereby give and bequeath to my nephew,
C!~RL Fe BECKER of Gloversville,New York,the legacy
previously given to his father,CIlt·\RLES F •BECKER.
IN WrffiESS ""HEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand
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testatrix,NILLIE 'N.BECKER,os and for a First Codicil to
her Last \.Jill Gnd Testament dated the 30th day of June t
1961,in our presence and hearing,and we thereupon,
at her request,in her presence,and in the presence of
each other,subscribed our names'.q
this /.~-day of Febrl.'12l"Y ,1963.
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niece,Elizabeth Collins;ten (10%)per cent to my niece,
seventy-five (75%)per cent of said fifty (50%)per cent
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My brother,John Becker,having predeceased
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I hereby revoke the leg;H:Y given to my said brother in
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Rathbone,and my nephew,Lawrence Becker.
niece,Elizabeth Collins,and my nephew,Carl F.Becker,are to
to my late brother,John necker,and does not affect the
given,devised and bequeathed to my nephe.w,Carl F.Becker,by
only that portion of paragra ph "THIRD"of sa id Last '..Jill
and Testament referring to the bequest previously devised
It is also my intention that this Codicil affects
receive substantially more of my estate than my niece,Helen
fifty (50%)per cent share of my entire estate previously
paragraph "THIllD"of'my Last Hill and Testament dated June 30,
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Helen Rathb:me,and.the re.maining ten (1090)per cent to my nephew I
Eighty (80%)per cent of said twenty-five (25%)per cent to my
(50%)per cent·share of my estate prev,iously bequeathed to
Lawrence Becker.By this Codicil it is my intention that my
twenty-five (25%)per cent I give and bequeath as follovJs:
interest previously devised and bequeathed to my said brother,
me,
dated June 30,19b1.
my brother,John Becker,as follows:
John Becker,unto my nephew,Carl F.Becker,and the remaining
1961,and further give,devise and bequeath the said fifty
I,lH1...LlL:J.:.Hl:.C:KEH.,·re.sicling at No.23 North AvenUE~)
Washington,Pennsylvonin,do hereby make,publish and declare
this to be a Second Codicil to my Last Will and Testament
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IN RE:
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DECEASED
PETITION FOR CITATION TO
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:
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MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETIT.ION FOR CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE
.'WHY ACCOUNT SHOULD NOT BE FILED
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The petition of Helen B.Rathbone respectfully
represents:
1.That Millie M.Becker died on the 20th day of
Decerriber,1971,a resident of the City of Washington,Washington
County,Pennsylvania,leaving a Will which was admitted to
probate December 22,1971,by the Register of Wills of Washington
County when Letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Carl F.
Becker as Executor.A true and correct copy of said Will as the
same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Wills in
Will Book 113 p~ge 132,is attached hereto,made a part hereof
and marked Exhibit "A".
2.That so far as your Petitioner is able to ascertain,
the said Exedutor ne~ei advertised the grant of letters as require
by law.
3.That your Petitioner who resides at 290 Allison
Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,isa residuary legatee named
in said Will.
4.That over two years have elapsed since the grant of
letters to the said Executor and no account has been filed by him,
although your Petitioner by her Counsel has made repeated demands
upon the Executor to file the same.
5.That real estate of the Decedent,consisting of her
residence property on North Avenue in the City of Washington,
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together with the household furniture and furnishings thereon,
remains vacant and und,isposed of since Decedent I s death and is
rapidly depreciating in value to the great loss of the residuary
legatees.
6.That there is no justification for the delay in
filing said account and your Petitioner as well as the other
residuary legatees are being adversely affected by said delay
and the consequent delay in distribution to them of the moneys
due them by said Estate.
WHEREF0RE,your Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court,
pursuant to Section 3501 of the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries
Code (20 P.S.3501)to issue a citation directed to the said
Carl F.Becker to show cause why he should not file an account
of his administration of the estate of Millie M.B~cker,deceased,
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Personally appeared before me,the undersigned authority,
HELEN B.RATHBONE,who being duly sworn according to law,deposes
and says that the facts set forth in the annexed petition are
true and correct to the best of her knowledge,information and
belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this L'2o"{~day of February,1974.
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I herE:bygive and bequeath tt'\my nepnevi,
I hereby revoke,the legacy given to my ,
I,1-1I1LIE N.BECKER,re.siding at No 0 23 North Ave.nue·,.
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CARL Fe m"::CKER of Gloversville,l~ct·:York,the 1(-~g2CY
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Testament 'dated June 30,1961.
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this to'be a Second Codi~il to my Lnst will and Testament
\o;nc;hing;ton,PennsylvDnin,do h~'r{:::by make,publish and declare
interest previD'Hilly devised and bequcathecf to my said brother,
1901,<\lid furthcl.'give.,devise and bequ~ath the said fifty
re.ceiv(>.substnntiiJlly more.of my estate th£l(l my niecel Helen,
niece,Elizabeth Coll,ins,nnrl my nephew,Corl F.Be~k2r,arc t:
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her Last iJill end Testament dated the 30th day·of June,
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both real and personal of whatsoeve.r kind and wheresoever situated;
ordain,publish and declare this,my Last will and Testament,in
vise and bequeath all the said rest residue and remainder of my es-
tate,both real and personal of \V'hatsoe.ver kind and wheresoever
situated,fifty (50%)per cent thereof to my brother Charles F.
Becker of 145 Prospect Avenue,Gloversvil.le,New York"and the re.-:'
maining fifty (50%)per cent thereof,to my brother John Be.cker of
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.'r hereby give,devise and b~queath unto my beloved sister,Stella
R.Becker,to be hers absolutely and forever.
'fHIRD:If my said sister,Stella R.Becker should predecease
me or if she and I should die simultaneous deaths,I then give,de-'
IN THE NAJ'.IE OF GUD,MiEN"I Nillie M.Becker,residing at
23 North Avenue,\·J[lshin(~ton pennsylvania,being of sound mind and
memory and mindful of the uncertainty of this life,do hereby make'"
Becker should predecease me then I give,devise and bequeaththe,'I"
fifty (50%)per cent share of my estate unto his son,Carl F.Becker I
of 159 First Avenue,Gloversville,Ne.\V,York,and in the 'event tha t I
my said brother,John Becker should predecease.me I then give,devisJ
and bequeath the.fifty (50%)per cent of my estat~.prevf_ously;,given I
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and bequeathed to him unto his children,Helen,·&l:i-z·a-be·t-l1and Lawrence
FIRST:I direct the payment of all my just debts and funeral
SECOND:All the rest residue and remainder of my estate,
Becker,t,o share and share alike.
FOURTH:I hereby authorize my executor,hereinafter named,
to make divisions,distributions and payments to -and,among·my.
III leg~tees,and devisees wholly or partly,in property~inkind and for
,that purpose to determine the fair values thereof at the date of any
,distribution.
II LASTLY,I hereby nominate.,constitute "nd appoint my nephew•.
I Carl F.Becke.r,of GloversviJ.lc.,New YOl"k,as Executor of this,my
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and convey any real and pe.rsonal property .which I may die ,seized and!,
possessed at public 9r;p;1~ate.sale for cash or ~pon C;~dit and'withl
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venient management,division ~nd se~tlement of my estate.
IN WITNESS l-JHEREOF,I have hereunto subscribed my name and,\;-1
affixed my seal this v?9 -day of June,1961~
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IN RE:
To:__C_a_r_l_F_._B_e_ck_e_r_,_
Sur Petition of:J!~len B,.Rathbone
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llm:e QtnUUltnn~lnu~_C_a_rl_F_._B_e_ck_e_r_,---'-
that,laying aside an business and excuses whatsoever,you'do file in the office
of the Clerk of our Orphans'Court of\\lashington County,a full and com-
plete answer,under oath,to each and every of the averm~nts of the said
petition,on or'befo:re.M_o_n_d_a_y ,the 22nd·day of_A_p_r_i_l _\
19_7_4,at_lO_:O_O__:o'dock~.11.,and show catlse why he should not file
an account of his administration of said estate,and why he should not
be required to file a sufficient bond with surety.
and further abide the order of our said Court in the premises,
If you fail hereof,the petition may be'taken PRO CONFESSO and
a decree made against you.
WITNESS the Honorable P.Vincent Marino,Judge of our said Court,
at Washington,Penna.,the 5th.day of__-'-M_ar_c_h _19 74
Sherman H.Siegel E_______-=--sq.
Attelmey for Petitioner.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
INRE:
Estate of
MILLIE M.BECKER,
Deceased.
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AND NOW,this 4th day of March,1974,upon consideration of
the annexed petition and on motion of Sherman H.Siegel,Esquire,a citation
is awarded,directed to Carl F.Becker,Executor of the Will of Millie M.
Becker,deceased,to show cause why he should not file an account of his..
administration of said ,estate,and why he should not be'requi~ed to file a
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Returnable to the 22nd day.of f\-pril,1974,at 10:00 A.M.,EDST,
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in the Orphans'Court Room (No.5)"Third Floor',Washington County
.'".......Court House,Washington,Pennsylvania;.,at.which,time and place a hearing
shall be held as to all'.issues raised by the petition and answer thereto.
Supporting briefs on the law applicable to this case shall be submitted at that
time.The said citation shall be served on Carl F.Becker,the personal
repre~entativeof the above captioned estate in accordance 1hith Section 3391,
Subsection 2 of the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries Code effective June 30,
1972,as amended.The Sheriff of Washington County shall send to the Secret ry
of the Commonwealth,Department of State,two copies of the petition,this
decree,and the citation ac'companied by the fee prescribed by law and further
a copy of the petition annexed hereto,the decree set forth herein and the
citation shall be sent by the Sheriff of Washington County,to the last-Rnown
address of the aforementioned Carl F.Becker,by certified mail,addressee
o.nly,and endorsed on said petition there shall be set forth a statement that
service has been made upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth,Department
of State.
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being duly sworn,deposes and says,that deponent is not being duly sworn,deposes and says,that deponent is not
a party to the action,is over 18 years of age and resides at a party to the action,is over 18 years of age andresides at
That on the day of 19 That on the day of 19
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by depositing same enclosed in a postpaid properly true copy thereof to h personally.Deponent knew
addressed wrapper,in - a post office -official depository the person so served to be the person mentioned and
under the exclusive care and custody of the United States described in said papers as the therein.
post office department within the State of New York.
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The undersigned attorney certifies that the within has been compared by the undersigned with the original an.d
found to be a true and complete copy.
Dated:
STATE OF NEW YORK.COUNTY OF ATIORNEY'S AFFIRMATION
The undersigned,an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of New York State,shows:that deponent is
the attorney(s)of record for
in the within action;that deponent has read the foregoing
and knows the contents thereof;that the same is true to deponent's own knowledge,except as to the matters therein
stated to be alleged on information and belief,and that as to those matters deponent believes it to be true.Deponent
further says that the reason this verification is made by deponent and not by
The grounds of deponent's belief as to all matters not stated upon deponent's knowledge are as follows:
The undersigned affirms that the foregoing statements are true,under the penalties of perjury.
Dated:
Carl F.Becker
STATE OF NiW YORK.COUNTY QIl
deponent is the
read the foregoing
Fulton
Executor
answer
ss.:INDIVIDUAL VERIFICATION
,being duly sworn,deposes and says thatmatterinthewithin3atorJ.;that deponent has
and knows the contents thereof;that
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beli<4 ",d that as to th~rna"'"d<pon<nt beli<V~it tn be true.£;..j}cj/4.;'~i-'-'
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STATE OF NEW YORK.COUNTY OF ss.:CORPORATE VERIFICATION
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named in the within action;that deponent has
,being duly sworn,deposes and says that deponent is the
the corporation
read the foregoing
and knows the contents thereof;and that the same is true to deponent's own knowledge,except as to the matters
therein stated to be alleged upon information and belief,and as to those matters deponent believes it to be true.
This verification is made by deponent because
IS a corporation.Deponent is an officer thereof,to'wit,its
The grounds of deponent's belief as to all matters not stated upon deponent's knowledge are as follows:
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Sworn to before me,this day of 19
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
The answer of the Executor to the petition
respectfully shows to this Court as follows:
1.DENIES each and every allegation,statement
and averment contained in paragraphs "2","4","5"and
"6"of petition.
WHEREFORE,Executor prays that this Court
dismiss the petition.
CARL F.BECKER
Executor
159 First Avenue
Gloversville,New York 12078
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ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
Estate of
MILLIE M.BECKER,
Deceased.
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COUNTY OF FULTON )SS.:
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NO.63-71-1247
ANSWERING AFFIDAVIT
CARL F.BECKER,being duly sworn,deposes and says:
That he resides at 159 First Avenue,Gloversville,
New York,and is the Executor of the estate of the above
named.
That heretofore and on March 16,1973,a complete
inventory setting forth all the assets of the estate of the
above named,as well as the necessary deductions thereon,
was duly filed with this Court.That on September 28,
1973,Sherman H.Siegel,Esq.,was advised by letter to
that effect.That a recapitulation was forwarded to the
said Sherman H.Siegel,Esq.,under date of September 10,
1973,asking if there was any disagreement with the figures
submitted.
That de.ponent has diligently attempted to
administer this estate and protect the assets thereof.
That this ,honorable Court can take judicial notice of the
conditions of the stock market .over the past three years
and as almost the entire estate consisted of common stocks,
deponent was advised by competent brokers in this juris-
diction to retain some of the·common stocks and not to
sell at depressed prices.That this is the reason for the
delay in finalizing this estate.
That attached hereto and made a part hereof
is a copy-oof the final accounting.That in addition
thereto,there is attached hereto a list of the dividends
received by the executor.
That,accordingly,if the enclosed accounting
is satisfactory,distribution can be made pursuant to
the terms of the will.of decedent.
WHEREFORE,deponent respectfully requests that
the relief sought in the petition filed herein be
denied.
Subscribed and Sworn to before
me this 18th day of April,1974.
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ASSETS:
Real Estate
One-family fram.e dwe 11ing situate'at
23 North Avenue,East Washington,
Washington County,Pennsylvania,.•...•...••••••••.•••$7,800.00
Stocks and Bonds
1 258 ha A T &T ~~3 ~6~01)t S res ,•.•.••..•.•••.•..•.•.•.~.~.,Je
128 shares American Smelting,••..•••••••.•••2,650.00
100 shares Amstar,•.••••..••.•..••.••••••.••3,6t/O.OO
24 shares Anacon~a Co~r,.••••.•••••.••••••.39Y.00
10 shares Chesapeake &Ohio,
102 shares Chicago Pneumatic
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525.00
4,067.00
24 shares Continental Can,...•.•.•••••••••..765.00
288 shares Continental Oil,•••••••••••••••••7,560.00
1,150 shares Columbia Gas,.•..••.....•••••••35.650.00
116 shares Universal Cyclops,•.••••••••••••.2,581.00
282 shares General Motors,...•.••••••.•••••.22,489.00
75 shares Kennecott Copper,..•••••••••••••••1,819.00
898 shares Lone Star Gas,•.••••..•••••••••••24,240.00
200 shares R.H.Macy,••••.••.••••••••••••••9,300.00
60 shares May Dept.Storp.(common),•••••••..3,060.00
5 shares May Dept.Store (prefec:'"ed),•••.•.••175.00
17 shares Mountain Fuel Sup;Jly,•.••••••••••••595.00
40 ohares Nabisco,...........................2,145.00
442 shares Northern Natural Gas,•••••••.••••.18,729.00
150 shares J.C.Penny,•••••.••••••••••••••••11,175.00
20 shares Penn Central,......................103.00
120 shares St.Regis Paper,••••••••.••.••••••4,320.00
256 shares Mobil Oil,•••••••••••••••••••••••.14,080.00
141 Ehares Sun Oil,.•••••••••••••••••••••••••6,881.00
50 shares Swift,...•.•••••••••••••••••••.••..1,750.00
2,574 shares Texaco,••••••••••.•••.•••••••••.88,803.00
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25 shareD Am.Standar:od,••••••••••••.•.••••_.9_._3_1_.2__5
Total Stocks and Bonds,••••••••..•.•••••••••••••••..$348,713.25
Cash
Checki.~aacount,Ptttsbuttgh National Bank,
WaDh~ngton,Pennsylvania,••••.••.•••••2,198.89
Total Cash,•.•••••.•..••.e •••••••••••••••••.••••••••$2,t98.89
lnsur:oance
National Life Insur:oance of Vermont,•••••1,504.47
Total Insurance,••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••$1,.504.47
DEDUCTIONS:
Funeral Expenoes and Expenses Incurred in
Adginistering Property Subject to C1aims_
R.E.Piatt Funeral Home,•••••.•.•.•.••••$1,684.15
EDecutor's commissions and expenses,•••..8,324.69
Attorneys'fees,•••.••••••••••••••••••..•13z948.5~
Total Funeral and Administrati.on Expenses,••••••••••$23,957.~7
.Debts
Beulah V.Roberts,et al.,nursing services $576.00
Bell Telephone Co.of Penn.,••••••••.••.••
West Penn Powe r Co.,•••..••••.•••••••••.••
90.11
46.74
Ernest Gramblet,School Tax,.•••••.••..•••222.97
Columbia Gas of Penn.,
Annex Pharmacy,drugs,
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40.31
J.C.McCleery,Broker,appraisal,•.••••••
Jennette Koehler,services rendered,......
35.00
634.94
Malcolm L.Mor:ogan,County Treasurer,taxes.480.66
Standard &Poor,se~ces,.................158.10
United Business ~e~ce,••••••••••.•••••.••so.oo
Manrow &Grable,furnace repair,
Citizen Water Co.of Washington,
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34.74
Observer Reporter,legal notice,.•........28.00
GeorgQ Dorfman,accounting,•..••...•...•..21.01
Wash-East Wash Joint Authority,sewer,....16,66
Russell Marino,certificates,.....54.00
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Total n~bto,..••.••...•••.••..•.••............•......•$2,920.93
Inhoritanco Taxes
U.S.Government (subject to audit),...$72,000.00
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,49,960.08
Total Taxes,...•..••.••••••......•............•.....$121,960.08
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Stocks and Bonds,34R.713.25
Cas h ,....••.•..••...•.•..•.•••..........2 ,198 .89
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TOTAL ASSETS,.•••••••••••••••••..••••••••....•...••$360,216.61
DEDUCTIONS:
Funeral E~penses and Expenses Incurred
in Administration,$23,957.37
Debts,2,920.93
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N().63-71~1247
IN RE:
Estate of
MILLIE M.BECKER,
Deceased
PETITION
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IN THE COURT OF COM~mN PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETITION
No.63-71-1247
TO.THE HONORABLE,THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Thomas M.Becker respectfully
represents:
1.That your Petitioner maintains a legal residence at
325 Burton Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania and is a residuary
legatee of the estate of Millie M.Becker,Deceased,through
his father,Lawrence Becker,now deceased,who was named in the
Will of Millie M.Becker.
2.
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That there has been filed and is presently pending
before this Court a Petition For Citation To Show Cause Why
Account Should Not Be Filed,filed by Helen B.Rathbone,aunt of
your Petitioner and also a residuary legatee.
3.That paragraphs one,two,three,four,five and six
and the prayer of the Petition filed by Helen B.Rathbone are
hereby incorporated by reference.
WHEREFORE,your Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court
for leave to join with Petitioner Helen B.Rathbone in the
proceedings in the above-captioned action.
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Attor~r Thomas M.
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Before me,the undersigned authority,personally appeared
THOMAS M.BECKER,who being first duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that the facts set forth in the annexed
petition are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,in-
formation and belief.
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upon consideration of the annexed Petition,it is hereby
Ordered and Decreed that THOMAS M.BECKER is permitted to join
in the Petition of Helen B.Rathbone To Show Cause Why Account
Should Not Be Filed in the estate of MILLIE M.BECKER,deceased.
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(ORPHANS'COURT DIV.)
NO.63-·71-1247
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETITION FOR CITATION TO SHOW
CAUSE WHY ACCOUNT SHOULD NOT
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that,laying aside all business and excuses whatsoever,you do file in the office
of the Clerk of our Orphans'Court of Washington County,a full and com-
plete answer,under oath,to each and every of the averments of the said
petition,on or before Monday ,the 22nd·day of_A_p_r_i_l _
19_7_4_,at_l_O_:_OO__o'clock~.M.,and show cause why he should not file
an account of his administration of said estate,and why he should not
be required to file a sufficient bpnd with surety.
and further abide the order of our said Court in the premises,
If you fail hereof,the petition may be taken PRO CONFESSO and
a decree made against you.
WITNESS the Honorable P.Vincent Marino,Judge of our said Court,
at Washington,Penna.,the 5th.day of March ,19J.~.
Q.u.oA,DD Ob~~~s'court
Sherman H.Siegel E_______________sq.
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To the Honorable Judge within named:
And Now,~E!..r.c::kl..~:L.,~9.I4 ,a true and attested copy of the within
Citation and Petition
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Prepaid.Receipt and return card herewith attached.
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with an endorsement thereon of the service upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania,was sent Registered Mail,Postage Prepaid,to the last known address of the defendant,
Carl F.Becker
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I AND NOW,this 4th day of March,1974,upon consideration of
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Becker,deceased,to show cause why he should not file an account of his
administration of said estate,and why he should not be required to file a
sufficient bond with stirety..
Returnable to the 22nd day of April,1974,at 10:00 A.M.,EDST,
in the Orphansr Court Room (No.5),Third Floor,Washington County
Court House,Washington,Pennsylvania,at which time and place a hearing
shall be held as to allissues raised by the petition and answer thereto.
Supporting briefs on the law applicable to this cas~shall be submitted at that
time.The said citation shall be served on Carl F.Becker,the personal
representative of the abov~captioned estate in accordance with Section 3391,
Subsection 2 of the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries Code effective June 30,
1972,as amended.The Sheriff of 'Washington County shall send to the Secret ry
of the Commonwealth,Department of State,two copies of the petition,this
decree,and the citation accompanied by the fee prescribed by law and further
a copy of the petition annexed hereto,the decree set forth herein and the
citation shall be sent by the Sheriff of 'Washington County,to the last-known
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of his administration of ,the esta'ce"of
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thi,s to'be.a Second Codi~ii to my Lost Will and Testament
interest previollsly devised and bequeathed to my said brother,
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Eighty (80%)per cent of said twenty-five.(25%)per cent tD my
t11CCe,Elizabeth Collins;ten (10%)per cent fo my ni~ce,
,;Helen Rathb::me,and the rem;:J:i.ning ten (10']0)pel'cC'.nt to lily ll.,·:):h"
l~cn,,'rence Becker.By thi.s Codicil,it is Illy intentiDn thnt lily
niece,Elizabeth Collins,and my nephew,Carl F.Becker,arc tJ
receive substC'![)tially more Df my estate than my niece,Helen
H,athbone,and rny nephe1;v ,L2\·.Tence BeckE:r.
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her Last will and Testament dated the 30tll day of June,
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IN THE NANE OF GOD,MlEN,I Hillie H.Becker,residing at N0.1
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manner fOllowing ,that is to say:
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FOURTH:I hereby authorize my executor,hereinafter named,
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leg0t ees,and devisees wholly or partly,in property in kind and for
[that purpose to clC.tCTllline the fcdr vahles thereof at the date of any
distribution.
LASTLY,I h2reby nominate,constitute arid appoint my nephew,
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IN vJITNESS
venient management,division .;md se~tlement of my estate.
revoke.all former Hills 'by me made.
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'I his duties hereunder by reason of non-residence'or otherHise..
I hereby confer.upon my said Exec~torfull power and authority to selll
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NO.63":'71-1247
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ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
ATTORNEY AT LA"W
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IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
AND NOW THIS
DECREE
.~£.day of April,1974,it appearin
to the Court that the Citation heretofore issued together with a
copy of the Petition to Show Cause why the Executor should not
file an accounting of his administration was duly served upon
Carl F.Becker,Executor under the Will of Millie M.Becker,and
it £urther appe~ring that an Answer has been filed to said
Petition by the said Executor,NOW THEREFORE,upon motion of
Sherman H.Siegel,Attorney for Petitioner,made in open Court,
the Court hereby ORDERS AND DECREES that Judgment be entered
against the said Carl F.Becker,Executor as aforesaid,upon the
ple~dingsalil.d tpe Court hereby ORDERS AND DECREES that the said
Carl F.Becker,Executor as aforesaid,file an accounting of
his administration of said estate within twenty (20)days from
the date hereOf,and file his Bond with corporate surety in the
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Executor for cause and fix a time for Hearing to assess damages
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IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETITION TO REMOVE EXECUTOR
FOR FAILURE TO FILE BOND AND
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TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
The petition of Helen B.Rathbone respectfully represents
1.That Millie M.Becker died on the 22nd day of
December,1971,a resident of the City of Washington,Washington
County,Pennsy1v~nia,leaving a Will which was admitted to
probate December 22,1971,by the Register of Wills of Washington
County when Letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Carl F.
Becker'as Executor.
2.That your Petitioner who resides at 290 Allison
Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,is a residuary legatee named
in s~id Will.
3.That over two years have elapsed since the grant of
letters to the said Executor and no account has been filed by him,
although your Petitioner by her Counsel has made repeated demands
upon the Executor to file the same.
4.On March~4,1974,your Petitioner filed a petition
with Your Honorable Court requesting that a citation issue and be
directed to the said Carl F.Becker to show cause why he should
not file an account of his administration of said estate.
5.That pursuant to said petition,Your Honorable Court
did on March 4,1974,make a Decree awarding the citation directed
to Carl F.Becker,executor as aforesaid,to show cause why he
should not ~fi1e~an,ae6ountJ?0f(~his administration of said estate'..
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ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
AND NOW THIS
DECREE
.~."!l day of April,1974,it appearin
to the Court that the Citation heretofore issued together with a
copy of the Petition to Show Cause why the Executor should not
file an accounting of his administration was duly served upon
Carl F.Becker,Executor under the Will of Millie M.Becker,and
it further appearing that an Answer has been filed to said
Petition by the said Executor,NOW THEREFORE,upon motion of
Sherman H.Siegel,Attorney for Petitioner,made in open Court,
the Court hereby ORDERS AND DECREES that Judgment be entered
against the said Carl F.Becker,Executor as aforesaid,upon the
plea:dingsaliLd t!ie Court hereby ORDERS AND DECREES that the said
Carl F.Becker,Executor as aforesaid,file an accounting of
his administration of said estate within twenty (20)days from
the date h.ereof,and file his Bond with corporate surety in the
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default of which the Court will consider the removal of said
Executor for cause and fix a time for Hearing to assess damages
against said Executor.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANSl COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETITION TO REMOVE EXECUTOR
FOR FAILURE TO FILE BOND AND
.ACCOUNT
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
The petition of Helen B.Rathbone respectfully represents
1.That Millie M.Becker died on the 22nd day of
December,1971,a resident of the City of Washington,Washington
County,Pennsylv~nia,leaving a Will which was admitted to
probate December 22,1971,by the Register of Wills of Washington
County when Letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Carl F.
Becker'as Executor.
2.That your Petitioner who resides at 290 Allison
Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,is a residuary legatee named
in s~id Will.
3.That over two years have elapsed since the grant of
letters to the said Executor and no account has been filed by him,
although your Petitione~by her Counsel has made repeated demands
upon the Executor to file the same.
4.On Marche4,1974,your Petitioner filed a petition
with Your Honorable Court requesting that a citation issue and be
directed to the said Carl F.Becker to show cause why he should
not file an account of his administration of said estate.
5.That pursuant to said petition,Your Honorable Court
did on March 4,1974,make a Decree awarding the citation directed
to Carl F.Becker,executor as aforesaid,to show cause why he
should not ftle~an.ac6ount~0f~his administration of said estate
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and why he should not he required to file a sufficient bond 'tlith
surety,said citation returnable to the 22nd day of April,1974.
6.That the said Carl F.Becker did not file an
appearance nor an ~nswer to said petition and Your Honorable Cour
ente;r~d'a Decree on April 30,1974,directing the said Executor
to file his account within twenty days from the date thereof and
to file his bond with corporate surety in amount of $'355,000.00
w'i'tl1±n said period of time i.n default of which the Court would
consider the removal of said Executor for cause and fix a time
for Hearing to assess damages against the said Executor.
7.That a true and correct copy of said Decree of
April 30,1974,was mailed to the said Carl ~.Becker by Counsel
for Petitioner on May 2,1974,by Certified Mail Piece No.
454771,same having been received by the said Carl :P.Becker on
May 4,1974,as appears by Return Receipt attached hereto and
made a part hereof.~
8.Petitioner is informed and therefore,avers
that the said Carl F.Becker has failed to file the accounting of
his administration of said estate and has failed to file his bond
with surety as required by Decree of Your Honorable Court dated
.April 30,1974,and more than twenty days have elapsed since the
date of said Decree.
9.Your Petitioner avers that the interests of the
estate are being jeopardized by the continuance of said Executor
in the office.
10.That the only persons named as legatees and
devisees in Decedent~s Will and the nature of their interests are
as follows.:
(b)Helen B.Rathbone,your Petitioner,a niece
residing at 290 Allison Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania (2 1/2%
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of residue).
(c)Betty Collins also known as Elizabeth Collin ,
a niece,residing at Cedar Rapids,Iowa (20%of residue).
(d)John Robert Becker of New York,N.Y.,
Thomas McKean Becker of Cambridge,Maryland,and James Denny
Becker of 326 Burton Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,sons of
Lawrence Becker,nephew of decedent who predeceased decedent
(together 2 1/2%of residue).
11.That your Petitioner requests that Letters
Testamentary be issued to her,the other persons entitled to
administer said estate having joined in this petition and renounced
their right to administer in favor of your Petitioner.
WHEREFORE,Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court
pursuant to Section 3183 of the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries
Code:
(a)to summarily remove the said Carl F.Becker as
Executor of said estate;
(b)to direct the Register of Wills to grant new
Letters Testamentary to your Petitioner;
(0)to direct the said Carl F.Becker to deliver to
the newly appointed Executrix all the assets of said estate
together with all books,accounts and papers relating thereto
within ten days from the date of receipt of copy of the Decree;and
(d)to grant such further Orders and Decrees as in the
jUdgment of Your Honorable Court shall be appropriate in the
remises.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Personally appeared before me,the undersigned
authority,HELEN B.RATHBONE,who being duly sworn according to
law,deposes and says that the facts set forth in the annexed
petition are true and correct to the best of her knowledge,
information and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 24th day of June,1974.
otary Public
ARGARET BAILS
NOTARY PUBLICAGTONWASHINGTON CO.,PA.M~COMMfSSI()N EXPIRES FEB.27,1975
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159 Fir~t,Avenue
Gloversville,New York 12078
Re:Estate of Stella R.Becker
No.63-74-163 .
Estate of "i1l~e M.Becker
No.63-11-1247
Dear Mr.Becker:
I enclose herewith certified copies of Decrees of the Jud~e
of t.he Orphans'Court Division of tht;Court of CQIIUD.on Pleas of
i'lashington County dated April 30 I 1974,in connection with the
above captioned estates.
You will note that the Court has directed you to file your
accounting of the administration of said estates within twenty (20)
days from t.he date of the Decree and to file your Bond with corporate
surety in the amounts set forth in said Decrees.-
I sincerely suggest that you request your private c01.1\isel to
retain counsel in llashinyton County,PennsYlvania,to enter un
appearance on your behalf and to aid you in completing your
administration of these estates.,
I trust that you will comply with,the Decrees of the Court so
that it will not be necessary to request the Court to entertain
proceedings to remove you as E~cecutor and to "saGas damages for your
fail~e to properly complete the adm~nistration of these estates.
Very truly yours,
SHS:mb Sherman H.-Siegel
Encls.
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Attn:Michael F.Geraghty,Esq.
Terry C.Cavanaugh,Esquire
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IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
J 0 I N D E R
WE,the undersigned,being residents of the
Commonwealth and persons interested in the Estate of the above
named decedent,do hereby acknowledge to have received notice of
the intended presentation of the within petition,that we hereby
join in the prayer of said petition and hereby waive and renounce
our right to administer in the Estate of Millie M.Becker,
deceased,in favor of Helen B.Rathbone.
Dated:June 's·C"--c 1974.
V~M~S DENNY BECK~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
NO.63-71-1247
DEC R E E
AND NOW THIS day of June,1974,it
appearing to the Court that service was made on May 4,1974,upon
Carl F.Becker of the Decree of this Court dated April 30,1974,
together with a copy of the petition and citation to show cause
why Carl F.Becker,Executor under the Will of Millie M.Becker,
should not file his accounting of his administration of said
estate and his bond with corporate surety in amount of $355,000.00
within twenty (20)days,as appears by proof of service attached
to the within petition,and it appearing to the Court that the
said Carl F.Becker has failed to file his account as well as bond
with corporate surety and that more than twenty days have elapsed
since the service of said Decree upon him,and it further appearin
to the Court that the removal of said Executor is necessary in
order to protect the rights of creditors or parties in interest,
NOW THEREFORE,upon consideration of the annexed petition and
upon motion of Sherman H.Siegel,Esquire,the Court hereby ORDERS
AND DECREES as follows:
(a)That the said Carl F.Becker is hereby removed
forthwith as Executor of the Estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased,
and the Register of Wills is hereby directed to make notation of
this Decree on the record of the original probate of said Will.
(b)The Court hereby directs the Register of Wills
to grant new Letters Testamentary upon said estate to Helen B.
Rathbone.
(c)That Carl F.Becker is directed within ten (10)
days after receipt of copy of this Decree to deliver to the said
Helen B.Rathbone all assets of said estate together with all
books,accounts and papers relating thereto,in default of which
the Court will issue an attachment against the person of the said
Carl F.Becker for contempt in failing to comply withithe Order
of this Court or issue such other Order as the Court may deem
appropriate.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS~'COURT DIVISION)
I.N R,E:
ESTATE OF
N:rLLrE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
NO.63-71-1247
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AND NOWTHrS 28th day of June,1974,the within
'petition is directed to be filed and the Court fixes Friday,
July 12,1974,at 9~OO o'clock A.M.,D.S.T.,as the time and
the Orphans"Court Room in the court House at Washington,
Pennsylvania,as the place for Hearing in the above captioned
matter,notice to be given to Carl F.Becker,Executor,by
certified mail.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
WASHINGTON COm~TY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
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I,THOMAS McKEAN BECKER,of Salisbury,Maryland,
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decedent,do hereby acknowledge that I have received notice of
the presentation of a petition to Remove Executor For Failure
To File Bond and Account and I do hereby JOIN in the prayer of
said petition and hereby waive and renounce my right to admin-
ister the Estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased,in favor of
HELEN B.RATHBONE.
Dated:July ..£'",1974.
SHERMAN H.SIEGEL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLV~NIA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
~ersonally appeared before me,the undersigned
authority,SHERMAN H.SIEGEL,ESQ.,"rho being duly sworn according
to law',deposes and says that he caused to be mailed to Carl :r.'.
Becker,Executor of the Estate of Hillie M.Becker,Deceased on
June 28,1974,by certified mail piece #801027 a true and correct
copy of the Petition to Remove Executor for Failure to File .Bond
and Account together with an Order of Court setting Friday,July 12
1974,as the time for hearing on said Petition,said notice having
'een received by Carl F.Becker on July 1,1974,as appears by retur
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a copy of notice sent to the said Carl .Becker.
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,MY"COMMISSlQttEXP;RES MAr 12,1975
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M~.Carl F.Becker
159 ri:t's't'Avenue
Gloversville,New York 12078
Re:Estate of Stella R.Becker
"to.63-7'4-168
Estate of ~illie M.Becker
!So.63-71-1247
Dear Mr.Becker:'
I enclose h~rewith copies of 'Peti.tions to Remove J"xecutor
for Failure to File Rona ~nd Account ·in your administration of
the above captioned estates.
I also enclose herewith copy of the Order of Court fixing
Friday,July 12,1974 at 9:00 o'clock-A.M.,D.S.T.at the Orphans'
Court Room in the Court House at Washinqtcn,Pennsylvania,as
the time andpplace for Rearing on said,proceedings.
Very tru1y yours,
sus :ob .Sherman H.Si.egel
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS I COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,...
DECEASED
AND NOW THIS day of September,1974,this
matter having come before the Court on July 12,1974,at which
time William D.Shettig,Esquire,of Ebensburg,Pennsylvania,
entered a general appearance for Carl F.Becker,Executor of
the above captioned estate,and entered into a stipulation that
Bond with surety in amount of $355,000.00 would be filed forth-
with and it appearing to the Court that Bond has not been filed
as set forth in said stipulation,it is now Ordered and Decreed
that:
(a)the said Carl F.Becker is hereby removed as
Executor of the Estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased and the
Register of Wills is hereby directed to make notation of this
Decree on the original probate of said Will.
(b)that the Register of Wills grant new Letters
Testamentary upon said estate to Helen B.Rathbone upon filing
a proper application for Letters Testamentary.
(c)that Carl F.Becker is directed within ten (10)
days after receipt of copy of this Decree to deliver to the said
Helen B.Rathbone all assets of said estate together with all
books,accounts and papers relating thereto,and the said Carl
F.Becker shall account for his administration of this estate by
filing the same in accordance with the rules of this Court within
twenty days after receipt of a copy of this Decree.
(d)A copy of this order shall be served upon the
said Carl F.Becker by personal service and further,a copy of
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this Order shall be mailed to his attorneys,Geraghty &Geraghty,
William D.Shettig,Esquire,and Patrick H.Washington,Esquire,
by certified mail.
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OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
OR~HANS'COURT DIV.
NO.63-71-1247
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ESTATE OF
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IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MTLLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF NEW YORK},
COUNTY OF FULTON
___=_J_O_H_N_C_._O~R_LO_F_F_=,being
duly sworn according to law,deposes and says,that on the
14th day of September,1974,at 12:05 0'clock _p_.~1.,
he served a certified copy of the Order of the Orphans'Court
Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania,dated September 3,1974,in the above captioned
matter,on Carl F.Becker by handing to and leaving with the
said Carl F.Becker,personally,at 159 First Avenue
Gloversville,New York,a true and correct copy of said Order.
CARL F.BECKER is Described As A White Male Age 57 Years,5 1 11"
Tall,weiging 210 Lbs.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this
1974.
14th day of September,
Jovet L-KLVMKCW
NOTARYPUBLIC,STAT!Of ~EW VORl'.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYL,VANIA
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IN RE:
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NO.63-71--1247
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Personally appeared before me,the undersigned
authority,SHERMAN H.SIEGEL,who being duly sworn according to
law,deposes and says that he caused to be mailed to Geraghty &
Geraghty,Patrick H.Washington,Esquire,and William D.Shettig,
Esquire,by certified mail pieces No.801050,801053 and 801052,
respectively,a true and attested copy of the Order of the Orphan'
Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania,dated September 3,1974,in the above captioned
case;that the same were received by the Addressees as indicated
/1bytheReturnReceiptswhichareattached herewith.1/
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 24th day of September,
1974.
Notary
GARET BAILS
NOTARY PUBLIC
WASHINGTON.WASHINGTON CO.,PA.
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB.27,1975
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Patrick H.Washington,Esq.
205 Masonic BUilding
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of the ('cmrt of CorrJ10n !:'leas of tJ.11.S County i.r;each 0':'t.he above.,-::states
remOi/in';(~a.rl F'.~:,f:::cker as Lxecutor i D.edch 0-::~;,",.i,:1 ~.'s \:1'\~><;t r1 i.rcctin·::,
that r,eVl L.c,tter-s he issu(::r)t:o :Je1i'cn F.R3t~;bon'2 3n;:~t'ri,t Carl F.?,,-::cker
is dir-::'ctf::cl ~,ri.L·lin ten clays a.ftr~:r.·n.:~cei:~;t of:a <::o:)¥o~:t"'is Dc'~ree to
deliv(~r aJ 1 i.:iS::'iet"s of r~Ci.i.d (·:::;t;::iLt:;~::to(;otb('~y'v'i th all b()o].-~s f accounts
and ;.:-a£:';:':Y.';3 n~l ati n:.;ther\i~toI unto t:1E"sed..'.!;:,;len P"Ra t.bbone and further I
that Carl:o •:~ccL'ur f i l(;~an af:::cOlJLtin'J (~·f hl.s c't(bini~~tration or 8ach;,~;tate .1.::\c..-;J..::corJa.Lce \'lith thE~!'ul<,~~3 of t.lll)':)r~)hons i ('nurt..Division of
'i,'Jashin'!.t.on County '.vithin t.v;ent.y '"Lo.'/s after r::'cp.i~)t.0:["2l COI)Y or this 'Jecree.
:;lease be advisGd that Letters 0el~4:i.(~o~eA.~~0re issued
Regist;o;r of ':rill::,;(')1 "\7ashinqt.ol~;CO~;Lty;..O .:c.:.~cr:::~:I~at.hL)or;e or~
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dut.ii~s as
I t.rust that [,'ir.rC~c}'er 7·.'ill ...;G·~l\i:ly vd..th t.he (·nclo3'~C;0rchr 0::-
Court.vd.t.hout.the flE::'CC'SS i ty 0<an.::,:::urthE'Y.'a(:tion.
Very truly yours,
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September 6,1974
Attn:Michael F.Geraghty~Esq.
Pe:f'st.ate of Ste.lla 1';'.•E(,~G1:er
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Geraghty &Geraghty
52 South Main St.
§1oversvi11e,New York 12078
D0ar Mr.Geraghty:
I E:liclose herc:\..d.th ccrt.ifie.1.0n;E::r of the 0rf·'hars'Court Division
of the Court of COEur-on Fleas of t.his County if)each Of'the abov,?estates
removi.n'?Carl i:'.l:;(:;cJ':f~r as 1:y.ecutor in ndch 0:-s;;·~id ~:'~3 t.i'tt·,,,s f [~in~~tin·;·
that nel,;L«':tl:.(:~rsb,·:issuc!J to:f elel1 r.R,:ltl-;bor~:"'3nl:i th.~,t (~clrl F.'3<:,'cker
is direct,,::cl i:Ji thin U~n da/s after r!0cpipt of a Co~)y 0('Utis De:~ree to
deliver a]1 ;;,,,:;Sf'=::'5,of sai::J C:~:;f:i3.Lc:s;:oqcU,eY"lidth all books,accounts
and r:,a;;':0YS r21at.in;th(;~ret.o,meto t:le said i:.f~l:~n r\.Rat.hbone and further 1
that Carl 2 0 ::>;:~cJ.:er fi],C'an a.ccoIJLU.!i<:I (yf.hi~~ac1.rrinistri'Jt.ion of each
EstatE'!in a.ccor:lance ~,yitIl tJH:~rules of th~?'Ir;:)ha~ls'Court.Division of
Hash int!toll CountJi''Id.thin t.v;enty ('.dYS after n>cpi?t.0:1"a c:.o7i 0"this Uecree.
~J.ease be advis~d that Letters D.U.~.~.~.A.were issued by the
Regis'tf:lr of ;hl1s of \',7ashil~(lton CO'T.ty t.o :.:c~'~"n RaUJhClne O~!Septernber 4,
1974,and thdt sh\c:has filed her nonJ an,-'!hclS enten:~(1 npofl her ciuties as
A':..~mir,j.stn.ltri:~•
1.trust.that t~r.EecLer '(,-?ill cODJ:lj'~,'it:h the enc:}osf~d Order of
Court ~ithout the necessity of any further action.
Very truly yours,
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Ro:~3tate of Stella ~.~ecker
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!;'>3tate oC:'1illie ;'!.Hec!-':er
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I en.close herewl th cE::~rt:j,Lie'~:Order of the Or:,hatiS'Court
Division o~the Court of ComMon rleas of this County in each of the
a'l:lov2;Lstatesn~movill'J Carl ,?.::>:~cY:er as :'::xe.cutor in t=.ach of selid
;:sL.J,tf.;f'j f direct-in:;.:that ,:,,~,~\r ~'fE~tb~rs ;JC iSSLlt.c'd to :'elen 1J.Rathbone
an~i t:hat Carl F.j3;i;cker is (~ircctet..~~,'Ji t.hi"t.en ,jays aftc:>r r'3c"dpt
of a copy of this Decree to dcliv3r all assets o~sai~estates
together 'l:ith all books f accounts and pa!)''3rs relatinc.i thereto f unto the
said ,~Yelen'3.Rathhone and further f th,at Carl P.Becker file an
accouGtins of his administration of ~ach r:state in accordance with
the rules of the Orphans'Court Divisiop of ~as~ingtoD County within
t~enty days dfter r~cGipt of a c00Y 0:this Decree.
['lease he advis":!J that Letters D.n.'Le.'T.,:"..UeH':1.ssu.?(\by the
~2'J.i.sL~.r of ',vills oE f\lashinqton County to Eele!'~·:1.Rathbont::'on
~)(:f.:t;.~nhC'r 11,1914 'ind t~hat ~:;lK:h.iS EileJ :18r Bond an(~has enten~.j
U90n L,,~r (luU.i:~s as ll,t.lminis tratrix.
I t~rusL thu.t l"Ir.}\ec'i((;r \,-.Jill C()'t:'il,ly "-lith th(~<?nc]osed Order
ot COl.1rt 'i.Ji t!10U t.:.tile:nQc(~~;~;j.t.y of i.tny furth,,~r ac i:i en.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANsr COURT DIVISION
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SHERMAN H.'IS'IEGEL,ESQ.,of Washington,
Pa.,representirigHelen B.Rathbone.
~~'.:~~September 25,1974.
In re:the estate of.Stella R.Becker,
deceased,and the estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased,
the Court notes that on July 12,1974,Sherman H.Siege ,
Esquire,of Washington,Pa.appeared in this matter
representing Helen B.Rathbone;William D.Shettig
and Patrick H.Washington of Ebensburg,Pa.,appeared
for the purpose of representing Carl F.Becker,the
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Becker.
addition,Terry Cavanaugh,Esquire,
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At that;t:Lrrie,it was"stipUla ted by and
between counsel that an appropriate bond would be filed
immediately in the estate of Stella R.Becker in the
amount of $245,000.00;and further,it was stipulated
that a bond in the amount of $355,000.00 would be
filed forthwith in tffi;estateof Millie.M.Becker,
deceased •
Further,it was stipulated that an accoun
in both estates would be prepared and filed on or beforE
September 5,1974;and that a conciliation meeting
would be held in the chambers of the Court at 2:00
olclock on September 25,1974,at which time both
estates would be discussed thoroughly in order to try
to solve some of the problems involved therein.
In due course,it was brought to the
attention of the Court on September 3,that a bond was
not filed in the Stella R.Becker estate as agreed;
and a bond was not filed in the Millie M.Becker estate
as per stipulation.Because of the failure of Carl F.
Becker to file bonds in both estates as stipulated,
the Court entered a Decree on September 3,1974,
removing him as executor of both estates.
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At this time,the Court would like to
direct a question to Mr.Sherman H.Siegel,Esquire,whc
has appeared here on the 25th of September,1974,in
accordance with the,stipulation,and who is ready for
a conciliatory talk as to both estates.The Court woul
ask Mr.Siegel if he knows whether an account in the
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in either estate.
has been filed by Carl F.Becker in either estate even
to this date.
Millie Bec~er estate and the Stella Becker estate was
filed per the agreement and stipulation on September
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Accounts have not been filed,Your Honor,
And to your knoW!..edge,Mr.Siegel,no bone
No bond has been filed to this date,Your
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estates.The Court will have the estates of Stella
R.Becker and M~llie M.Becker announced by the Court
Crier to see if anybody did appear or is appearing
here at this time.in the Courthouse for the purpose
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the stipulation''which~a~"ag'reed "t6 Sn:"'Jufy l2~,1974.
Mr.Zermani,will,you please announce the estate of
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Stella R.Becker,.and Millie M•.'Becker both in the halls
of the Courthouse and also'in·the Courtroom to see if
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William D.Shettig or,Patrick H"~Washington appeared for
that purpose.
Stella R.Becker and Millie M.Becker to your knowledge
Mr.Zermani,did you get a re?ponse?
ZERMANI:Your Honor,I received no response either
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in the hallway or in the ~:OnTtroorrii••
circumstances,it appearing that no one appeared here
for this conciliation,other than yourself,and that
William D.Shettig and Patrick H.Washington have not
appeared nor has anyone else appeared for Mr.Becker
and Mr.Becker himself hasntt appeared,what is your
next motion on this matter?
to inform the Court that Mr.Cavanaugh would be here
except for the fact that I informed.him that I
would notify him if Mr.Shettig or Mr.Washington
showed up.Consequently,he hasn1t appeared because
I hadn1t informed him of their appearance here.I
might inform the Court that after your order of Septemb~r
3,Your Honor,Helen B.Rathbone applied for Letters
Mr.Siegel,under these
If Your Honor please,I would like
Thatts right.
Thank you.
No,they did not,Your Honor.
Nobody else appeared in the cases of
And Mr.Shettig and Mr.Washington didn1t
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of Administration d.b.n.c.t.a.,which were issued
to her by the Register of Wills.She has filed bond in
the Millie Becker estate in the amount of -$40,000.00
and bond in the Stella Becker estate in the amount of
$i,ooo.oO.We have discovered assets of the Millie Bec1 er
estate in the nature of an estate checking account at
Pittsburgh National Bank,and have had it transferred
to the Administratrix d.b.n.c.t.a.
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There is,Your Honor,a house on North
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since the death of Millie Becker in 1971.However,
we have it padlocked and we are having an appraisal
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made to the end that.w8,-'should have pbssiblY an,r.',;..I ''II"-•~I ?I l.
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auction sale to dispose of the personalty and find a butTer
for the real estate.Qr b~half of theiAdministratrix,
Your Honor,I have also w~itten'to all the transfer
agents of the securities which~were'listed in both
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estates,and as of this time,we haventt 'had any response
except from Union National Bank,which indicates that
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a transfer of Universal Cyclops stock was made directly,
To Carl F.Becker in February,1973.I suggest,Your
Honor,this affects a conversion of the assets of this
estate,and I would ask leave of Court to report back
to the Court when we:'receive responses from the rest of
the transfer agents,and I would like to ask the Court
the assets turned over to the Administratrix.
order to have this estate properly administered and
at that time for advice as to how we might proceed in0(
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estate agent yet,but I would say it would be in the
neighborhood of ten to twelve thousand dollars.
attorneys for the former executor,Carl F.Becker,have
not ~ppeared,I think the only thing we can do now is
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to await the information that you 'ar e requestin'i'/from t~ei~~~(~.,.'...",.1).~,•.."f _I.'
Your,Honor ;'tf~r ;t'Ae record,I would like
Well,in the light of the fact that the
We haven t t got our appraisal from the real
transfer agent.And at that time we will take the
.\appropriate action,.whatever has to be done in order
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September 3,1974,that a certified copy of the Order
was sent to Geraghty &Geraghty,attorneys for Carl
Becker,and William D.She'ttig and Patrick H.Washingtcln,I
his resident counsel,by certified mail;and service
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was made personally on Carl :F.Becker in Gloversville,
New York.And I ask leave,Your Honor,to submit
affidavits of service to be made a part of the record.
THE COURT:You may do that in the usual course.Und r,
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are representing Mrs.Helen B.Rathbone and Thomas
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I hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence
are contained fully and accurately 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.
By the Court,
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IN THE COURT OF CO~1MON PLEAS,'OF'WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
THE HONORABLE PAUL A.SIMMONS,Judge
of the said Court.
MICHAEL GERAGHTY,ESQ.,of New York
State,representing Carl F.Becker.
SHERMAN H.SIEGEL,ESQ.,of Washington,
Pennsylvania,representing Helen
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TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS IN CHAMBERS ~~-;,
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STELLA R.BECKER,Deceased
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to review this matter.',Nr.·Ge~aghty,'do you want to
make a statemerit as t~what you intend to Ao or propose
~o do in regard to these.two.estates?Also"make a
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statement as to who-you ~epr~sent.I presume it is
Mr;Carl F.B~cker.
MR.GERAGHTY:·,.'Yes'",sir'.I'd like the r"ecord to show
that.
,that l 'am ~,duly'licensed"'attprney in the State of
And '1 am sure that Your'Honor unders ands"
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I'd like the record to show that
approximately~ix m6nths ago,I retained William D•
Shettig of Ebensburg,Pa~to ~ctas co~co~nsel,he
representing to me that he was duly licensed to practi e
in the Commonwealth of ,Pennsylvania.And he further
informed me that he had a corresponding,'attorney in
Washington,Pennsylvania,and that he would file the
necessary accounting and that he would contact Mr.
Sherman Siegel',who is an attorney representing on'e
of the heirs andon'e 'of the legatees under the Will
of Miilie M.Becker •
New York,ap.d},am'not licensed to practice in the
,G?,n}m<?n~ealthof ~~nnsy'l.v,ania,?~t I am (lppear~ng,here
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since ~1ay of 1914,I have instituted calls from my
office to Mr_ShettiR to keep abreast of the situatiOn
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been in contact with Mr.Siegel,and that he was making
an effort.to compromise the respective rights of the".
legatees ~Not until .September of 1974 was I'aware
~hat.something was wrong,a~he was to appear here in
this Court.rep,resentillg the executor,and it is my unde -
inventory c6nsists of.We feel that there are some assbts
W~iC!l are not included in the inventory.And\vedon't mow
what items of expense have been paid out by the ~xecutbr.
Con:5 equently,I believe that if we would get from Hr.
"Geraghty a complete inventC?ry of the assets and a com-
of this estate.However,as representing one of the
recommend to Mr.Terry Cavanaugh for the consideration
If Your Honor please,I agree \vi th ou
legatees,we are in the dark as to just what the actua
objective is to obtain a proper distribution of the as ets
previous conversation \\I'i th Mr.Geraghty that the main
of his client.
here in regard to what you might ~xpect.in the future
and what you might recommend to your'ct'~ents and also
was not complied with.There is no.logical explanation
and I was totally unaware of his lack of compliance.
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standing that lie"did p.ot Jlppear in this Court.And that
consequently,the executor was "removed.I think,Judge
that briefly clarifies the record as to why the stipula ion
pre~iously entered into by-Mr.'Shettig in this Court
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supported by copies of the Federal Estate Tax Returns,
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could get togeth~r with our clients and review the
documents and possibly arrive at some figure as to lihat
our clients -are entitled to.'In that connection,Your
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these documents into the hands of Mr.Cavanaugh and
nature of interest for the detention of funds that have
."been withheld from them for an unreasonably long perioe
Geraghty,are you willing to getMr.
of time •
..in'the,,city hereha~been vacant for 'three years and
has n'ot been yield~ng~any income and has been an item of
expense ,to the estate.And ""e would expect the executor
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make up to th~legatees interest~rsomething in the
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which I understand,is the date acceptable to Mr.Siege.
Mr.Siegel within a reasonable time as to the accountirg
And I have no objection to re-appearing at that time,f
I can have these documents within
and I can appear back here on the 23rd of Octobel ,days
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for that day,the 23rd ~f October?Is it necessary fo
,the Court to intervene if all these documents and sofo th
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we can work this out .ourse~ves,Judge,and i£lve do,
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Would you mind at your earliest oppor In~ty,
Is that agreeable,Mr.Siegel?
I t is agreeable and I sha1:1 notify Mr.
Well,it is my understanding then that
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Mr.Cavanaugh will be invited and the parties
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in this matter.Is.that agreeable,Mr.Geraghty?
Cavanaugh.
will sit down and try to w~rk out some type of settlem
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an ,Order based ori~the stipulation of the part~es•
•4<'.maybe we could come ov~r'to you to see if you would mak
within'ten days a·fUl:l 'complete inventory,including .'
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personal·property such as ch·a.'irs and tables d
furnishings in~_wh~tnot'bf~the hom~s~ead of these es~at s
will be filed •..Secondly,that an accounting of expendi ures.~~'...'.~.'
and income will-be filed along with,of course,·the
principal of the estate.And that all this will be.done
within ten days and that we will'say wi~'hin tweive
day~,more particularly October 23,there will be B
~eeting here ill the City of Washington at Mr.Siegel's
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Court will further consider the matter.
the 23rd of October~at which time if-necessary the
I hereby certify.that the proceedings and evidence
intact.
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(Proceed1ngs Closed)
household goods to keep everything
transcript of the same.
the hearing of the above cause,and that this c~py is a correc
are contained fully and accurately in the notes ·taken by me on
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of the above causc is herebyapprQved and directed to be filed.
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IN TRE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
O~WA$.RINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
ORl?RANS t·COURT DIVISION
NO.63.,..71-1247
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
PETITrON TO'EXCUSE BOND
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS ,.COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
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NO.63-71-1247
2.That she filed Bonds with Transamerica Insurance
Company.as surety in amount of $40,000.00...
3.That your petitioner has been unable at this time to
file an Inventory of the assets of said estate as she has not
concluded her investigation of said assets.
4.That decedent died seised of a certain parcel of real
estate situate in the Borough of East Washington,washington
County,Pennsylvania,being known as Lot No.6 in the plan of
lots lai'd out by William L.Milne (Plan Book 1 page 113),said lot
fronting 40 feet on North Avenue and extending Westwardly of even
width 145 feet to a 9 foot alley.Title to said lot of ground
became vested in the said Millie M.Becker under the Will of her
Father,John Becker,filed in Will Book 63 page 320 and under the
Will of her sister,Stella R.Becker filed in Will Book 96 page
298.There is erected upon said lot of ground a frame dwelling
house known as 23 North Avenue.
5.That your petitioner has entered into an agreement to
sell the premises aforesaid to Joseph Pintola,Jr.and Lonnie Wats n
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for the sum of $10,500.00 payable in cash on delivery of deed,a
copy of said agreement being attached herewith and made a part
hereof.
6.That there are no liens of record against the said
premises.
7.That the names and relationships of the parties in
interest are:
Carl F.Becker,nephew
Helen B.Rathbone,nieCe
Betty Collinsa/k/a
Elizabeth Collins,nieCe
John Robert Beck~r"",,!1ephew
Thomas McKean Becker,nephew
James Denny Becker,nephew
159 First ,Avenue
Gloversville,New York
290 Allison Avenue
Washington,Penna.15301
Cedar Rapids,Iowa
New Y'ork,New York
Cambridge,Maryland
326 Burton Avenue
Washington,Penna.15301
all of whom are sui juris and all of whom have been given notice
of the terms of sale and the intended presentation'of this
petition.
WHEREFORE,petitioner prays Your Honorable Court under
Section 3351 of the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries Code to
authorize petitioner to receive the proceeds of the sale of
said premises without requiring entry of additional security.
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COMMONWEALTH OF ;l?ENNSYLVANI.A
COUNTY OF'WASHINGTON
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~ersonally appeared before me,the undersigned
authority,HELEN B.RATHBONE,who being duly sworn according to
laW',.depose's 'and say's ·'that the facts 'set forth in the annexed
petiti.on a,retrue 'and correct to the best of her knowledge,
information and belief.
Sworn to and suhsc'ribed before
me 'this .);),;elv day of ,A:ugust,;,.·,.,
1975.
MARGARIT BAILS,NOTARY PUBUC
WASHINGTON,WASHINGTON CO.,PA.
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES fEB.27,1979
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IN THE COU~T OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASaINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS I.'COURT DIVIS ION)
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IN ~:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,'
DECEASED
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NO •63-71-1247
JOINDER
WE,the undersigned,being interested parties in.
theest'ate of ~illieM.Becker,deceased,do hereby acknowledge
to have received notice of theterins 'of sale of the premises
known as 23 North ,Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,approve
thereof,and join in-th,e -prayer of the foregoing petition.
JOHN ROBERT BECKER
THOMAS McKEAN BECKER
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS 1 COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:,
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
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NO.63-71-,1247
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
CARL F.BECKER,the undersigned,being an interested
party in the estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased,does hereby
acknowledge to have received notice of the terms of sale of the
premises known as 23 North Avenue,Washington,Pennsylvania,
and copy of the petition to be presented to the Court.
REAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT
..t0RM NC?:16 (1973)
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WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON.PA.
Wqill i\grrrmrut
Made the HELEN B.RATHBONE,Admifii~€ratrix D.B~R~c.T.A.of Estate of St~lra R.
Becker and
Benveen HELEN B.RATHBONE,Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.of Estate of Millie M.
Becker,late of the Borough of East Washington,Washington County,Pennsy1-
vania------------------------------------·---------(hereinafter called "Seller")and
JOSEPH PINTOLA,JR.of the City of Washington and LONNIE WATSON of the Borough
of East Washington,both of Washington County,Pa'-Chereinafter called "Buyer").
WITNESSETH,that for the consideration hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound the Seller and
Buyer mutually agree as follows:
1.Seller agrees to sell and convey to buyer on or before July 1,1975
by Fiduciary I S warranty deed in fee simple absolute,clear of all mortgages,judgment liens
and tax liens and other encumbrances affecting its marketability (except as hereinafter set forth)all the real property
described in Paragraph 8 hereof.
2.Blixer agrt;~s t~J2.urchase said real property and to Ray Seller therefor the sum of TEN THOU~AND
FIVE HUNDRED-AND ND/IOO------($10,500.00)Dollars as follows:the sum of $250.00
upon execution of this agreement,receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,and
the balance of $10,250.00 on delivery of deed on or before July 1,1975.
3.Possession shall be given on delivery of deed ~~,and settlement shall be made
at the office of Seller's attorney on or before July 1,19 75 ;~1P~~~*¥
4.Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half of all state and local realty transfer taxes payable upon this
transaction,but real estate taxes,sewer charges,and rents and royalties shall be prorated on a calendar year basis
between Seller and Buyer as of date of delivery of possession of the premises,except as hereinafter set forth:
1975 real estate taxes to be prorated as of date of delivery of deed.
5.From and after the date of this agreement,insurance shall be provided andj)aid for as follows:
Seller will maintain present fire insurance until closing.
6.Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
7.The parties further agree as follows:
(a)It is understood that Buyers will apply for a mortgage loan.
Should Buyers be unable to obtain commitment for a mortgage loan to complete
this transaction by June 14,1975,Seller shall have the option to declare
this agreement null and void and the hand money shall be returned to the
Buyers.
Stella R.Becker.
1974.
,whereupon the entire title to said lot
BEING the same lot of ground conveyed to John Becker and Mary Becker,
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8.:'The real property which is the subject of this Agreement is described as follows:
ALL that certain lot or piec~of ground situate in the Boro~gh ~f
Millie M.Becker died December 20,1971,leaving her will filed in
BEING Lot No.6 in the Plan of Lots laid out by William L.Milne
the Recorder's Office for said County in Deed Book 562 page 215.The said
to Helen B.Rathbone by the Register of Wills for said County on September 4,
recorded in Plan Book 1,page 113.
the Office of the Register of Wills in will Book 113 page 132.Letters of
his wife,by deed of Millie M.Becker dated March 26,1929 and recorded in
Mary Becker died
in Will Book 96 page 298,bequeathed all of her estate to her sister,Millie
of ground vested in John Becker as surviving tenant by the entireties.The
said John Becker died July 8,1942 and in his Will dated July 1,1932 and
filed in the Office of the Register of Nills for said County in ~,1fll Book
M.Becker,which included the undivided interest to the parcel of land
herein conveyed.Letters of ~dministration D.B.N.C.T.A.were issued thereon
East Washington,Washington County,Pennsylvania,fronting 40 feet on North
Avenue and extending Westwardly of even width 145 feet to a 9 foot alley.
63 page 320,devised and bequeathed the residue of his estate which included
the lot of ground herein conveyed unto his daughters,Millie M.Becker and
Stella R.Becker died April 27,1963 and by her Will dated June 29,
1961,filed in the Office of the Register of Wills Office for said County
THIS CONVEYANCE is made by the Seller pursuant to Section 3351 of
the Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries Code.
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9.If Buyer defaults in payment or performance for thirty days,Seller may,at Seller's election,
lise one or more of the following remedies in addition to or instead of allY other remedies provided by law:
(a)rescind this agreement and retain all slims paid on account hereof as liquidated damages,111
which case Seller shall retain title to the real estate free and clear of any obligation or duty to Buyer and Buyer.
shall surrender this Agreement for cancellation;
(b)eject Buyer from said real estate,for which purpose Buyer hereby authorizes any attorney
of any Court of Record to appear for Buyer and confess judgment against Buyer in an amicable action of ej¥lment,
with immediate writ for possession of the real estate and for damages,to include attorney's commission of ve%
or $and costs,hereby waiving stay of execution,exemption and inquisition,with release of all errors;
(c)affirm this agreement by delivery of deed to Buyer,declare all sums due hereunder to be
forthwith due and payable,and cause judgment to be entered therefor,for which purpose Buyer hereby authorizes
and empowers any attorney of any Court of Record to appear for Buyerfl!i.<Veonfess judgment against Buyer for
the "'hole balance due,together with interest,attorney's commission of %or $,and costs,
and hereby agrees to immediate execution thereon,waiving stay of execution,exemption and inquisition,with re-
lease of all errors.
10.This Agreement shall extend to and benefit and bind the heirs,executors,administrators,successors and
assigns of the parties.Whenever used herein,the singular number shall include the plural,the plural the singular
and the use of any gender shall include all genders.
NOTICE -THE USE OF ONE OR MORE COAL CLAUSES MAY OR MAY NOT BE RE QUI RED BY LAW.WITH THIS
:\GREE:\1ENT.
\VITNESS the due execution hereof the day and
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
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NO.63-71-1247
DECREE 'f/AND NOW THIS ,./:2''-=..'day of ~~~~~K_I
1975,upon consideiationof the annexed petitton and upon motion
of Sherman H.Stegel,Attorney'for pettttoner,it ts ORDERED A~~
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DECREED that Helen B.Rathbone,Admintstratrtx D.B.N.C.T.A.of
the Estate of Mtllie M.Becker,deceased,be and hereby is
excused from entering additional security and is authorized to
receive the proceeds from the sale of property known as 23 North
Avenue,Washtngton,Pennsylvania,as more fully described in
the annexed petition.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
WASHINGTON COUNTY,}55:
The within named Accountant being duly sworn according to law,depose and say that the above account
as stated is true and correct as.~.J:l:~verily believe.
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concerned of the filing of Ithe within account in the manner
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FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT
of HELEN B.RATHBONE,Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.of the Estate
of Millie ~1.Becker,late of the Borough of East Washington,
Washington County,Pennsylvania.
THE ACCOUNTANT CHARGES HERSELF AS FOLLOWS:
Inventory and Appraisement:
PERSONALTY $25,404.53
REALTY 10,500.00
Income received:
$35,904.53
May Company -dividends
First Federal Savings &Loan
Assn.of Washington
To conversion of assets:
55.25
1974.50 2,029.75
Sale of house and lot known as
23 North Avenue,East Washington,
Pennsylvania 10,500.00
Appraisal 10,500.00 -0-
Carl F.Becker -settlement of claims as Executor
of Estate 40,251.23
Joseph Pintola et al.-pro rata share 1975 taxes 132.37
TOTAL DEBITS $78,317.88
TOTAL CREDITS 9,615.03
BALANCE $68,702.85
THE ACCOUNTANT CLAIMS CREDITS AS FOLLOWS:
1974
Sept.20 Betty Nopwaskey
Oct.10 Loren Carl Agency
Nov.14 Wash.-E.Wash.Jt.
Authority
14 Citizens Water Co.
14 West Penn Power Co.
1975
Jan.13 Columbia Gas of Pa.
Feb.2 Morris Ins.Agency
Tom Miller
Mar.3 Malcolm Morgan,Tax
Collector
July 21 Malcolm Morgan,Tax
Collector
Labor-cleaning house
Appraisal fee
Sewage account
Water account
Electric account
Gas account
Administratrix Bond
premium
Tree removal
1974 County tax
1975 County tax
75.00
75.00
24.72
17.94
56.30
313.33
163.00
125.00
66.04
57.04
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1975
Aug.20 Olga Woodward,Recorder Transfer stamps on deed lQ5~00
20 Wash.-East Washington
Jt.Authority Final bill-sewage 4.77
20 Ernest C.Cramblet,
Tax Collector 1975 Borough tax 65.04
20 Ernest C.Cramblet,
Tax Collector 1975 School tax 244.65
Sept.20 Morris Ins.Agency Administratrix's bond
premium 163.00
1977
Sept.9 Morris Ins.Agency
1978
Jan.6 Observer Pub.Co.
Hubert Post
Administratrix's bond
premium
Advertise letters
Auctioneer's costs
163.00
16.00
686.00
24 Sherman H.Siegel and
Terry C.Cavanaugh,
Esquires
Counsel fees in
settlement of claim v.
Carl F.Becker 5000.00
Margaret Bails Notary fees
Sherman H.Siegel Reimbursement for
costs advanced
Sherman H.Siegel,Esq.Counsel fees
representing Admrx.
Harvey Stuart,Reg.Filing Inventory
Harvey Stuart,Reg.Filing Account
25.00
156.70
1900.00
7.50
105.00
Total Debits $9Ql~.Q3
~hscruer ~:l\eporter
WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of 16 May,192'9,
P.L.1784,as amended.
Commonwealth of Pen.l'J.Sylvania,County of Washington,SS:
Personally appeared ·before me,a Notary Public in and for said County
and State,gJ.~.h.a.:;J;.g ?.·G.<?.~9.r:L.,who being .duly sworn
according to law,deposes and says that he is the .YJ.~.~__.:E'.J::~.E>Jg.~J:l.t
of the Observer Publishing Company,a Pennsylvania corporation and its
agent in this behalf;that the said Company is the owner and publisher of
the Observer-Reporter,successor to The Wasbington Observer,established
September 18,1871,and The Washington Reporter,established August 15,
1808,a dailY newspaper of general circulation,printed and published and
having its place of business at Washington,Washington County,Pennsyl-
vania,where it or its predecessors have been established and published
continuously for more than six months prior to the publication of the notice
hereto attached;that the printed notice or advertisement hereto attached
is a copy of an official advertisement,official notice;legal notice or legal
advertisement,exactly as printed or published in the Observer-Reporter in
its regular editions on the following date or dates;..
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that neither the affiant nor the Observer Publishing Company is interested
in the subject matter of said notice or advertising and that all of the allega-
~i~:\r~~.this affidavit as to ~~.le...tl.~.e:...2Z~L~:z/~~~~
Sworn to and subscribed before me thiS ~.7....__..day of......$..~.P.!=:.~~974
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EDITH W,..SANDERS,NOTARYWas/Hnoton Wa h'PUBLICMyCommis:• .S :Ogton Co.,Pa,s,on ExPiTe~'~brUa
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ADMINISTRATRIX
D.B.~.C.T.'"~OTICll:,~ST4Tl!:OF ¥Ulle 14.BecllerdecealledlateIIfBoroughof'E~stWlj.shlngton,Washington County,h.
Letters'of Adminl.tratlon
D,9.N.C.T,A.upon the estate having
be\~n granled to the undersigned,aU
~rlons having claims against the
estale are r\lquested to make kno'an
the same to the undersigned or)I1lI
attonley a.nd a.11 persons indebted til rthede,:edent are requested to make
payment to the undersigned withoutdelay,
Helen B.Rathbone;
380 Allison Ave,
Washington,Penna.16301
AdministratrixDBNCTA
Sherman H.Siegel,Esq.
216 Washington Trust Bldg.
Washlnglon,Penna.
Attorney
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'I ~Washington,Pennsylvania
(PUBLISHED BY WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of May 16,1929,
P.L.1784 Sec.3,paragraphs (3)and (25).
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON}SS
.STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA •
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 officiail legal periodical for said Washington County,published weekly
having its place of business at Washington,Washington County,Pennsylvania,
and is acting as its agent in this 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 advertisement attached hereto is a copy of a notice or advertisement,
exactly as printed or published,which appeared in the said legal periodical in
its regular issues on the following dates:
September 19,26,1974
Estate Notices ~V'•
The Register of WHls 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
having claims or demands to present
them for settlement to the Executors or
Administrators or their Attorneys.
•• • •••• • •••••••••
BECKER,MILLIE M.,Dec'd.
Late of Borough of E.Washington,Washing·
ton County.Penna.
Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.:Helen B.'
Rathbone,380 Allison Avenue,Washington,
Penna.
Attorney:Sherman H.Siegel,215 Wash-
ington,Penna.
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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 advenising and that all of the
"'1,gatioM 01 thh "'Bd'''it..to th'tim"pI""ond dux._@'p~
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Sworn to and subscribed before ~.~
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.Notary Public
JOSEPHINE T.SCIAMANNA
Notary Public.Washington,Washington Co.
My Commission Expires July 1,1978
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ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,DECEASED
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Inthematterofthe First and Final
Account of Helen B.Rathbone,
Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.
,,A,~JUDICATI~AND D;;REE
An now Aprll /Z --,19__,this matter came on for hearing,
audit and distribution of this session an~testimony taken;and thereupon,upon due consideration
the~§f ~fo,ef8Iance for distribution in the hands of the Accountant is determined to be
$".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.I~g.
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SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
Balance per account.1
Additional Debits -Audit
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Deduct Clerk's Costs &Receipts,1
Attorney_--=Sc::..:h=e=r=m=a=n~H,-,-,.---,=S=i,-,=e:...;g;=e:..:l,--1
4.25
$68,702.85
$68,707.10
Betty J.Collins also known as Elizabeth
Collins -1/3 residue
Helen B.Rathbone -1/3 residue
J.Robert Becker -1/9th residue
Thomas M.Becker -1/9th residue
James D.Becker -1/9th residue
22902.37 45,804.73
22902.37 22,902.36
7634.12 15,268.24
7634.12 7,634.12
7634.12 NO BALl\IJCE
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APPEARANCES:
HEARING ON AUDIT
THE HONORABLE PAUL A.SIMMONS,
Judge of the,said Court.
Tuesday.March 21,1978,'
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SHERMAN H.SIEGEL,ESQ.,
Repres~nting the Accountant.
MARY JANE DR.EYER
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Millie M.Becker.
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the papers for the audit of this account.This is the estate,your
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Honor,I would like to file a petition for a citation to be issued on
Mr.Becker to show cause why the disposition of this estate should
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they happy -and agre'eable to this?'
have the $75,000.00 in hand now?
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THE COURT:Why is it necessary to have this
consent,and release from this fellow Becker?
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and we don't have any jurisdiction over him,that's the problem.
THE COURT:This man is up in New York,and he
has refused to cooperate..How you got the money is a miracle.
would make a distribution in accordance with our reque!3t ---
That's for sure.If your Honor
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THECOURT:',Will.you announce the estate of Millie
M.,Becker.'please.
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I hEdeby c~rt1fy that the proceedi.ngs
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hearing 1nthe above cause,;and that this copy.is a correct tran-
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Tbeforegving l"'ecord of proceedings
at the hearing in the above cause is hereby approved and directed
to be fUed.
By the Court,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
NO.63-71-1247
PAY TRANSCRIPT
The undersigned hereby acknowledge to have received
payment in full of Helen B.Rathbone,Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.
of the Estate of r1illie M.Becker,deceased,pursuant to Adjudicat'on
and Decree and Schedule of Distribution of the Orphans'Court
Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County,
Pennsylvania,dated April 17,1978.
Betty J.Collins also known as
Elizabeth Collins -1/3 residue $22902.37 See receipt attached
Helen B.Rathbone -1/3 residue $22902.37 ~~F'-"'~~c=...-+-''-='~~~<:''='=:.....t
J.Robert Becker -1/9 residue $7634.12
Thomas M.Becker -1/9 residue
James D.Becker -1/9 residue
$7634.12
$7634.12
See receipt attached
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
RECEIPT AND RELEASE
The undersigned hereby acknowledges to have received
of Helen B.Rathbone,Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.of the Estate
of Millie M.Becker,deceased,payment in full of my one-third
(1/3)share of the residue in said estate amounting to $22,902.37,
and hereby releases and discharges said Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.
and the estate from any further claim or demand.
1978.
Witness my hand and seal this j-dt-day of May,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
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RECEIPT AND RELEASE
The undersigned hereby acknowledges to have received
of Helen B.Rathbone,Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.of the Estate of
Millie M.Becker,deceased,payment in full of my one-ninth share
of the residue in said estate amounting to $7634.12,and hereby
releases and discharges said Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.and the
estate from any further claim or demand.
Nitness my hand and seal this ISm day of May,
1978.
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TO THE AUDITING JUDGE:
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N.B.-Counsel shall,by separate paper,present a concise statement of each
claim,wHh supporting calculation 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 conctse state-
ment in that regard.
No.71-1247
In rOe Audit of Account in Est8ite of
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
AUDIT
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FOR
HELEN B.RATHBONE,Administra-
trix D.B.N.C.T.A.
SHERJ'1AN H.SIEGEL,ESQUIRE
Attorney
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IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
T"tat.Fonn J
MILLIE M.BECKER,Estate of -.
Deceased
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Decedent's death !?~~.~~~~!:~g.!.~.~.?~Grant of Letters ~~.:P.:t::.=~.!..J~.?~.
This is the fJ~.:?,.t ~n-.c;'!f.~f.l.~1.account filed in this estate
If there have been former accounts filed in this estate,list file number or number and term .
None filed.--_-___-_--_.-----------_.---.._--.-.._---.._-_ _-------------_._..------_..-.._--__..---_.._..---_..-------~.----._..-___..---_ _.
Election to take N/A
Under or Against will.(cross out one)
Date Election Place of;
Filed Record .
Name of surviving spouse ~~~:c....••••••••••••...•••.....••••
List issue,where material:
.NONE
Did decedent marry after execution of will?(indicate)~.No.Any children born after execution of will?(indicate)
ns.No.If answer yes,name them .-.
Leg.atees Relationship Interest Fiduciary,if deceased or not sui juris
Betty Jane Collins a/k/a
Elizabeth Collins
Helen B.Rathbone
Niece
Niece
One-third residue
One-third residue
Children of J.Lawrence Becker,deceased:
J.Robert Becker
Thomas M.Becker
James D.Becker
Great-nephew
Great-nephew
Great-nephew
One-ninth
One-ninth
One-ninth
Pursuant to Stipulation of parties which is attached hereto.
List,if exceptions to above:
If partial intestacy,give facts:
Adeemed:Revoked:
NONE
NONE
Lapsed:Abated:Give Cause:
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.MIN.
If any exception give cause:N9 ~.~g~.P..tJQXHL .
Fi Ie copy of Notice C f . .....opy 0 Notlce malled March 3,1978,enclosed herewlth.and date of mailing .
Is estate subject to the filing of a Federal Estate Tax Return?..X.~~.=~~.!:~E!"}h.'?:~e~.~!"}..xt.~~.~'?:!"}~..fS~PYlodgedwithRegisterofWills..,-'_,$49960.08
Actual payment made,onPennsylvani~a Transfer Inheritance Tax.Amount"$~1?gj.d b.Y.Ex.:.~~.ut9.r .•
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If the Will makes any portion of estate subject to a life-estate,give name and birthdaTe of life tenant .
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Give Names and addresses of all unpaid creditors who are legally entitled to notice,together with the amounts
of such claims;state whether they are admitted to be correct;and whether the claim is denied.
NONE
Give reference to such parts of the will 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:
Letters Testamentary in this estate were issued to Carl F.Becker who failed
to file an Account ·of his administration of said estate and he was removed by
Decree of Court dated September 3,1974,and Petitioner was appointed
Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.Thereafter,settlement was reached by the
Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.and Carl F.Becker and the amount thereof is
accounted for in the Account which is the subject of this audit.A release
has been executed by Carl F.Becker releasing any claim to the proceeds of
this accounting,same being attached herewith.
Balance for distribution per account,
Itemize any additional debits not shown by account:
May Dept.Stores Co.-dividend
Total additional debits (Add)
Itemize any additional credits not shown by account:
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Total additional credits (Subtract)
Balance for distribution
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$68,702.85..............._-.
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If balance for distribution is not in cash,list each item held in kind,giving appraised Value (or distribution Value>;
Cash
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None claimed.If Family Exemption claimed by Petition,give place of Record:.
If Family Exemption is claimed at audit,give name,relationship and basis for Claim:.
None claimed.
List any advancement or distribution on account that has been made,and nature and amount of same:
None
Suggested distribution of balance shown,both as to principal and income,attaching signed and itemized elections
to take in kind if balance is not in cosh:residuary shares being stated in proportions:
Distribution in accordance with Stipulation as follows:
Betty Jane Collins also known as Elizabeth Collins
Helen B.Rathbone
Children of J.Lawrence Becker,deceased:
J.Robert Becker
Thomas M.Becker
James D.Becker:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,SS:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The above named Fiduciary or representative thereof,
one-third
one-third
one-ninth
one-ninth
one-ninth
being duly_$.W.9.~D.._doth depose and say
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true
to the best of ~~.~.__knowledge and belief.
And your petitioner will ever pray,etc.
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Deceased
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Administratrix D.B.N.C.T.A.
PETITION SUR AUDIT
FROM WHERE DECEDENT LEFT A WILL
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:shown on 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 WiII.
6 ..Copy of inventory and appraisement.
7.Proof of advertisement of grant of letters
if not filed with account.
8.Certificate of liens in case any of the
funds for distribution are from judicial
sale of real estate.
9.Signed and itemized elections if any
distribution in kind.
1o.Copy of Federa I Estate Tax return if es-
tate is subject thereto.
SHERMAN H.SIEGEL L•••E.S.QUlRE ..•.........................................Attorney
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IN THE COURT OF COW10N PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA.
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
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To:HelEm B.Rathbone,Administratrix
D.B.N.C.T.A.
380 Allison Avenue
Washington,P~.CI19:m)].FILING ACCOUNT AND AUDIT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Account of
of the above captioned Estate,has been filed
in the Office of the Register of Wills of Washington County,Penna.
at the above Number,and that the same will be called for audit before
'the Orphans'Court at Washington,Pa.aRe~~~s~h~~b~hesaAam~R~stratrix~g).~gr.A.,,at which tl.me
and place you may appear and be heard,if you so desire."
SHEm1AN H.SIEGEL,
Tuesday,Marolslt~1)nU7~OatAqc:g19neCl8iockP"M.'
Dated at Washington,Pa.
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Notice of Audit and copy of First and Final Account mailed:
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Mrs.Helen B.Rathbone
Mr.John Robert Becker
Mr.Thomas HcKean Becker
Mr.James Denny Becker
Notice of Audit mailed:
Terry C.Cavanaugh,Esq.,
Atty.for Thomas McKean Becker
1904 Drake Drive
Richardson,Texas 75080
290 Allison Avenue
Washington,Penna.15301
151 Pine Grove Road
Pine Grove Mills,Pa.
16868
905 Victor Drive
Salsberry,Maryland 21801
806 Ruple Lane
Chestnut Hill Apts.
Washington,Pa.15301
Northern Lights Shoppers
City
Conway,Penna.15027
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
J
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
NO.63-71-1247
S TIP U L A T ION
THE UNDERSIGNED,being legatees under the Will of
Millie M.Becker,do hereby agree that the distribution of said
estate so far as the undersigned are concerned,shall be in the
following proportions:
BETTY JANE COLLINS also known as
ELIZABETH COLLINS
HELEN B.RATHBONE
CHILDREN OF J.LAWRENCE BECKER:
J.ROBERT BECKER
THOMAS M.BECKER
JAHES D.BECKER
One-third
One-third
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One-ninth
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and each of us request the Court to make distribution in
accordance with the above stipulation.In consideration of the
above stipulation,the said Helen B.Rathbone hereby agrees to
waive compensation as Administratrix c.t.a.of said estate.
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William D.Shettig,Esquire
205 Masonic Building .
gbensburg,Pennsylvania 159,31
Re:Estates of ~il1ie M.Becker
and Stella Becker
Dear Mr.Shettig:
I am at a loss to understand ~my you have not carried out
the terms of the Stipulation which you agreed to on ,July 12,
1974,before Judge Sim."l1ons of the Orphans'Court Division of the
Court of Common Pleas of this County.in the Estates of Millie
M.Becker and Stella Becker.
On August 5,1974,I talked with your associate,Mr.Washington,
who indicated that he would contact me the following day b.ut I
never heard anything further from either of you.
Judge Simmons has no~returned from his vacation ana I have
conferred with him concerning your failure to follow up the terms
\'7hich you stipulated you '''1ould do.Judge Simmons suggested that
I write this letter to you.
I nropose on SepteMher 3,1974 at 3:00 o'clock P.~~.to
present the Court with a petition reque$ting 'the Court to remove Carl
F.Becker forthwith as Executor of both estates and/or to cite you
for failure to carry out the terms of the ~tipulation and request
that the Court order you·r appearance before him to I:Jhow cause why
you failed to carry out the terms of the Stipulation.
I regret that this proceedin~is necessary but I fail to
understand why some explanation has/not been forthcoming from you.
Very truly yours,
SHS:mb
CC:·Mrs.Helen Rathbone
Terry Cavanaugh,Rsquire
Sherman H.Siegel
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Personally before me,the undersigned authority,a ..in and for said
County and State,appeared ¢.ar.l F..i1 B.~.C.k..~.r.who,being duly
sworn according to law,deposes and says that he is the executor 9ov..adRtiB.i@tMi@il'of the estate of
...............MI.LLIE M..BECKE.R deceased,that the foregoing schedules constitute a
completeinvelltory and appraisement of the real and personal estate of..M.I.LU.E M BECKER ,
deceased,except real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;that the figures opposite each item
of real and personal estate in the foregoing schedules are determined and stated by the undersigned 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 -.._...:I
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_.:.,1.,-A~inventory must be filed within three months after appointment of personal representative.
v -2.A,supplemental inventory must be filed within thirty days of discovery of additional assets.
3.1-,original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-34,Under $10,000;1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-33,
\1'.'\Over $10,000,including Copy of Will;1 Original and 3 Copies and 2 RCRI-33,Over $50,000,in-
_.'cluding Copy of Will and copy of Federal Estate Tax Return.
REFERENCE FOR ADDITIONAL COPY
Act of 1947 P.L.513 Sec.5.2,72 P.S.4844.2
lJuurutnrg uub .i\pprui.armrut of the goods and chattels,rights and credits which
were of Mi~lie M .B.e.c.ker late of 2.).N.Q.r.j;.h .Ay.~..,.~.!!:Y!.~~h.;ggE.~~..
Washington County,Pa.,taken and made in conformity with the above affidavit.
DOLLARS CENTS
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
1258 Shares A ~&T ••••••••••••••.•••.••••••••53~465 00
128 Shares American Smelting 2,650 00
100 Shares Amstar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3,600 00
24 Shares Anaconda Copper •••••••••••••••••••••399 00
10 Shares Chesapeake &Ohio •••••••••••••••••••525 00
102 Shares Chicago Pneumatic Tool •••••••••••••4,067 00
24 Shares Continental Can •••••••••••••••••••••'755 00
288 Shares Continental oil •••••••••••••••••••~7,560 00
1150 Shares Columbia Gas ••••••••••••••••••••••35,650 00
116 Shares Universal Cyclops ••••••••••••••••••2;581 00
282 Shares General Motors 22,489 00
75 Shares Kennecatt Copper ••••••••••••••••••••1,819 00
898 Shares Lone Star Gas ••••••••••••••••••••••24,240 00
200 Shares R.H.Macy •••••••••••••••••••••••••9',300 00
60 Shares May Dept.Store 3,060 00
5 Shares May Dept Store (Pref.)••••••.••••••••175 00
17 Shares Mountain Fuel Supply..........•••••••595 00
40 Shares Babisco •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2,145 00
442 Shares Northern Natural Gas •••••••••••••••18,729 00
150 Shares J.C.Penny ••••••••••••••••••••••••11,175 00
20 Shares Penn Central ~•••••"''!••"'..........103 00
120..S'ha~es ..st'/:;iegis Paper •••';.•••••;:'.::.'...4~320 00
256 Shares Mobil oil ••••••••••••••••••~•••••••14,080 00
141 Shares Sun oil............................6,881 00
50 Shares Swift •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••1,750 00
2574 Shares Texaco 88,803 00
600 Shares Union Oil of Calif •••••••••••••••••19,950 00
30 Shares U.s.Stee1 •••••••••••••"••••••••.,..93'0 00
120 Shares F.W.Woolworth ••••••••••"'.•••.•• ••5,700 00 .~
25 Shares Am.Standard ••••••••••••••••••••••••93t 25 ;VV-
Checking account,pittsburgh Nat.Bk••••••••••••2,198 89 ~
Certificate,Nat.Life Ins.Vermont •••••••••••1,504 47~,~
TOTAL PERSONAL •••••••••3-52,41~6L ?~
REAL PROPERTY,~$''L,.V-h ~IJ
Frame Dwelling,23 N.Ave.,Washington ••••••••7,800 00
TOTAL REAL AND PERSONAL •••••.•••$360,216 61
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GLOVERSVILLE NEW YORK 12078
.Mr.Russell Marino
Register of Wills
Court House
Washington,Pa.15301
Dear Mr.Marino:
February 27,1973
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As you requested in your letter of February 22,
1973,I am filing an inventory on the Estate of
Millie M.Becker,23 North Avenue,Washington,Pa.
As we have complied with your request,would appre-
ciate your sending the 20 short certificates.A
check for $20.00 is enclosed.
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enc.
Very truly yours,
/d;!1:.
Carl F.Becker
159 First Avenue
Gloversville,N.Y.12078
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Form RCC-33
RESIDENT DECli:DENT
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
IMPORTANT:This return must be comp).eted in detfj.U and filed in duplicate,with will attached,w!lth the'
Register of Wills of the County where decedent resided;Return is due within one year after
date of death,unless an extension is granted by the Secretary'of Revenue.(Section 703 of
__t-I'!~_Inl)eritlince_,lin~.E.$t!1-te~ll-'"A,ct of 19B1.)
of the estate of the above.name:d deCedent being d~y sworn,depose and say
Decedent'died p.,I::!.~.I::!~1:>.fi:!.:r.:.
(Month)
Name and address of attorney or}
other authorized representative to ....
whom all correspondence should be .'
mailed.
20 ......, ,19 ..7J ,r testate 'leaving a last will,copy of which is hereto attached.}
(Hay).'(Y!'8r)LfJ:.#aHtl,'
Carl F.Becker 159 First Avenue.....................,.,",,~.
G~ov~:r.svi~~~t New York l207~,,.
That as such e.<xe.cut.o.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 ill decedent's individual !1ame.,...with rig-tIt of a,ccess by wother as agent
or deputy,with the exception of the following:.,-Safe Depos1.t DOX,.P1.ttsDurgti.Nat1.0nal
Bank,Decedent's name,Carl F.Becker POA
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 QF HOLDERS TO DECEDENT
PittsburQ:h.National Bank.M1.111.e M..tseCKer
Washington,Pa.
1'4 U1'l r..
That the contentsj6f said safe deposit box or boxes are ite~zed under Schedules of this
return,with the exception of the fqllowing,for the reasons hereinafter set forth:
That Sc.hedule A attached l1ereto aNd made part hereof sets forth fullv and in'detail all the
real property in the Commonweal th of Pennsylvania of which decedent di.ed having antnterest 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 Qook and page of 'record
thereof.It also sets forth in th~columns prOVided therefore the assess.ed valuation of each of'said
parcels,the estimated mark~t value thereof as pf 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 al.1 other cases;all bonds,postal l;>avings,treasm:y 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 thereof,or of
any foreign country,which are owned at the time of death;all wearing apparel,jewelry,silverware,pic-
tures,books,works of art,hou~eho~d furniture,horses,carriages,automobiles,boats,and any and all
other personal chattels of whatsoever kind or nature,left by decedent,together with the fairly estimated
market value thereof;all bonds Il-nd mortga~es held by decedent and of all claims due and owing decedent
at the time of death,and all promissory note~or other instruments in writing for the payment of'money
of which decedent died possessed,of whatsoever nature,wi th 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 polict-es 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 ~t the time of death,with the market
value thereof at such time.
•
In the c~se 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.
J
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 bf'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 transfe~ee 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~lis also set forth in said
schedule a list of all property,real and personal,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 individually or jointly,·by the will,deed,or other instrument of another,
with a copy of the instrument creating such power attached to,the schedule.
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 de~th,thei~issue,andthe relationship of such issue to the beneficiary.
ITh~t 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 acq~isition of personalty,plus the name,address and relationship,if any,
of co-owners to the decedent.
That Schedule F attached hereto and made apart 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;
family exemption,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 and unpaid at time of
--.death;taxes accrued.charge.able 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 am~unt 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", "C","E",and "F"as directed therein,.
have been carried forward and properly registered in the Summary.
.........I~.?.~~EY..day of ,19 ?.~.
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&J t:Oll1mi~sio!1.e':pircs Mnrcl1.30,19 »
27th..................................Subscribed and sworn to'before me this ~d:!I~
(ExeC'Utor-Altik/Uitftiib
...l.5.9 E.irs.t Av..e.Due ..
(Street Number)Gloversville,New York 12078.................................................................................................................................
(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')',
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
,.
SCHiEDULE "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 "E".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
descrlbed 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.
1.One-family frame dwelling situate
@ 23 North Avenue,East Washington,
Washington County,Pennsylvania;
obtained by decedent as surviving
joint tenant of Stella R.Becker
who departed this life testc!1lJte
on April 27,1963
TOTAL ••••.•••.
(1)
ASSESSED VALUE
FOR YEAR OF
DECEDENT'S
DEATH
(2)
ESTIMATED
MARKET VALUE
$7800.00
$7800.00
(3)
DEPARTMENT
VALUATION
CAUTION
(Do not write
in this space)
Insert this total opposite "real property",Schedule "A"in the X X X X X
"As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
CONTRACT AUTt.(ORIZING EXCLU$IVE RiGHT TO SE LL REAL EST'ATE
..I1we.Carl F.Becker .~,:,.."I.!i '.;',j ;," .~":1/,"':'1
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the undersigned hereby appoint J.C.!McClee r y,Pall tor as the sole and exclusive
'agent for,and grant said agent the exclusive right tolsell.premises identifiect as 23 North Avenue
East Washington Borough-Washington,Pennsylvania
for the sale price of $ .8 ,500 •00 ,and subject to the following terms of payment:~Cw;a,J,.Js~h~_
I ••_••
,It is hereby agreed that this contract shall be in force for twelve months from the date hereof;but that
the owners shall have the right to terminate this contract fifteen days following writtennotice to the agent,
which written notice may be given any time after three months from the date h~reof..
If said property shall be sold or exchanged during the term of this contract,by this ApENT or by the
OWNERS,or bX any OTHER PERSON,the owners agree to pay the agent ,~commission of S J.X '
percent (6 %)of the gross sale price..-
After the termination of this agreement or any extension thereof,the agent's authority shall continue as
to negotiations pending at time of such termination,and if subsequent to such termination the property is sold
or exchanged to any legal person with whom the agent or owners or other broker or salesman shall have nego·,
tiated during the term of this contract,the said commission is to be paid to the agent by oymers.,!•1Theundersignedownersrepresentthattheyhavethelegalrighttoselltheproperty,and have received
an exact copy of this agreement.
The agent is hereby authorized to place a "For Sale"sign upon the said property'which shall be the
only such sign permitted to be displayed thereon during the term of this contract.'
Owners are hereby notified and understand that all payments on account of this transaction shall be re-
tained in escrow for the benefit of the parties to this transaction in,accordance with 'the Real Estate Licen-.
sing Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'.
It is understood and agreed that the agent appointed herei~shall present the above listed property for
sale by members of the Washington,Pa.Multi-list Organization,and that said act shall not alter the rights and
liabilities established by this contract..:.'""'\.,...
The owner hereby acknowledges that he has been given a copy of the notice s/-lpplied by the Human Re-
lations Commission,which notice relates to Penna.Act No.192 of 1967.
IN WITNESS WHE~EOF,the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals ~his _......._"'--_--:._
~ay of ',19 in Washington County,Pennsylvania.
'<'Nltness:
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Owner ~(SEAL)
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""$510.00 (6%of selling price)Broker's Commission ;;....--------.....-.---..<-..,.-----,....-.rr-...b'~85.00 (1%of selling price -'will split with uyer
Stamps on Deed era 'approximate cost for new deed)Settlement Expenses "'":l ::>•\,
Tax Proration
Points .toSellet
$7,880.00
Estimated Net Proceeds
Total Estimat.ed Expenses -'-"__";"
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'COMMQNWEALTH 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 wi~h,a~other 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.Savi~gs:BQnds 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 app,arel,household
goods,and furnishings,books,paintings,automobiles,boats,etc.),',:,
Intangible personal property,such as bonds,treasury certificates,cash on':hal1dand 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 inannllldistributed
estate of or income from any property held in trust under the will or agreement of anoth~r"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
UNIT ESTIMATED DEPARTMENT VALUATION
VALUE MARKET VALUE (Do not write in
this space)
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,,,/Ii""5'3 J..J.CtJS',1258 Shares A T &T •••.•.••••••••.•••••42~$53,465.I
128 Shares American Sme 1ting ..•••••••~20 3/4 2,656.'l.(,~-C;;,
100 Shares Amstar •••.•.•••••••.••••••Y'l/35 7/8 3,600.·~&OO.
24 Shares Anaconda Copper ••.••••••••••1"1,16 5/8 399.'3 'i ci .
10 Shares Chesapeake &OhiO •.•••.•••~.~~52~525.S~S.
1../tJ (,7.102 Shares Chi Pne Tool •••.••••.•••••V39 7/8 4,067.
24 Shares Con can •.•••••••••.••••.••;;:31 7/8 765.7,?A,~Cf
288 Shares Con Oil •.••••••••••••••••••26~7,560 •.3!J'(,SD,
1150 Shares Columbia Gas •.••••••••••)(31 35,650.'2..s'3 I.
116 Shares Universal Cyclops •••••••.••22~2,581.av2.'7.1f-8/'282 Shares General Motors .•.••.••.••V 79 3/41''22,489.'/g'1 q I
75 Shares Kennecott Copper ••••••••••••24~J 1,819../'J-if;}ifO,898 Shares Lone Star Gas •••~•.•.•..~27 24,240.
200 Shares R.H.Macy •.••••.•.••.••••y.----46~9,300.q 360'
60 Shares May Dept.Store •••.••••••••,,/,51 3,060.3 060.
5 Shares May Dept.Store (Pref.)••••"y.35 1/8 175.J 7.S'.
17 Shares Mountain Fuel Supply •••••••v"35 595.5CZI:>',
40 Shares Nabisco ••.••••••••.•••.•••V 53 5/8 /'2,145..~'/tf,5 '
442 Shares Northern Natural Gas.......42 3/8-'3'-5 18 ,729.I 'i)7:)9 ~
150 Shares J.C.Penny ..••.••L.:":•••••••74 ~11,175.II j 75,
20 Shares Penn Central •••.•y;:........5 1/8/1.)'103.10:3,
120 Shares St.Regis Paper ••••.•.•••••36~4,320.,LJ -3 ~()I
256 Shares Mobthl Oil •••~.............55 14,080.I)'/O~D'
141 Shares Sun Oil ••V ·..49~6,881.,';is:',
50 Shares Swift ....•••••••..••••••.••'.35 1,750.L.--''~<;"0 ~'8 '6'03 ,2574 Shares Texaco •.••••••..••••••••.•'34 2 /'88,803.V '')~/9950,600 Shares Union Oil of Calif •••••••••33~,~19,950.
V Q30(30 Shares U.S.Steel ••••••••.•.••'....31 930./.
h V 7 7 L',.r-70{),120 Shares F.W.Woolwort,••••••••••••4/8~7;>5,700.-...:>
25 Shares Am.Standard •••,••••••••17 ..37 7/~7)931.q~J.
Checking Account,Pitt.Nat.Bk •••y..2,198.d-.Jqg,,
National Life Ins.of Vermont •••~....1,504.47 i50 Lf,'-f7
Insert this total opposite "Personal Property",Schedule "B"in
the "As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
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COMMO~WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE "c"
TRANSFERS
(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 heal th 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.
ITEM DESCRIPTION MARKET VALUE
(Estimated)DEPT.VALUATION
(Dept.Only)
Insert this total opposite "Transfers",Schedule "C"in the
"As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
~CC-38 ',.,
COMMON\~EALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE"E"
JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY
INSTRUCTIONS:This schedule must disclose all property,real and personal,owned by the decedent jointly
wi th anot.her or ot.hers,including intangibles,standing in the name of the decedent and others.List
real est.at.e first,as entireties,or joint tenants,giving brief description,as indicated under Schedule
"A",plus the date and place of record of instrument effecting vestiture,but do not include entireties
or out of state real estate value in estate valuation column.Personal property should be listed as in
Schedule "B",plus date of acquisition,and the name,address and relationship (if any)of co-owners to
the decedent.
Description of Property,Date of Acquisition,Name
Address and Relationship of Co-Owners,and Place
of Record of Instrument,where Real Estate.
None
unit
Value
percentage
Share
Estate
Valuation
DEPARTMENT VALUATION
CAUTION-Do not Write
In This Space.
Value of Value of
Entire Decedent's
Property Interest
Insert this total opposite "Jointly Owned Property",Schedule "E"
in the "As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
.RCC~'Jl ',(~2-63),r"
,COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYYLANIA
TRANSFERmHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
-\.....
SCHEDULE "D"
BENEFICIARIES
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BENEFICIARIES AND ADDRESSES RELATIONSHIP SURVIVED(If step-children or DATE INTEREST OFStatefullnamesandaddressesofallwhoillegitimatechildrenDECEDENTOFBENEFICIARY
ave an interest,vested,contingent or other are involved,set STATE YES IN ESTATE
wise.in estate)forth this fact.)OR NO BIRTH
Carl F.Becker Neohew Yes 12/14/16 87 k %
159 First Avenue
Gloversville.N.Y.12078
Elizabeth Collins Niece Yes 10%
3126 Richard Drive
Cedar Rapids.Iowa 52402
Helen Rathbone Niece Yes 1.25%-
~RO Ali~on
Washington,Pa.15301
oJ.Lawrence Becker Nephew No 1.25%"
Washin~ton Pa.15301
"Ie Predeceased decedent
survived by
(a)J.Robert Becker
Xhe M~~dgws_.
v.<;0."'''Pa:.L16865Furnace,
(b)Thomas M.Becker
~'jU Hl11gade Place
Pittsburgh,Pa.
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(c)James D.Becker
326 Burton Avenue
Washington,Pa .
.L.J.jV.L
Lineal descendants
of the said
Lawrence Becker
Deponent further says that all the above-named beneficiaries are living at this time except below:
NAME DATE OF DEATH RESIDENCE
Lawrence Becker 1970 Washington,Pa.
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DATI!:NO.OF NAM&:OF PAYEE REMARKS AMOUNTVOUCH","
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.".1 Beulah V.Roberts,et ale Nursing services 576 00
2 Bell Telenhone Co.of Pen 11.Teleohone service 90 11
3 West Penn Power Co.Electric Service 46 74
4 Ernest Gramblet School Tax 222 97
5 Columbia Gas Gas Service 394 15
6 Annex Pharmacy Drugs 40 31
7 J.C.McCleerv.Broker R.P.Aooraisal 35 00
8 Jeannette Koehler Personal service rendered 634 94
9 Malcolm L.Mor2"an.Taxes 480 66
10 C:t-""-n~",,....rl !\,"Pnn,..Services 158 lt1
1 1 TTn;t~rl "Rllc:::in~ss Service Services 50 00
12 Nanrow &Grable,furnace l'"epair 37 54
13 Citizen Water Co.of Wash ngton Water 34 74
14 Observer Reoorter Legal notice 28 00
15 George Dorfman Accounting 21 01
16 Wash-East Wash Joint Authbrity Sewer 16 66
'\17 'R11ccH,ll MArino Certificates 54 00"
18 R.E.Pi3tt Funeral Home Funeral services 1,684 15
19 Carl F.Becker Ex.Commissions &ex•8,324 69
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
HARRISBURG
17127
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPRAISEMENT
CARL F.BECKER
(Executor A~~
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IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE
REFER TO
Inheritance Tax Division
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In Re:Estate of MILLIE M.BECKER
_......JW~A.~S~H!..:!!I~NG~T~O~N1...-_County -Fi Ie No._~6~3_-7.!..:1~-~1~2~4~7 _
Dear Mr.Becker:
You are hereby notified that the original
appraisement in the estate of Millie M.Becker
has been filed in the office of the Register of Wills of Washington
County on March 9 ,19-.7..3,Said appraisement reflects the following
valuations:
ReaI Estate ------!7'-J,~8~0~0......~OO~_
Persona I P roperty__..!!!3~5t.a24,.....1.:J4u.5u.L.::l4LJ7L-.-_
Transfers _
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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 nine (9)months
(fifteen months when death occurred from December 22,1965 to June 16,1971,inclusive;
and twelve months when death occurred prior to December 22,1965)from date of death,
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.
Date _-=..:M=a=r=ch=-....:9~,J..___::l:..:::9:....:.7....:::3 _S;gned~~.i1~
Title __A_P_P_RA_I_S_E_R_I_I _
DATE OF DEATH:December 20,1971
Note:This is not a bill.
FR"_
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SUMMARY
Estate of BECKER,
(Last Name)
MILLIE M.
(First Name)(Initial)
DATE OF DEATH 12=20-71 FILE NO.63-71-1247
REPORT OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISER
I,the undersigned duly appointed Inheritance Tax Appraiser in and for the County of lvashington
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:March 9,1973 ?-vL-".d--c.....--x.~O.>'l.-eCt)
INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISER
261,067 17261,067 17
,MAR 9 1973 RUSSELL MAr-INC
CLEAR VALUE OF ESTATE
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)
REPORT OF TIlE REGISTER OF WILLS ~~
I,the undersigned duly elected Register of Wills in and for Washington County,Pennsylvania,do respect-
fully report that I have allowed deductions in the amounts claimed by deponent,exce t as to those items where a greater or
lesser amount is set forth in the last column to the right in Schedule "F",wlJ,kfi greater r lesser amount represents the sum
allowed as a deduction.r ,
"Dated:.'
Valuation of life estates or
annuities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$t=
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ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS $.-t=
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(*)As evidenced by Charitable
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by the Secretary of Revenue.
COMPUTATION OF TAX
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PAID $-J
TOTAL TAX
BALANCE OF INHERITANCE TAX DUE
Add interest at rate of 6%from_____to $.-J
AMOUNT OF ESTATE TAX ASSESSED $-------lL-
Estate tax paid $-1l-
BALANCE DUE
Add interest at rate of 6%from
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Less tax previously paid $
BALANCE $
Less 5%of tax if paid within
3 months after death $
FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY
Tax on $-4-__2%
Tax on$-+-__6%
Tax on $---------+---5%
Tax on $-:::-~.
Tax on $».3;tY8 'IJ !1/_~
Exemptions *
Total Estate I--_
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 !...No.AdmInIstration Year'.
IN THE
MATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT
OF THE
ESTATE OF
-'"/MILLIE M.BECKER
Deceased
Late of .....\V'ASHINGTON
County of WASHINGTON
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
REPORT AND APPRAISAL
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~DI\:PARTME~;T OF itE'Vf:NUE
.'BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS':"
HARRISBURG.PENNA.17127
,COMMONW;£ALTB OF PENNSYLVANIA
RESIDEfT INHERITANCE TAX
APPRAISEMENT
DATE ........Ha..T..c..h ..9..,.......l.9..7.3..........
COUNTY W~.~.h.ingt..Q..n .
FILE NO §.I:..z!..:.J.~4.7...
Whereas,M~.J...J.J.~M.~~.~.~:k.~.r.'late of Wa.shingt.on .
in the County of ,w..fil...s.h..i.ng.t.o..u ,:Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,having died on
the ",~.Q t..h day of D.e.c.e.mb.er 19...71.,seized and possessed of an estate
subject to Inheritance Tax under the 'laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsyivania;
Therefore,I,P..Q.m.i.ni.c,R.tl D..e.M.a.r..i.a ,.,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 C6mmonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer
inheritance taxes at the lawful collateral rate on any such future interest.
Description of Asset
REALTY:-
See Schedule "A"attached.hereto:
PERSONALTY:
See Schedule "Btl attached hereto·
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Total
Unit
Values
$
Appraisement
Made for Inheritance
Tax Purposes
7 An(no
352.141 47
359.945 47
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Appraiser
WIr<$f!lyio.j County
RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT
Estate of
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Deceased.
Late of
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Filed in Register's Office,.19 .
Amount of tax due,$.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Received,
Examined and Approved,.
Wrote abo.ut Appra.isement,
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TENTATIVE STATEMENr .
PENNSYLVANIA TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
.Date 7.~rarh March 21,1973..
To CARL F.DECKER -EXCR.
159 FlnST AVENUE,GLOVERSVILLE,NE~l YORK 12078
ESTATEOF i-IILLIE }I.'l3ECKER DATE OF________DEATH 12-20-71
'.
Washington
A
Date ,1 ij.c,1":3 CFounty.38 ')1.1 5pprUlSeu.(-:>~_7_~=--__---:__ile -...v .-
State
File 63-71-1247
.'Real Estate
Personal Property
Joint Accounts
Less Exemptions
7,800.00
352,145.47
359,945.47
TAXABLE.AMOUNT
Less Debts and 98 878 30,.Administration Expenses-,-._--:-_
261,067.17,
TAX on I@ %_
TAX on 261,067 .17 @~_%_
Amount Previously Paid
TAX BALANCE
Interest from_----=9~-._=2::..:.0=-.-_7:...:2=--to__4~·-~2~0:.=-..J...7~3
6 %on'----=3o..::9'-J,-==1"-"6:..:::0J..~0=8 -
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39,160.08
1,370.60
BALANCE DUECOMMONWEALTH__·49..J?3Q §)?_
DISCOUNT (sy;,)IF PAID WITHIN THHEE MONTI-IS
FHOM DATE OF DEATH.
PAYABLE TO:
.REGISTER OF WIl.LS
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PENNSYLVANIA THANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
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ESTATE MILLIE M BECKER .DATE OF ..OF ~DEATH 1~.~.2Q.~1.1 .
Date .C?unty 38-234-5 S~ate 63 7 2 .AppraIsed :Flle Flle ":':1.~.1 41..
Real Estate
Personal Property
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352 145.45...................J ..
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Joint Accounts 359,945.45
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Le,>s Exemptions
TAXABLE A~l()UNT
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PAYABLE TO:
REGISTER OF WILLS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
COURT HOUSE
WASHINGTON.PENNSYLVANIA
DISCOUNT (5%)IF P:\I\)\\TrHJ;\TIll{!':I'~:'\1(),\Tlh
FROM DATE OF DEXnl.
AND AGENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Form RC C·10 o,",cn",mow,"'"J
THE SUM OF $.fjlr2~2bSTATEMENTOFDEBTS
AND DEDUCTIONS
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OFFICE OF THE !Jill ~..
REGISTER OF WIL.LS lY~0
WASHINGTON COUNTYOF
ESTATE OF -=M:..:..=I=L:.::L::.:I:-.::E=-:.:M:.:.:.......:B::.E=.::C:.:.K.:.:E:::.:R~L.ATE OF Borough of East wash;ngtOD
DATE OF FILING APPRAISEMENT DATS OF D~TH -_
I,Helen B.Rathbone HEREBY CERTIFY.THAT.TO THE IOO:OT OF
MY KNOWLe:DGE AND BELIEF.THe:FOREGOING 18 A JUST AND TRU E STATEMENT OF DEBTS.FUNERAL EXPENSES AND EXPENSUI OF
ADMINISTRATION SUBMITTED TO THE ESTAT!>OF __M:::.:i:.=l:..:l=.;l=.'·.:::e:.....:M::.;.:....-=:B:.::e::.::c:::..::k~e~r DEcu.OED.All DEDUCTIONS POR
DATE NO.OF NAME OF PAYEE REMARKS AMOUNTVOUCH""
197 ..j
Sept.20 Betty Nopwaskev Labor-cleanina hnllCe::>7r;"flfl
Of"t.10 T.nrpn (';:lrl n.r.:e::>n,...u ~"".,.1 +=,.,,~..,...nn
Nov.14 Wash.-E.Wash.Jt.Authority Sewage account 24 72 -
Citizens Water Co.T.l",+-",,,..;:l 1 "7 011
West Penn Power Co.Electric account".J;h 'HIT97p
Jan.13 Columbia Gas of Pa.Gas account 111 11
Feb.2 Morris Ins.Agency Admi:r;listratrix bondpremlum 163 00
Tom Miller Tree remnv.::l1 1')C:nn
Mar.3 MQl.£g.1rw...;..;.".....~.......,....~••('nll.1974 County tax ~~~4-vv
July 21 M.::ll ,..."1 ~..Tax CUJ.J..'1/':)C:..,nA'-leUl,._U .V X
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Wash.E.Wash.Jt.Auth.Final bill-sewage 4 77
Ernest C.Cramblet,Tax .
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Ernest C.Cramblet,Tax
r 0"7C:,..,_t.__~--.;.~x 24--4 --"Lor U...J
Sept.20 Morris Insurance Agency Administratrix's bond ~rem.163 00
..T"9 7 9 Morris Aaencv Administratrix's bond nrem.lh1 100Se~J'C.•Ins.
19 8 ~
1 h InnJan.6 Observer Pub.Comoanv Advertise letter!=:
Hubert Post Auctioneer's costs 686 00 -
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Marqaret Bails Notarv fees ?t;'on
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c::'.u C'~""rT,.,,1 Counsel fees reoresentina
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Harvey Stuart,Reg.Filing Account 105 00
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52 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GLOVERSVILLE,N.Y.12078
PHONE 725-15 14
725.3913
AREA COOE 51B
MICHAEL r.GERAGHTY
ALF"RED E.GERAGHTY
March 16,1973 NORTHVILLE OF'F'ICE
952.2555
File #63-71-1247MillieM.Becker
Russell Marino,Register
Office of Register of Wills
Washington,Pennsylvania
Re:Dear Mr.Marino:
Your letter dated 9 March 1973 directed
to Mr.Carl F.Becker has been turned over to this
office for a reply.
We return herewith the debts and deductions
with the notarial seal.We also enclose herewith
the original and two copies of the inventory and
the bond duly executed.
We have received no tax bill in regard to the
inheritance tax but assume that the figure of
$39,160.08 is correct.If not,please advise.
Mr.Becker also requests that you return to
him his check covering the requested short form
certificates as he does not wish any additional
certificates.
Any courtesy extended would be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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MICHAEL F.GERAGHTY
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Tullio 'i.Becker
near ~lr.Gera~hty:
In T;"'l:;lrd to the above captioned estate,please be
advi 10.1 trlG.t the bunu vlhich \"Ie require in theamotmt
of :..;5'J,OJO.OO must ue signed not only b:r the exec113'J:':',
0U:...I [11H;"UV d CUl'porate Surety Bond.Th.i.s Corpor~"~e
Sll.r~t.y M1J.~d:hp ?llthcrized to do bH"ine~s a::1d liGc,nsed
.in the state of Pennsylvania.
I have taken this action under Section 3174 of the
Probate,Estates and Fiduciaries Code of 1972 and other
relevant sections with due regard to all thecircUL1stances,
Including the amount of transfer inheritance tux and
estate tax due the Commonwealth.
Yours very truly,
Regis,ter of ~':ills
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MARGARET GLASER
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REGISTER OF WILLS AND EX.OFFICIO
CLERK OF THE ORPHANS'COURT
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9 March 1973
Carl F.Becker
159 First Avenue
Gloversville,New York 12078
.Dear Mr.Becker,0
Before we can send the 20 short certific~tes the
following must be completed:
1.
4.
Debts &Deductions must have Notary's seal.
An Inventory must be filed (Original ~2 copies).
A bond in the amount of °$50,066.00 must be filed.
Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax in the amount of
$39,160.08 must be paid.(Interest starts on20March,1973)
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Your prompt attention in this matter would be
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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MARGARET GLASER
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Geraghty &Geraghty
52 Squth Main Street
Gloversville,N.Y.12078
Re:File #63-71-1247
Millie M.Becker
Dear Mr.Geraghty:
In response to your letter dat~d March 16,1973.We
are returning the eTA Bond for signatures of the individuals
that signed for Statement of Surety.They also must
sign the front of the application.
We also would like to have a copy of the receipt
showing payment of $72,000.00 Estate tax.
,The cost for filing the Inventory and Appraisement
is $15.00.Balance on Letters $11.00 and Inventory $4~00.
Enclosed is the check Mr.Becker requested for
additional short certificates along with his copy of
the short certificate.
Your prompt attention in this matter would be
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Enclosures
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MICHAEL F'.GERAGHTY
ALF"RED E.GERAGHTY
GERAGHTY &GERAGHTY
52 SOUTH MAlN STREET
GLOVERSVILLE,N.Y.12078
PHONE 725·1514
725-3913
AREA CODE 51e
May 22,1973
RegEter of Wills
Washington County
Court House
Washington,Pennsylvania
Re:Estate of Millie M.Becker
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find check and copy
of Tentative Statement in regard to the
estate of the above named.
We would appreciate a receipt for
the amount of the check.
Thanking you for this courtesy,we are
Very truly yours,
GERAGHTY &GERAGHTY
By:~9-,
MICHAEL F.GERAGH
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725·3913
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MICHAEL F'.GERAGHTY
ALFRED E.GERAGHTY
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May 22,1973
RegEter of Wills
Washington County
Court House
Washington,Pennsylvania
Re:Estate of Millie M.Becker
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find check and copy'
of Tentative Statement in regard to the
estate of the above named.
We would appreciate a receipt for
the amount of the checko
Thanking you for this courtesy,we are
Very truly yours,
NORTHVILLE:DI'F'ICE
952.2555
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MICHAEL F.GERAGHj)1/
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May 23,1973
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
411 S.SECOND STREET
HARRISBURG,PA.
17127
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Mr.Russell Marino
Register of Wills
Washington County Court House
Washington,Pennsylvania 15301
Re:Estate of Millie M.Becker
File No:63-71-1247
County of Washington
Dear Mr.Marino:
Enclosed is a copy of a protest filed in the subject
decedent's estate.
On May 23,1973,Joseph F.Shamay,Assistant Director
for Taxation of this Bureau,advised Mr.carl F.Becker that the
Protest has been Sustained.
Accordingly,you are authorized to amend the record of
this estate to conform therewith.
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Herbert A.Brinkley,Assistant Chief
Inheritance Tax Division
FOR:Peter J.McHale,Director
Bureau of County Collections
HAB/ejs
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COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
411 S.SECOND STREET
HARRISBURG,PA.
17127
April 2,1973
Inheritance Tax Protest Board
Bureau of county Collections
Department of Revenue
Harrisburg,Pennsylvania 17127
Re:Estate of Millie M.Becker
File No:63-71-1247
County of Washington
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1001 (1)of the
Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961,a PROTEST is filed against
the action of the Register of Wills of Washington County on
March 9,1973,allowing a claim for Federal Estate Tax of
$72,000.00 entered on the Statement of Debts and Deductions
filed in the Millie M.Becker Estate.
Under Section 622 of the 1961 Act,only such death
taxes,other than Federal Estate Tax,as are required to be paid
to bring assets into pennsylvania or to transfer them to the new
owner,are deductible.
In the instant case,since the claim is for Federal
Estate Tax paid in Ms.Becker's Estate,it is the Protestant's
position that it is not a proper deduction and should be stricken
from the record.
Very truly yours,
Robert L.Schrift,Chief
Inheritance Tax Division
FOR:Peter J.McHale,Director
Bureau of County Collections
RLS/ejs
CC:Carl F.Becker,Exec.
May 23,1973
Mr.Carl F ..Becker
159 First Avenue
Gloversville,New York 12078
Rez Estate of Hillie 1-1.Beeker
File No:63-71-1247
County of Washinqton
The Inheritance Tax Protest Board of the Penn8ylvania
Department of Revenue met on the 4th day of May,1973,and
considered the Protest filed in t.he above estate.The
decision of the Board follows:
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is not deductible for Pennsylvania inheritance t.ax purpo•••r ./
s ..Section 622 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961./
Joseph F.Shamay .~
Aasistant Director for Taxation
FOR:Peter J ..McHale,Director
Bureau of county Collections
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cc:Russell Marino,Reqistar of Wills
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GERAGHTY;&GERAGHTY
52 SOUTH MAlN STREET
GLOVERSVILLE.N.Y.12078
PHONE 725.1514
725·3913
AREA CODE 51 B
MICHAEL F'.GERAGHTY
ALF'REO E.GERAGHTY
October 19,1973 NORTHVILLE OFFICE
925.2555
Andrew J.Merva,District Supervisor
Box 105
Whitney,Pennsylvania 15693
Re:Estate of Millie M.Becker
Date of Death 12/20/71
Bureau File #63-71-1247
County File #T.D.38-234-5
Dear Mr.Merva:
Enclosed please find check in the sum of
$11,757.17,representing the entire balance
due on the inheritance tax in regard to the
above estate.
Very truly yours,
MICHAEL F.GERAGHTY
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
HARRISBURG
17127
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CARL ,.BICKER -nCR.
159 FIRSt AYBWE
OLOVERSVILLI,NEW YORK 12018
c/e ATn.GUAGHfY It CIRAOHft
'2 SOUtH MAIN STUlT,
GLOWUVILLI,t..l£W YORK 1201.
Dear Mr.Beckert
Date Oetober 1.1913
Re:Estate of M1111G M.hckQr
Da te of Dea t h IZ-Zo;11
Bureau File 11 --'iF!.....-.."a.X;....,··....lMUr.·,"'y""•.------
County File 11 1.1).38.134.5
According to our records,the following taxes are delinquent on the
above estate:
Nature of Tax Amount Delinquent Plus Interest at 6%From 9-20.72
,.U.S.'3 $743.43
Unless payment of all tax and interest due is made to the Register of
Wills of \fecht"on County within thirty (30)days from date of
this letter,this Department shall take legal action to effect collection
without any further notice to you.
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Very truly yours,
D~J~Z;i~-su-p-e-rv-i-s-or-
For:Peter J.McHale,Director
Bureau of County Collections
BIRD J.MlRVA.ImRIe!SUPEIVISOl
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BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
HARRISBURG,PA.
17127
RCC-4 \(2-72.)
CARL F.BICKER ..BIOR.
159 FIRST AVENUE
GLOVERSVILLE.NEW YORK 12078
c/e ATTY..OERAGHft &GElU\OHTY
52 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GLOVERSVILLE j NEW YORK 12078
Dear Mr.Deckerl
Date October 1t 19'3
Re:Estate of Millie M.Backer
Date of Death 12...20-11
Bureau File #63-11.1241
County File #T.D.38..234...5
According to our records a copy of the Federal Estate Tax closing letter in the above
estate has not been filed with this Department.
Section 732 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961 provides that any communica-
tion from the Federal Government making any final change in the return or of the tax due thereon
must be filed with the Register of Wills within one (1)month after it is received from the Federal
Government.Therefore,to complete our files in this estate and permit making a final determina-
tion of the Estate Tax liabi lity,if any,we request a copy of any communication from the Internal
Revenue Service making final changes in the Federal Estate Tax Return.
Very truly yours,
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District Inheritance Tax Supervisor
For:Peter J.McHale,Director
Bureau of County Collections
Address repl y to:
ANDUW J.MBRVA.DIST.SUPERVISOR
BOX 105
WHITNEY,PiNNSn,VANIA 15603
RCC-120 (7-69)
CpMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
HARRISBURG
17127
CARL FO'BECKU -UCR.
159 FIMr AVEt.1JE
OLOVIRSVIW.NEW YORK 12078
e/c ATTY.GERACHft &OERAOBTr
53 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GLOVQ8VXLtE.NEW YORK 12078
Date October 1,19'13
Re:Estate of MUlto M.BGckor
Date of Death --ji1rw2;-.-i02ioii-o-~1....,1__··~_
Bureau File #63.71-1347
County File #I.D.38-234-5
According to our records a copy of the Federal Estate Tax return in the above
estate has not been filed with this Department.
Under the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of 1961,this return became delinquent
when not filed within thirty (30)days from the date on which the Federal Estate Tax return
was filed with the Federal Government.
Section 791 of this Act provides that any person who wilfully fails to file a return
required under the provisions of this Act shall be personally liable to a penalty of twenty-
five per cent (25%)of the tax determined to be due,or $1,000.00,whichever is less.This
penalty is in addition to any other liabilities imposed by the Act.
Please be advised that unless the required return is filed with the Register of Wills
of WaehlhltOn County within thirty (30)days from the dcite hereof,or
this Department is furnished with a satisfactoryexplanation for non-filing,we will consider;..
your failure to file wilful and we shall proceed in Court to compel the filing of the tax return
and the payment of all taxes and penalties,without any further notice to you.
Very truly yours,
ANDR!WJ.MERVA t DXSf.SUPBRVISOR.
BOX lOS
Address Reply to:
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Bureau of County CollectionsPo,or J 0 MCHelQ~.J>lI'Qctor
WHITNEY.PINNSYtVAlitA 15693
RCC-l07 (2.-73)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION
INHERITANCE TAX DIRECTIVE #4
INFORMATION CONCERNING
PENNSYLVANIA INHERITANCE
AND ESTATE TAX
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V All administrators and executors must file an inheritance tax return as to ~property administered
by them and owned solely by the decedent.For example real estate,both unimproved and improved,cash,
stocks,bonds,automobiles,furniture,antiques,objects of art,accounts receivable,the proceeds of life
insurance (payable to the estate),and all other items of value owned by the decedent at the time of his
death.All administrators and executors must also report all other property subject to the tax of which they
have knowledge slJch as an interest owned by the decedent,in jointly held real estate of joint bank accounts,
bonds registered in joint names or other personal property which may pass directly to a survivor at the time
of the decedent's death.Further,all administrators and executors must report any transfers of property,
either real or personal,which the decedent may have made within two years prior to the date of his death,
without full and adequate consideration.The inheritance tax return must be filed within one (1)year of the
date of death of decedents who died on or before December 21,1965,within fifteen (15)months of the date
of death of decedents who died on or after December 22,1965,but prior to June 17,1971,and within nine
(9)months after the death of decedents who died on or after June 17,1971
V All administrators and executors are required to file with the Register of Wills a copy of any federal
estate tax return within one (1)month after the same is filed with the Federal Government,and a copy of any
federal final letter must be filed with the Register of Wills within thirity (30)days of receipt thereof by the
administrator or executor.
v'Inheritance taxes are due and payable as of the date of death and become delinquent at the eXl?iration
of one (1)year on estates of decedents who died on or before December 21,1965,fift~en (15)months on
estates of decedents who died on or after December 22,196~,but prior to June 17,1971,and nine (9)months
on estates of decedents who died on or after June 17,1971,except in th.e case of the transfer of a future in-
terest,in wh ich case,the tax is payable within three (3)months after the transferee comes into possession
and enjoyment andis delinquent thereafter.
A discount of 5%is allowed on payments of inheritance tax received within three rn months from
the date of death.Payments on account of taxes due may be made before the final tax has been assessed.
No discolunt is allowed on any payments of Pennsylvania Estate Tax.
'v Interest will be due the Commonwealth at the rate of 6%per annum on all inheritance tax due on
estates and ~ot paid at the expiration of one (1)year from date of death of decedents who died on or before
December 21,,1965,fifteen (15)months on estates of decedents who died on or after December 22,1965,
but prior to June 17,1971,and nine (9)months on estates of decedents who died on or after June 17,1971.
Interest at the same rate shall be charged on all Pennsylvania estate tax due and not paid at the expiration
of eighteen (18)months from date of death,and at the expiration of one (1)month from the date of federal
final estate tax letter if additional Pennsylvania estate taxes shall become due because of adjustments
made by the Federal Government.
V All checks for inheritance and estate taxes due should be made payable to "Register of Wills,Agent
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania",and may not include payment for any co,unty fees due the register of
wills.
V The prompt filing of all tax returns together with cOJmplete necessary information will expedite the
final process ing of the estate.
V'This directive is issued in accordance with the authority granted under Section 104 of the Inheritance
and Estate Tax Act of 1961,P.L.373.
NOTE:Registers of Wills are hereby requested to furnish all administrators,executors and survivor
transferees with a copy of this directive at the time of first contact between the Register
and the taxpayer.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
WASHINGTON TRUST BUILDING
WASHlNGTON.PENNSYLVANIA 15301 AREA CODE 412
TELEPHONE 225.1830
August 19,1974
William D.Shettig,Esquire
205 Masonic Building
Ebensburg,Pennsylvania 15931
Re:Estates'of Millie M.Becker
and Stella Becker
Dear Mr.Shettig:
I am at a loss to understand why you have not carried out
the terms of the Stipulation which you agreed to on July 12,
1974,before Judge Simmons of the Orphans'Court Division of the
Court of Common Pleas of this County in the Estates of Millie
M.Becker and Stella Becker.
On August 5,1974,I talked with your associate,Mr.Washington,
who indicated that he would contact me the following day but I
never heard anything further from either of you.
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Judge Simmons has now returned from his vacation and I have
conferred with him concerning your failure to follow up the terms .±.
which you stipulated you would do.Judge Simmons suggested that
I write this letter to you.
I regret that this proceeding is necessary but I fail to
understand why some explanation has not been forthcoming from you.
I propose on September 3,1974 at 3:00 o'clock P.M.to
present the Court with a petition requesting the Court to remove Carl
F.Becker forthwith as Executor of both estates and/or to cite you
for failure to carry out the terms of the Stipulation and request
that the Court order your appearance before him to show cause why
you failed to carry out the terms of the Stipulation.
SHS:mb
Very truly yours,
Sherman H.Siegel
CC:Mrs.Helen Rathbone
Terry'Cavanaugh,Esquire 1ft'f!l prphan's Court of
W~~1flgton County,Pa.
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52 S.Main st.
P.O.,STATE AND ZIP CODE
G1oversvir1e,N.Y.12078
OPTIONAL SERVICES FOR AOOITIONAl FEES
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window or hand it to your rural carrier.(no extra charge)
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the address !tide of the article,date.detach and retain the receipt,and mail the article.
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Patrick H.Washington,Esq.OR DATE
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205 Masonic Building 9-9-74
P.O.,STATE AND ZIP CODE •EbeDsbur~Penna.,
OPT,ONALEAvICES FOR ADDITIONAL FEES
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side of the article,leaving the receipt attached,and present the article at a post office service
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'~mmed ends.Endorse front of article RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
4.If you want the article delivered only to the addressee,endorse it on the front DELIVER TO
ADDRESSEE ONLY.Place the same endorsement in line 2 of the return receipt card if that
serVice is requested.-
5.Save this receipt and present it if you make inquiry.
SENDER:Be sure to follow instructions on other side
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PERSONAL ,PROPERTY....i25S Shares·.t\T &T u H ·lI,u •.55,465-00-
'128 Shar'os Amerioan Smelting ~~.'~..2,6.56 00
100·Shartl;s Am.etat.''to '..3,600 00'
24 Shares Anacouda Copper '.•••• •..399 00
10 Shares Chesapeake &Ohio '52.5 ·00
102 Shares ObicagoPneumatio Tool 4,067 00
24 Shares Contlnental Oan '..:...•765 00
288 Shares Cbntinante.l0il ..;••••.:,.'••"'~'.:~.~......,7,'560'00
11.50 Shares Colunbia Ca.s ':"55,650 ,00
116 Shares Universal ayclopa·~,........•.••••'2,581 00
282 Share$General ,MotP'I~!~••••.:.,,'it ..~.....'....:II 22,489 00
75 Sharltls Kennecatt Copper r-r ••............~••~.,;','1,819 00
898 Shares lAOne Star Gas';"'"24,240'00
200 ShareB R.H.Mac,••••••••••~.~••~~;.:••~••j9,390 00
60Sb.ares May De"''lt.Stcre.......,:~~'!..:~:4:...,~,;.'.•".~3,060 00
S Shares May Dept Store (Fref ..)''.'"',,••17.5'00
17 Shares Mountaf-n.Ftiel Supply .".....................;595 00
4(,)Shares Eab{sco .....~.......'.......~••'••,,'".... ..........2.14.5 "00
442 Shares NorthsrnNatural Gas 1.8,729 00
150 Shares J.C.Penny ·•••_".""-.·1.1,175 00
20 SharQs Penn Central''t:,........10,3 00
120 Shares St.Regis PapeX';.•.••.••••••.~..•'.4;320 00
.256,Shares Mobil Oil ~"14,080 00
141 Shares Sun otl ~"'..!""............6,881 00
SO Shar.es Swift ;..'!'.!II ••u ..n III "~1.150 00
2574 SharGsToxaco "'"!Al"t ,."••"..88,BOl .00
600 Sharos Union oil of Calif'..~"..-199 950 00
SO ,Shares tl.S ..Steel "Jt • •9'50 00~';.,{.120 Shares 17 .'.,J..Wootworth ,.••l*;,...•5,700 00
2.5 Shares Am.Standard ~OJ ~,••••~;.'931 :2S
Checking account,Pf,ttobu.rgh Nat.Bk••'••~••••".:...'2,198 89
Cortificnto ,Nat..l,ifc Ins"Vertlont.'..............1',504·'47
,TOTALPERBONAL 31P.t;Z;~6 «t,
REAL PROPERTY ..Fra~G Dwelling"2'u.Ave ..HaDhf:n~ton :........1 !GO~.00
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128 Sharos Aoortoan Smolting ••••••••••••••••••2.656 00
100 Shareo Am.etat';3.600 00
24 Shcreo Anaconda Copper •••••••••••••••••••••399 00toShoreeCheoQpooke~Ohio 52S 00
102 Shares Cbtear;o Fnoumatie ~ool •••••••••••••4.067 00
24 Sbaroo donetnQntnl Can •••••••••••••••••••••169 00
2&8 SbLu"oo Oontf.nontnl oil ~.....7.,S60 00
11S0 Shareo Columbia Gao S9f/650 00
116 Shares Univorool Cyclopo •••••••••••••~....2 0581 00
202.Shnt"eo Gonaral MO~QrG "22.~aO 00
75 Shores Konnocatt Coppe~••••••••••••&•••••~.1,819 00
£98 Sharos Lono Star Gas •••"'.•..•........••24.240 00
200 Sha.l"QD R.lie Macy 9,300 00
50 S~..aroo Moy DQpt.Otoro........................3,060 00
$ShaE'46 May Dept Storo (Prof .•)17S 00
11 SMl'OO M(Ju~tnb,Fuel Supply ••"••"............595 00t)o SharoD DobLDOO 2 0145 00
442 Shc.roo t;oJ."thorn.tjaturo'!.Gnn lB,129 00·
1St)8hor08 J.·c.t>onnv ••" "•••••••-.."4.• •..• •••11t 11'.,00
.20 Sho1"'oQ Po\Ul 'Contral '.eo •..• • •....••'103 00
120 Share13 St-.RogJ.s'.Pa.por ".".'"'••~•"•••••4",5.20 00
256 Shareo Mobil otl ••••••••••••••••~•••••••••140 080 00
·141 SharoD S,unotl .."."eo.11 0'..••••••••...6.031 00
.SO .SMn-OG Suift ~{(l ......•..1"7 SO 00·
2574 Shs;ooo 'l'G:mc.o ·0.~•·••iI ••"68.BO!()O
600 SME"GS Union 011 oS!Calif-19,950 00
30 Sl:lal?OD U.S.Staol ;.""·0......930 00
·120 Sharoo F.W.Mooluorth ••••••••••••••••••••5,100 00
2.5 Shs.reo Aa.StoM&l:'d ......'....-••·......·......tt.....931 25
Cheotttng acoount,Pitt:obut'gb !lot.Blt.-..•••••••••2.1.90 69
Cortifloato,list.Lif0 lUG.Verc:ont ltl504 1:7
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2.6 5 6.0 0
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525.00
4.0 6 7.0 0
765.00
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.3 5.6 5 O.0 0
2.5 8 1.0 0
2 2.4 8 9.0 0
1.819.00
2 4.2 4 O.0 0
9..3 0 O.0 0
3.0 6 O.0 0
1 7 5.0 0
595.00
2.1 4 5.0 0
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11.175.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Register of Wills
Washington County Court House
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P.O.,STATE AND liP CODEGloversville.New York
OPTIONAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL FEES
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52 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GL.OVERSVIL.LE,N.Y.12078
MICHAEL.F".GERAGHTY
AL.FRED E.GERAGHTY
PHONE 725-1 51 4
725.3913
A1UtA CODE 51B
March 16,1973 NORTHV.ILLE CF'F'ICE
952.2555
Russell Marino,Register
Office of Register of~ills
Washington,Pennsylvania.
Re:File #63-71-1247DearMr.Marino:Millie M.Becker
Your letter dated 9 March 1973 directed
to Mr.Carl F.Becker has been turned over to this
office for a reply.
We return herewith the debts and deductions
with the notarial seal.We also enclose herewith
the original and two copies of the inventory and
the bond duly executed.
We have received no tax bill in regard to the
inheritance tax'but assume that the figure of
$39,160.08 is correct.If not~please advise.
Mr.Becker also requests that you return to
him his check covering the requested short form
certificates as he does not wish any additional
certificates.
Any courtesy extended would be·greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,~)1~
MI CHAEL F.GERAGHTY
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GERAGHTY &GERAGHTY
S2 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GLOVERSVILLE,N.Y.12078
MICHAEL 1=".GERAGHTY
ALFRED E.GERAGHTY
PHONE 725·1514
725.3913
AREA CODE 51B
March 16,1973 NDRTHVILLE OF'F"CI:
952.2555 .
File #63-71-1247MillieM.BeckerDearMr.Marino:
Russell Marino,Register
Office of Register of wills
'Washington,Pennsylvania
Re:
Your letter dated 9 March 1973 directed
to Mr.Carl F.Becke~has been turned over to this
office for a reply.
We return herewith the debts and deductions
with the notarial seal.We also enclose herewith
the original and two copies of the inventory and
the bond duly executed.
We have received no tax bill in regard to the
inheritance tax but assume that the figure of
$39,160.08 is correct.If not,please advise.
Mr.Becker also requests that you return to
him his check covering the requested short form
certificates as he does not wish any additional
certificates.
Any courtesy extended would be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,~>1~
MI CHAEL F.GERAGHTY
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GERAGHTY &GERAGHTY
52 'SOUTH MAIN STREET .
GL.OVERSVIL.LE,N.Y.12078
PHONE 725·1514
725.3913
Mv.CODE 51B
MICHAEL.F".GERAGHTY
.AL.f"RED E.GERAGHTY
Dear Mr.Marino:
March 16,1973
File #63-71-1247MillieM.Becker
NORTHVILLE O,.,.ICE
952.2555
Your letter dated 9 March 1973 directed
to Mr.Carl F.Bec~er has been turned over to this
office for a reply.
We return herewith the debts and deductions
with the notarial seal.We also enclose herewith
the original and two copies of the inventory and
the bond duly executed.
We have received no tax bill in regard to the
inheritance tax but assume that the figure of
$39,160.08 is correct.If not,please advise.
Mr.Becker also requests that you return to
him his check covering the requested short form
certificates as he does not wish any additional
certificates.
Any courtesy extended would be greatly
appreciated.
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memory and mindful'of t"he uncerta,inty of'this life,do hereby ~ake,
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ordain,publish and declare this,my Last 'Hill and Testament,in
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SEC'OND:All the 'rest res,idue.and're.;'nai,n?-er of my estate.,I
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revoke all.former Wills by m~made.
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his,duties'he.r~under by renson of'non-residence or othen·lise.I
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Personally before me,the undersigned authority,a.;in and for said
County 311d State,appeared ¢.ar.l F..A B.~.c.k.~.).~who,being duly
sworn according to law,deposes and says that he is the executor ~r-admimit~h~r of the estate of
...............HI.LLIE M..BE.CKER deceased,that the foregoing schedules constitute·a
complete inventory an"appraisement of the real and personal estate of.....M.I.LL:I.E M BECKER ,
deceased,except real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;that the figures opposite each item
of real and personal estate in the foregoing schedules are determined and stated by the undersigned 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 A.clmiais ..,.t
day ~~~.r::.~.:~;c:.~~.:~..~~:;:7.;:t:~..15.th _.l.~..~~._..~__..
..L.u~;r:~fp;;11i~~~~~;~Z..INSTRUCTIONS ..Executor-'A>l_...,,,.
1..An inventory must be filed within three months after appointment of personal representative.
2.A supplemental inventory must be filed within thirty days of discovery of additional assets.
S.1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-34,Under $10,000;1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-33
Over $10,000,including Copy of Will;1 Original and 3 Copies and 2 RCRI-33,Over $50,000 in~
eluding Copy of "ViII and copy of Federal Estate Tax Return.'
REFERENCE FOR ADDITIONAL COpy
Act of 1947 P.L.513 Sec.5.2,72 P.S.4844.2 tI~~~~~~~~~.~1f~n~n~r~n~t~n~r!J~a~tt~b~i\~p~p~r~a~i.6~p~m~i'~-u~·t~··~O~f~t~he~g~OO~d~s~a~n~d~ch~a~tt~e~ls~,.;rl;.g;h;ts;;an;d;;;cr;e;d~it;s;w~h~i~ch~~~~;;=;l
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·Washington County,Pa.,taken and made in conformity with the above affidavit.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY1258SfiaresA T &T ••••••••••••••.••••••••••••53,465 00
128 Shares American Smelting ••••••••••••••••••2,656 ·00
100 Shares Amstar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••3,600 00
24 Shares Anaconda Copper •••••••••••••••••••••399 00
10 Shares Chesapeake &Ohio ~..................525 00
102 Shares Chicago Pneumatic Tool.............4,067 00
24 Shares Continental Can •••••••••••••••••••••·765 00
288 Shares Continental oil....................7,560 00
1150 Shares Columbia Gas ••~•••••••••••••••••••35,650 00
116 Shares Universal Cyclops •••••••••••~......2,581 00
282 Shares General Motors •••••••••••~•••••••••22,489 00
75 Shares Kennecatt Copper ••••••••••••••••••••1,819 00
898 Shares Lone Star Gas ••••••.••••••••••••••••24,24000
206 Shares R.H.Macy •••••••••••••••••••••••••9,300 00
60 Shares May Dept.Store......................3,060 00
5 Shares May Dept Store (Pref.)•••••••••••••••175 00
17 Shares Mountain Fuel Supply.................595 00
40 Shares Nabisco •••••••~•••••••••••••••••••••2,145 00
442 Shares Northern Natural Gas •••••••••••••••'18,729 00
150 Shares J;.C.Penny ••••••••••••••••••••••••11,175 00
20 Shares Penn Central.........................103 00
120 Shares St.~·RegisPaper ••~.'•.••:.~.~..:.:;~••••4;320 00
256 Shares Hobil oil ••••••••••••••••••••••••••14,080 00
141 Shares Sun oil............................6,881 00
50 Sh S Oft 1,750 00aresWL·•••••••••o•....•·.~·.·.···~.·.o•...
2574 Shares Texaco ••••••••••••_•••••••••••••••88,803 00
600 Shares Union Oil of Calif•••••••••••••••••19,950 00
30 Shares U.S.Stee1 •••••••••••.••••••••••••••93'0 00
120 Shares F.W.~.Joolworth •••••••••••••••.••••5,700 00
25 Shares Am.Standard 931 25 P/~
Checking account,Pittsburgh Nat.Bk............2,198 89./.
Certificate,Nat.LifeT6~1L ~~~~~~1L·::::·:::::·35~:i~~:y,?~
REAL PROPERTY .'..3 ~1..14"~,1
Frame Dwelling,23 N.Ave.,Washington •••••••~7,800 00 f
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
(ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION)
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
NO.63-71-1247
MILLIE M.BECKER,
DECEASED
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AND NOW THIS 3M.day of September,1974,this
matter having come before the Court on July 12,1974,at which
time William D.Shettig,Esquire,of Ebensburg,Pennsylvania,
entered a general appearance for Carl F.Becker,Executor of
the above captioned estate,and entered into a stipulation that
Bond with surety in amount of $355,000.00 would be filed forth-
with and it appearing to the Court that Bond has not been filed
as set forth in said stipulation,it is now Ordered and Decreed
that:
(a)the said Carl F.Becker is hereby removed as
Executor of the Estate of Millie M.Becker,deceased and the
Register of Wills is hereby directed to make notation of this
Decree on the original probate of said Will.
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a proper application for Letters Testamentary.
(c)that Carl F.Becker is directed within ten (10)
days after receipt of copy of this Decree to deliver to the said
Helen B.Rathbone all assets of said estate together with all
books,accounts and papers relating thereto,and the said Carl
F.Becker shall account for his administration of this estate by
filing the same in accordance with the rules of this Court within
twenty days after receipt of a copy of this Decree.
(d)A copy of this order shall be served upon the
said Carl F.Becker by personal service and further,a copy of
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Willidm D.Shettig,Esquire,and Patrick H.Washington,Esquire,
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IN THE NAME OF GOD,AMEN,I Millie H.Becker,residing at No.
23 North Avenue,Washington Pennsylvania,being of sound mind and
memory and mindful of the uncertainty of this life,do hereby make;
ordain,publish and declare this,my Last Will and Testament,in
manner follo'Vli:ng ,that is to say:
FIRS'r:I direct the payment of all my just debts and funeral
expenses.
SECOND:All the rest residue and remainder of my estate,
both real and personal of whatsoeve.r kind and wheresoever situated,
I hereby give,devise and bequeath unto my beloved sister,Stella
R.Becker,to be hers absolutely and forever.
THIRD:If my said siste:r,Stella R.Becker should predecease
me or if she and I should die simultaneous deaths,I then give,de-
vise arid bequeath all the said rest residue and remainder of my es-
tate,both real and personal of whatsoever kind and whe.resoever
situated,fifty (50%)per cent thereof to my brother Charles F.
Becker of 145 Prospect Avenue,Gloversville,New York,and the.re-
maining fifty (50%)per cent the.reof,to my brother John Becker of
230 Dunean Avenue,Washington Pennsylvania.If the said Charles F.
. ..IBeckershouldpredeceasemethenIg1.ve,de.v1.se and bequeath the I
fifty (50%)per cent share of my estate unto his son,Carl F.Becker I
of 159 First Avenue,Gloversville,New York,and in the event that
my said brother,John Becker should predecease me I then give,devise!
and bequeath the fifty (50%)per cent of my estateJ:.revf-ou:sl~,,given13..=-,,y.'YJ..tt/c;./
and bequeathed to him unto his children,Helen,'E±i2&e~tl and Lawrenc~
Becker,to share and share alike.
FOURTH:I hereby authorize my executor,hereinafter named,
to make divisions,distributions and payments to and among my
legatees,and devisees wholly or partly,in property in kind and for
that purpose to determine the fair values thereof at the date of any
distribution.
lASTLY,I he.reby nominate,constitute and appoint my nephe.w,
Carl F.Becker,of Gloversville,Ne\"York,as Executor of this,my
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ever be required by my said Exe.cutor for the faithful performance of
his duties hereunder by reason of non-residence or otherwise.I
hereby confer upon my said Executor full power and authority to selL
and convey any real and personal property which I may die seized and
possessed at public 9r~private sale for cash or upon credit and withL
out order of the Court,for the payment of my debts and for the con-
venient management,division and settlement of my estate.I hereby
revoke'all former Wills by memade.
IN WITNESS ~~REOF,I have hereunto subscribed my name andy
affixed my seal this 29 ....day of June,1961.
Witnesses to the Execution
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of us,who,at her request,in.her prese.nce and in the presence of
each other,have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
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It MILLIE M.BECKER,residing at No.23 North Avenue,
Washington,Pennsylvania,do hereby make,publish and
declare this to bea First Codicil to my Last vJill and
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IN WITNESS \~l~OF,I have hereunto set my hand
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1961,in our presence and hearing,and we thereupon,
at her request f in UC;I:preseuee ,and in the presence of IIe~ch other,subscribed our names as witnesses thereto,I,~I
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this to be a Second Codicil to my Last Will and Testament
seventy-five (75%)per cent of said fifty (50%)per cent
interest previously devised and bequeathed to my said brother,
John Becker,unto my nephe\v,Carl F.Becker,and the remaining
tlventy-five (2570)per cent I give and bequeath as follows:
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cent to my nePhewlHelenRathb::>ne,and the remaining ten (1070)per
Eighty (80%)per cent of said twenty-five (25%)
Elizabeth Collins;ten (10%)per cent toIniece.,II
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Lawrence Becker.By this Codicil it is my intention that my
niece,Elizabeth Collins,and my nephew,Carl F.Becker,are to
receive substantially more of my estate than my niece,Helen
Rathbone,and my nephew,Lawrence Beck€~r.
It is also my intention that this Codicil affects
only that portion of paragraph "THIRD"of said Last "-Jill
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to my late brother,John Becker,and does not affect the
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TERRY CAVANAUGH,ESQ.,of Pittsburgh,Pa.
representing Thomas M.'Becker.
September 3,1974.
THE COURT:M~.Siegel,I understand you are here in
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Becker at Number 63-71-1247,I have a motion to make
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today and whether or.not you noti~ied the opposing counsEl
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time,Your Honor,Terry Cavanaugh,Esquire,of Allegheny
County Bar,appeared with me,he representing other
parties interested in this estate.
Honor,a William D.Shettig and Patrick H.Washington,
attorneys from Ebensburg,Pennsylvania,appeared in
Court here in response to a petition presented in this
case to remove Carl F.Becker as executor.At that
requesting removal of the executor,Carl F.Becker,for
failure to comply with the terms of the stipulation,
which was entered into on July 12,1974,before this
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MR.SIEGEL:Yes,Your Honor.She is one,of the
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the Will ofMillie M.Becker.At the hearing before this
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appearance for the executor,who resides in the State of
New York,Carl F.Becker,th~they would file a bond
in this estate in the amount of $355,000.00.
':l;HE COURT:::>J:..,[;C'L:;-~WhEm was that to be done?
about this matter?Do you recall the date on that?
this hearing before the Court was held----yes,Your
Honor,it was August 19,197.4,at which time I informed
the Court that the bond had not been filed and that none
they would have a conciliation meeting with the Court
to go over th~whole problem in this estate,and also
in the companion estate of Stella Becker,deceased.
And that in the meantime,they would meet with counsel
and attempt to iron out these difficulties before
meeting with the Court on September 5th •
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Forthwith;that on the 5th day of SeptembE r
Mr.Siegel,when did you last speak to me
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of the other terms of the stipulation had been complied
with,and at that time,at the Courtts suggestion,I
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There has been no bond filed,Your Honor.
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the Court to remove Mr.Becker as exe~utor,and possibly
to cite counsel for failure to carry out the terms of
received any telephone call from Mr.Shettig.So when
Your Honor returned here on August 19th,I sent notice
to Mr.Shettig that on September 3,I proposed to come
iNto Court at 3:00 otclock in the afternoDn to request
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concern about the failure of Mr.'Shettig to live up to
the stipulation that he made before the Court.I pointed
,out to him that on August 5th,I talked with Mr.Washing on
on the telephone,and Mr.Washington indicated that Mr.
Shettigwould contact me the following'day.But I never
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MR.SIEGEL:Yes.
THE COURT:At this time,letts find out if anybody
might be interested inthis estate.Would you announce
that estate,Mr.Zermani,to see if anybody might be
interested in the Courthouse?
respond?
Mr.Zermani,did anybody
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Your Honor,I received no response.
Let the record further show that Mr.
Terry Cavanaugh and M);'.Sherman Siegel both appeared
at my chambers at 3:00 ofclock this afternoo~,namely
September 3,1974,and Ie t the re cord further show tha t
the attorneys represented to the Court that bond had not
been filed as promised in the estate of Millie M.Becker
Thereupon,the Court,on its own motion,called the
office of William D.Shettig.Further,let the·record
show that Mr.Patrick Washington answered the telephone
and indicated that neither he nor Mr.Shettig would be
in attendance at the hearing this afternoon.
Fur~her,let the record show that there
was no satisfactory explanation given to me Court in
his telephone call to Mr.Washington as to why bond had
•not been filed as stipu£.@;ted·~;to.Do you have anything
else to add at this time,Mr.Siegel?
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I haventt,Your Honor.
Let the record show that Mr.Terry Cavana~gh
is here.Would you like to make a statement for the reco~d?
MR.CAVANAUGH:Just,Your Honor,that I represent Thomas
M.Be~ker,and that Mr.Siegel and,~,on July 12,agreed.,"'
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to withdraw our Petition to remove the executor,based
on the averments m~de by Mr.Shettig and in the interest
of professional courtesy and the efficient administratiq
of this estate.And none of the averments made by Mr.
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not only does Mr.Becker not have any objection to,the
granting of the motion before the Court,but that he
wholeheartedJ,y concurs.
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the request to the Cou~tto remove him,pending the
So at this time,.Your·Honor"'we"would like to.I,:'"f I ~.~_~~~.~
renew Ibhe praysr:·.oftour Petition to remove Carl F.BeckEr
filing of these necess9ry pap~rs,.:whJCh W2re stipulated
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MR..'SIEGEL:That is correct,Your 'Honor.
THE COURT:And it is your intention now to renew yo r
prayer of that Petition,requesting that Mr.Carl F.
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his behalf ltd like to renew that that same joinder.
wherein he joined with the prayer'of the Petition and
Petition was filed,Mr.Becker signed an Affidavit,
Your Honor,at the~~time the original
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want the Court to rodress itself to at this time?
do you have a form or suggested order that you might
The Court will sign this order at this
I have,Your Honor,and ltd like·to.hand
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AND NOW,this 3rd day of September,197 4,
this matter having come before the Court on July 12,
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Carl F.Becker,Executor of the above captioned estate,
and entered into a stipulation that Bond with surety
in amount of $245,000.00 would be filed forthwith,
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a)The said Carl F.Becker is hereby
removed as Executor of the Estate of Mi'llie..M••Becker,
deceased,and the Register of Wills is hereby directed
to make notation of this Decree onfue original probate
of said Will.
b)That the Register of Wills grant new
Letters Testamentary upon said es'tate to Helen B.
R~thponeupon,~.i~;~n.i".8.'~·7.0.P7r apPlfcfa~i~n.:f~r:~etters
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said estate together with all books,accounts and papers
relating thereto,and the said Carl F.Becker shall
account for hi s administratio:(L oftthis estate by filing
the same in accordance with the rules of this Court
within twenty days after receipt of a copy of this
Decree.
(d)A copy of this Order shall be served
upon the said Carl F.Becker by personal service and
further,a copy of this Order shall be mailed to his
attorneys,Geraghty &Geraghty,William D.Shettig,
Esquire,and Patrick H.Washington,Esquire,by certif ed
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THE COURT:At this time,letts consider the estate
of Stella R.Becker.
MR.SIEGEL:If Your Honor plase,in the estate of
Stella R.Becker at Number 63-74-16~,Carl F.Becker?
also is Executor of this estate.The same stipulation
was made in the Millie Becker estate,Your Honor.
terms of the stipulation?
Cavanaugh and I in order to iron out any further
was made with reference to Stella R.Beckerts estate as
Namely,that the executor would file bond
Would you please ve~briefly outline the
in the amount of $245,000.00 with surety forthwith
after July 12,1974;that he would file a First and Fin 1
·Account in this estate on or before September 5,1974 ;
and that he would,in the meantime,meet with Mr.
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MR.SIEGEL:If Your Honor please,I would like to
offer Exhibit fiAtt into evidence,being a letter which
I wrote to William D.Shettig,Esquire,on August 19,
197 4,informing him that Mr.Cavanaugh and I propose
to appear before the Court at this time,September 3rd
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and I spoke to a Mr.Patrick Washington,who also has
filed his appearance in'this case.And Mr.Washington
could not give me any satisf~ct6ry evidence or explana,1 ion
as to why he did not have the bond filed or why Mr.
Shettig had not filed the bond in this matter,as
stipulated to on July 12,1974.
And further,Mr.Washington could not
give any satisfactory explanation as to why his client·
have totally failed to observe the stipulation as
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under the circumstances,do you have any request for
relief,inasmuch as the bond has not been filed and
over six weeks have passed since,the stipulation was
entered into?
SIEGEL:Yes,Your Honor.We would like to renew
our Petition which was filed on June 19,1974,to remov(
Carl F.Becker as executor.And I have here,Your Honor
a proposed Order to that effect.
COURT:At this time,Mr.Cavanaugh,would you
have anything to say,and are you going to join in the
prayer of Mr.Siegel1s Petition for and on behalf of
your client?
CAVANAUGH:Your Honor,on behalf of Thomas M.Becker
we would like to both ~oin in the mbtion as presented
the estate of Stella Becker.
will enter the following order:
by Mr.Siegel,and again renounce any right to administ~r
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Is there any other comment?
No,Your Honor.
Under all the circumstances,the Court
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this matter having come before the Court on July 12,
1974,at which time William D.Shettig,Esquire,of
Ebensburg,Pennsylvania,entered a general appe~rance
for Carl F.Becker,Executor of the above captioned
estate,.and entered into a stipulation that Bond with
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c)That CarlF.Becker 'is directed within
ten (10)days after receipt of copy of this Decree
to deliver to the said Helen B.Rathbone all assets of
surety in the amount of $245,000.00 would be filed
forthwith and it appearing to the Court that Bond has
not been filed as set forth in fu~,said stipulation,it
is now ordered and de~reed that:
a)The said Carl F.Becker is hereby
removed as Executor of the Estate of Stella R.Becker,
deceased,and the Register of Wills is hereby directed
to make notation of thi s Decree on the'original probate
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said estate together ~ith all books,accounts and paper
relating thereto,and the said Carl F.Becker shall
account for his administration of this estate by
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upon the said Carl F.Becker by personal service and
further,a copy of this Order shall be mailed to his
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Mr.Siegel,do you have any further
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effect of removing Carl F.Becker from the estate of
for the record?
be made part of the record in both estates.
are ~::ta;pp~'yi!}g')':both to the Stella R.Becker estate
as well as the Millie M.Becker estate,is that right?
And you would like for your statements to
Thatrs right.
If Your Honor please,when the Court hearc
filed in either estate,on August 5,1974-,I called
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Siegel,for the record,the things you are saying now
this stipulation on July 12,I had no further word
at all from either Mr.Shettig or Mr.Washington.
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Stella R.Becker,deceased?Do you have anything till t
you would like to say in addition to what has been said
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any knowledge as to why the bond was not filed,except
that he indicated that Mr.Shettig had said something
about the possibility of settling this estate.But
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day,which he never did.And on August 19,I then talked
with Your Honor about this matter and sent the letter wh~ch
has been offered as Exhibit "At!into evidence.I mailed
that to Mr.Shettig.'I never had any response at all
and never talked with either of them until I did in
was never any request for a continuance or any other
explanation as to why the bond was not filed,except
this afternoon when I talked with Mr.Washington from
your telephone in your chambe!s,Your Honor.
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waiting until Saturday of this week.And after conferrirg
with Mr.Cavanaugh,we felt that we would not be doing
right by our clients to permit any further delaY in
your chambers,Your Honor,this afternoon,when I talked
with Mr.Washington.During all this period,there
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That is correct,Your Honor.
And no ex:te,nuating circumstance s of any
type of not complying with the stipulations in both
of these est~:rtes"';naVi.e:been sent to your office by
anyone.
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like ill make a comment of any type?
MR.CAVANAUGH:Your Honor,I would'just repeat that
made by Mr.Siegel.
THE COURT:For the benefit.of the record,your
comments will likewise be made applicable to both of
contacted me in any way seeking a continuance or any
type of resolution to the questions raised in either
these estates and we will make these comments part and
of Stella R.Becke~.
Thank~\'you,o Your Honor.My only comment
would be that infue period following July 12 of 1974,
neither Mr.Shettig nor Mr.Washington,nor for that
matter Mr.Geraghty or Mr.Becker himself have ever
parcel of the record for both of these estates,that
is the Estate of Millie M.Becker as well as the Estate
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THE COURT:To your best knowledge and belief,no
one interested in this estate has approached your office
in any manner whatsoever in an effort to explain why
the bonds were not posted in both estates as stipulated
to.
MR.CAVANAUGH:That is correct,Your Honor.On neither
estate has anyone ever attempted to communicate to me
their reasons for failing completely to follow any of
the stipulations made to the Court on July 12 .
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tell us when the Millie M.Becker Estate first was file(
here in this Court?
MR.SIEGEL:
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Millie Becker died December 20,1971.
And nothing to your knowledge has been do e
in the way of filing an account in that estate up to th
:!:~present time,is that correct?
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J:VI;27,1963.
and that is that there were inventories filed in the
completion.of,the estate of Stella R.Becker,is that
Courthouse on these estates,and that in my estimation,
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Your Honor,I might add only one thing,
No account 'has been filed in the 11 years'.,
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the reasons that we initiated our appearances in both
estates.
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rna~be omitted from both inventories in both estates?
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the matter will be continued until further notice,at
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Petitioner.
WILLIAM D.SHETTIG and PATRICK H.
WASHINGTON,ESQS.,of Ebensburg,Pa~,
representing Carl F.Becker,Executor .
TERRY CAVANAUGH,ESQ.,of Pittsburgh,
Pa.,representing Thomas M.Becker.
TIME:July 12,1974.
JACQUELINE HAMMOND
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THE COURT:The next matter to come before the
cOurt~this morning ha s to do with the es ta te of Stella
R.Becker filed at 63-74-168.Mr.Siegel.
MR.SIEGEL:Your Honor,the estate of Stella R.
take one at a time.
matter,Your Honor,was given to the executor by
of this Court dated April 30,1974.Notice of this
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to remove Carl Becker;Executor,for failure to file
bond and file his ac.count incompliance with the Order
certified mail;the receipt I have here.He is
represented this morning in Court,Your Honor,by
Judge Sh~tt~g of Ebensburg,Cambria County,and Mr.
Washington.
associate is Patrick H.Washington,spelled the same
Becker is also a companion case to the estate of Milli(
M.Becker.
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present two motions for joinder.
telephone number and your appearance?
MR.CAVANAUGH:Terry Cavanaugh.I represent Thomas
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760 Carriage Road,Pittsburgh,Pa.,
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Carl Becker.
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Now you had a statement.
As a preliminary matter,I would like
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In both cases?
Ye s,sir.
To refresh Your Honorts recollection,
to give you some of the past history of this 'case,
Your Honor,Stella Becker died in 1963.An Inventory
was filed in her estate,but there has never been an
accounting made.On March 4,we filed a Petition
asked that a Citation issue to show cause why the
executor should not file his account.Your Honor
made a Decree,awarding the Citation,which we served
on Mr.Becker,according to the Probate Estates Code.
He filed an Answer,a general answer,and at that
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MR.S;IEGEL:
You say there was an Answer filed on
He filed a general answer in'which he
flatly denied all the averments of the Petition.
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30th of April.
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Thatts right,Your Honor.He admitted
in his Answer that he had not filed an account and
asked the Court to take judicial notice of the conditi n
of the security bond,which was an admission of all---
practically an admission of the facts set forth.
in the Millie Becker Estate.
filed that I knew of.
,Decree in Stella because there wasn't any Answer
I think that is correct,Your Honor.
Yes.Because I entered a Default
Is that just to Millie Becker?
I think there is only an Answer filed
It .might be illlie other one,Your Honor
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I dontt see any 'Answer in this file.
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So that is our situation todaY is
As to Stella R.Becker.
MR.SIEGEL:In the Stella R.Becker estate,yes.
THE COURT:Now'wha t is the response.to thi s?
MR.SHETTIG:If the Court please,I have just been
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retained by Attorney Michael Geraghty of Gloversville,
New York,which is the city that Mr.Becker resides
in.He is a foreign fi9uciary.And I understand
that the Washington County Rules of Court,that a
foreign fiduciary must file a bond,irrespective of
whether or not the Will excuses him from filing a bond,
which is the case in the Stella Becker estate.I have,
therefore,no complaint with the filing of the bond.
However,since I have just gotten into this matter
and just gotten files on it,I would ask the Qourt
for 20 days for me to prepare an account for Mr.
Becker and to get this matter closed up once and for
all.
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~'t1 '.I ."•.'~~pp6i~t~d ~om~b~dy else~tweld.b~·~tarting over
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MR.SHETTIG:This is what he told me on the telephcne,
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add that the attorneyi~n New York is a brother-in-law
I believe,of Carl Becker,and how I got into the
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sister,I think.
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additional 20 days to file an accounting,and he said
to Millie,and so the real question,I think is in
Millie I s estate,when we get to that.They both"·had
Wills leaving their assets to brothers and to Carl,
Becker,but the brothers pYedec'ea's'ed one or more of
these two sisters,so everything winds up 'in the
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he said yes.There may have been some bond ..Now
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estate,that is correct,1963.
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tax penalties assessed against the estate,and althougn
this isn1t appropriate to get into this now,there
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to the Court.
Whether the amount is appropriate or whether ,the
and that Carl Becker will make himself amenable to me
You gave him three proposals.If
My idea,Your Honor,would be first
I think secondly,that there should
be a bond filed now.I don t t think~there.:'·sfuould be
And thirdly,I think that 20 days
would be appropriate,if Mr.Shettig would agree to
the first two proposals .
Court would consider reduction,we will leave that up
any delay as far as the filing of a bond is concerned.
Court and to counsel here at the time of the audit of
he is entering a general appearance for Carl Becker,
that Mr.Shettig make a statement to the Court that
you ask him to file a general appearance,you asked him
to submit to the jurisdiction of this Court as far
as his client is concerned,and also to post a bond.
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MR.CAVANAUGH:The same,Your Honor.Mr.Siegel
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conditions,Your Honor.
Siegel and ~r.Cavanaugh can agree with the stipulatich
stipulated between counsel for Carl F.Becker,namely
William D.Shettig,and counsel for Thomas N.Becker,
namely Terry Cavanaugh,that in lieu of an immediate
Co~t Order removing Carl F.Becker as executor'of thE
Itis herebyFine.Thank you.
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Ar~you willing to go along with that?
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himself to the jurisdiction of the Orphans t Court
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Can I put a definite date on it,Judge,
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MR.CAVANAUGH:I will also,Your Honor.Thank you.
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That is why I am approving this pro-
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t~p~'of stipulation?
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stipulation in the second estate?
The big problem,of course,would be
Tha tis'correct.
Nine or ten years,Your Honor.
Tha t is why we started'the Stella
I am wondering about the mechanics of
The bond is different.
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transferred from the Stella Becker account to the
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could be,'audited together,assuming that the Stella
R.Becker account was accurate.I mean that is
somthing we dontt know,whether it is accurate or not
It seems to me,maybe you ought to wind up Stel~a's
first and then make certain everything is completed.
MR.SHETTIG:I think Mr.Siegel is more familiar
"ri+h +hp~p e~t::ltes than I am.I would agree with your
last statement.That is what I would prefer.
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The bond will be filed.
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M.Becker?
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it,changing,the name?
THE COURT:I will outline it for you.Have you go
a piece of paper there?First,a general appearance.
I think you can do it.There are three or four points
that you made there.There are three points.
MR.SHETTIG:If the Court please,it is stipulated
and agreed between counsel for £arl F.Becker,namely
William D.Shettig,Esquire,and Patrick H.Washington
Esquire,and counsel for ~elen Rathbone,namely Shermah
Siegel,and counsel for Thomas N.Becker,namely Terry
Cavanaugh,'that in lieu of the said Carl F ..Becker,
Executor,being replaced as executor by an Order of
Court today,his counsel,namely William D.Shettig,
and Patrick H.Washington,will enter a general appear -
ance for the said Carl F.Becker,and further agree
that Mr.Becker does submit to the jurisdiction of
the Orphans t Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania.
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Mill'ie M'.'Be:ckerestate,or at any other times require
2:,00 0'clock on the 25th of September?Is th;mt:,s.ll
you are coming from a pretty good distance.How about
proposed stipulation that has been made by Mr.Shettig~
the 5th of September,at which time we will have
a concilation meeting to go over the whole problem
We will 'give you a break here since
The only qEstion would be a Supreme
We will set a date,say 20 days after
Yes,Your Honor,we agree.
Yes,Your Honor',I will also agree.
Mr.Cavanaugh?
Mr.Siegel,will you agree to this
in both estates.
right?
by the Court.And further,that a bond be filed in thi
estate forthwith in the amount of '$J5'5:,00'00.0'00.
And further,that an account will be prepared and
filed on or before September 5,1974.
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when the Supreme Court starts its session in Pittsburgh.
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MR.CAVANAlJGH~It's all right with me.
MR.SHETTIG:Why donlt we leave it at that date,ane
if something"happens,Mr.Siegel can let us know.
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5th of September.
call the Prothonotary down at the Supreme Court and
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find out if you want to?Tentatively,letls make it
for the 25th at 2:00 olclocK in the afternoon.
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Yes.That gives you 20 days after the
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We have enough time that we could re-arrange that.
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SHERMAN H.sm.GEL,ESQ.,representing
Helen B.Rathbone,Petitioner.
TERRy C.CAVANAUGH,ESQ.,of Pittsburgr.,
Pa.,representing Thomas M.Becker,
Petitioner.
April 22,1974,at 10:00 o'olock A.M.
Mr.Siegel.
If the Court please,may I introduce
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asking that I be permitted,on behalf of Thomas M.
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•THE COURT;Did an't"one file an answer to 'trour
Petition for Citation?
We have time.We will take a little re~ess
from Geraghty &Geraght~,attorne.,rs in Gloversville,
Ne"r york,who stated that the original papers had
been f01'\ofarded to the orphans'Court•
and ..,.ou can go down and oheck in the Register of Wills
Office.As a matter of fact,there are two cases
,here,Stella R.Becker and Millie M.Becker.
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dOWnsta.irs and they told me the'tr were up here.
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would have arrived ~mail would still be down-there.
and the"expect the mail some time toda",.after 11:00
o'clock.•
MR.CAVANAUGH:The Register hasn't received·the mail
got one.yOU didn't g~t an an~erfrom Stella.
ma..,.be an.,.of these persons might be present.you have
circumstances,since evidentl..r ,Becker is not here this
morning,and the attorne..,..evidentl.,,..1s not going to
come here •.Supposing ·.,..ou a.nnounce both of these
estates out in the halls of the Courthouse and see if
What is your recc;numendatj"on under the
NO,your Honor,no answer from Stella.
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Whose father,La\trence Becker,was the brother"of Mrs.'
the two estates,the estate of ~fllie M.Becker
aid the estate 'of'Stella R.Becker.Would yOU please'
Rathbone,who.was named in the Will of Millie Becker ...,
Mr;;B.eoker f Lawrence B~cker has died,leav:l:ng three
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and Tom being their brother,the..,.are satisfied toot
what we do will benefit them.
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Siegel has.I have been here two previous occasions
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some time ago to check the files to see the progress
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have an"trbod"t,.in the Courthouse presentl....,at ten after
ten here this morning who has an interest in these
estates ~ther than persons mentioned.11r.Siegel,
what is ""our reoommendation,in the light ot the
circumstanoes as .."ou now find .them?
THE COURT:Do we have anybod~in the Courtroom
other than Mr.Cavanaugh and Mr.Siegel Who are intere~ted
in t he estate of Stella R.Becker and Millie M.Becker~
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there has been service ma~e upon the executor by
the sheriff,pursuant to the Court Is Order of'March
4,1974,and no answer has been filed thereto.And
I will move the Court at this time to make the RUle
asbolute and require the defendant or the respondent
to file his accounting.And I also think,your Honor,
thatit would be proper for the Court at this time
to require the executor to post bond with surety to
guarantee his performance in the Court Order.
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I did get the sheriff's bills for the additioIfal se'rvice
which I had made.
THE COURT:Ma..r I sa..~this:the sheriff,\othen he
made his bill out to ..,-ou,did he separate the two estat s
on two separate cards?
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o0.~completing service.If your Honor ~ll indulge me,
l-ll:~I will see that the sherifr-'s returns are filed here w th
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the leceiptsexhib1ted to the Court tha.t the sheriff
has made service in this instance.Ho,\<rever,the
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MR.SillGEL:I will see that they are brought up her,
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THE COURT:Would yOU do this,bothattornevs,
working together,I think ~Jour interests are common.
is that correct?
after the sheriff's returns are filed with the Court.
filed,which 1rou indicate service "ras made.
a n Order until the sheriff'sreturn actuallv has been
them with me and a suggested Order,and we will expedite
I agree,yoOur Honor,and I would like
That was in t he es tate of Ste118 Be cke!,
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to hand up to your Honor suggested orders in this case 9
the matter.I don't think it is pro per for us to make
your Honor.
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b..,.this Court.And he just sent me a cop~of the same
what we wanted him to do was to compl..rwith the rules
of this Court and to file an accounting as required
THE COURT:Now in the e state of'11i111e M.Becker,
it seems that there is an Inventor~r that had been
filed ..And it seams that pa~,.ments,in fact,allegedLr
all pa~ments of'the Inheritance Tax ha.ve been paid ..
But I don't see an'tr accounting that's been fi:lai ..Do
~rOU think that this attorne~,.in New yOrk feels that
this account that he's appended to his ans~r is
sufficient accounting?"Is that his misapprehension,
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THE COURT:\'Jhich he a.pparentL,.,just to give him
the benefit of the doubt,bel:le ves is sUfficieitn.
But I agree with ~,.ou that it is insufficient under
our rules.Now 1s it pes sible that ....ou might contact
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to again r equa at him to file a proper aocounting in
conformlt..r with our rUles and in addition,perhaps suggest
if he could get the aid of local counsel to help him
in this,if'he feels he can't conform and doesn't
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MR.SIEGEL:I would be pleased to do that,your Honpr,
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order.What is "lTOur feeling'?
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I would think that would be in good
I agree,your Honor.I think that woulc
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THE COURT:I don't think v,e can do any,thing else
at the pre~ent time until we get the sheriff's return.
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what time period yOu would wish to give me?
that if this i$not a.ccomplished,that we will remove
the executor and it is up to another executor to carr..r
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as well as the accounting.I just wanted to call that
to the Court~s attention,if the Court feels ~ou want
to put a time limit in the Court Order.
Slggested orders,in light of that,and then I think
.too,I ",ould appreciate it if onCu would place inthe
Order,an indication that the sheriff's return has
been filed,it appearing that all persons have been gi'~en
proper notice and SO on;and also indicate that the
Court Will,upon proper petition,substitute another
executor to supplant the present executor.
yOur Honor,would yOur Honor indicate
That might serve a.ver..,.salutar..,purpo~le,
No.What do ,rOU gentlemen suggest,.
Maybe do "fl'OU want to revise these
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I hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence
are contained fully and accurately in the notes taken by me
on the hearing of the above cause,and that this copy is a
correct transcript of the same.
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The foregoing record of the proceedings upon the hearing
of the above cause'is hereby approved and directed to be fil d.
By the Court,
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