HomeMy WebLinkAbout910846 RECORDING REQUESTED BY
CH I CAGO T I TLE COMPANY
AND WHEN RECORDED~ MAIL TO
JOSEPH KUSNERSYK
155 SOUTH FOREST DRIVE
THAYNE, WYOMING 83127
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EscrowNo. 58516128 - S05
Order No. 58516128 S31
POWER OF ATTORNEY
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RECEIVED 8/11/2005 at 1:34 PM
RECEIVING# 910846
BOOK: 594 PAGE: 128
JEANNE WAGNER
LINCOLN COUNTY CLERK, KEMMERER, WY
THIS PAGE ADDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR RECORDING INFORMATION
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Acknowledgement of Attorney-in-fact
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, ,~~-/~ ~'ff~/L~c_~5'c-~,,have read the attached power of attomey and am the person
identified as the~tomey-in-fact (th~agent") for the principal. I hereby acknowledge that in the
absence of a specific provision to the contrary in the power of attorney or in 20 Pa.C.S. when I act as
agent:
· I shall exercise the powers for the benefit of the principal.
· I shall keep the assets of the principal separate from my assets.
· I shall exercise reasonable caution and prudence.
· I shall keep a full and accurate record of all actions, receipts and disbursements on behalf of the
principal.
Name of Attorney-in-fact:
S'gnature of Attorney-in~fact:
Dated:
NOTICE TO ~ERSON ACCEPTING THE APPOINTMENT AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
By acting or agreeing to act as the agent (attorney-in-fact) under this power of attorney you
assume the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an agent. These responsibilities include:
The legal duty to act solely in the interest of the principal and to avoid conflicts of interest.
The legal duty to keep the principal's property separate and distinct from any other
property owned or controlled by you, unless the power of attorney specifically gives you the
authority to commingle the principal's property with your own.
You may not transfer the principal's property to yourself without full and adequate
consideration or accept a gift of the principal's property unless this power of attorney specifically
authorizes you to transfer property to yourself or accept a gift of the principal's property. If you
transfer the principal's property to yourself without specific authorization in the power of
attorney, you may be prosecuted for fraud and/or embezzlement. If the principal is 65 years of
age or older at the time that the property is transferred to you without authority, you may also be
prosecuted for elder abUse under Penal Code Section 368. In addition to criminal prosecution,
you may also be sued in civil court.
I have read the foregoing notice and I understand the legal and fiduciary duties that I assume by
acting or agreeing to act as the agent (attorney-in-fact) under the terms of this power of attorney.
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NOTICE
THE PURPOSE OF THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS TO GIVE THE PERSON YOU
DESIGNATE (YOUR "AGENT" or "ATTORNEY-IN-FACT") BROAD POWERS TO
HANDLE YOUR PROPERTY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE POWERS TO SELL OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHOUT ADVANCE
NOTICE TO YOU OR APPROVAL BY YOU.
THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY DOES NOT IMPOSE A DUTY ON YOUR AGENT TO
EXERCISE GRANTED POWERS, BUT WHEN POWERS ARE EXERCISED, YOUR AGENT
MUST USE DUE CARE TO ACT FOR YOUR BENEFIT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY.
YOUR AGENT MAY EXERCISE THE POWERS GIVEN HERE THROUGHOUT YOUR
LIFETIME, EVEN AFTER YOU BECOME INCAPACITATED, UNLESS YOU EXPRESSLY
LIMIT THE DURATION OF THESE POWERS OR YOU REVOKE THESE POWERS OR A
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COURT ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF TERMINATES YOUR AGENT'S AUTHORITY.
UNLESS THE POWER OF ATTORNEY SPECIFIES OTHERWISE, YOUR AGENT MUST
KEEP YOUR FUNDS SEPARATE FROM YOUR AGENT'S FUNDS.
A COURT CAN TAKE AWAY THE POWERS OF YOUR AGENT IF IT FINDS YOUR
AGENT IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY.
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF AN AGENT UNDER A POWER OF ATTORNEY ARE
EXPLAINED MORE FULLY IN 20 PA.C.S. CH. 56.
IF THERE IS ANYTHING ABOUT THIs FORM THAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, YOU
SHOULD ASK A LAWYER OF YOUR OWN CHOOSING TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU.
I have read or had explained to me this notice and I understand its contents.
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THIS DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY for financial management is given by me, Joseph B
Kusnersyk, presentlY of 1001 Miller Road, Strasburg, in the Commonwealth 6f pennsylvania, on the
~¢/~ day of July, 2005. '
Nature of Power
THIS IS A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY and the authority of my Attorney-in-fact shall
not terminate if I become disabled or incapacitated or in the event of later uncertainty as to
whether I am dead or alive.
2. Previous Power of Attorney
I REVOKE any previous durable power of attorney granted by me.
Attorney-in-fact
I APPOINT Kimberly A Kusnersyk, of 1001 Miller Road, Strasburg, Pennsylvania, to act as my
Attorney-in-fact.
Governing Laws
This instrument will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Further,
my Attorney-in-fact is directed to act in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
PeImsylvania at any time he or she may be acting on my behalf.
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Delegation of Authority
My Attorney-in-fact may delegate any authority granted under this document to a person of his
or her choosing. Any delegation must be in writing and state the extent of the power delegated
and the period of time in which the delegation will be effective.
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Liability of Attorney-in-fact
My Attorney-in-fact will not be liable to me, my estate, my heirs, successors or assigns for any
action taken or not taken under this document, except for willful misconduct or gross negligence.
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Effective Date
This Power of Attorney will start immediately and will continue notwithstanding my mental
incapacity or mental infm-nity which may occur after my execution of this power of attorney.
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Powers of Attorney-in-fact
My Attorney-in-fact will have the following power(s):
Initials
Real Estate Transactions
To'deal with any interest I may have in real property and sign all documents on
my behalf concerning my interest, including, but not limited to, real property I
may subsequently acquire or receive. These powers include, but are not limited to,
the ability to:
i. purchase, sell, exchange, accept as gift, place as security on loans, convey
with or without covenants, rent, collect rent, sue for and receive rents, eject
and remove tenants or other persons, to pay or contest taxes or assessments,
control any legal claim in favor of or against me, partition or consent to
partitioning, mortgage, charge, lease, surrender, manage or otherwise deal
with real estate and any interest therein, and
ii. execute and deliver deeds, transfers, mortgages, charges, leases, assignments,
surrenders, releases and other instruments required for any such purpose.
Chattel and Goods Transactions
To purchase, sell or otherwise deal with any type of personal property I may
currently or in the future have an interest in. This includes, but is not limited to,
the power to purchase, sell, exchange, accept as gift, place as security on loans,
rent, lease, to pay or contest taxes or assessments, mortgage or pledge.
Banking Transactions
To do any act that I can do through an attorney-in-fact with a bank or other
financial institution. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to:
i. Open, maintain or close bank accounts (including, but not limited to, checking
accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit), brokerage accounts,
retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions.
ii. Conduct any business with any banking or financial institution with respect to
any of my accounts, including, but not limited to, making deposits and
withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any checks or other instruments with
reSpect to any such accounts, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, drafts,
money orders, warrants, and certificates or vouchers payable to me by any
person, firm, corporation or political entity.
iii. Borrow money from any banking or financial institution if deemed necessary
by my Attorney-in-fact, and to manage all aspects of the loan process,
including the placement of security and the negotiation of terms.
iv. Perform any act necessary to deposit, negotiate, sell or transfer any note,
security, or draft of the United States of America, including U.S. Treasury
Securities.
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Have access to any safe dePosit box that I might own, including its contents.
Create and deliver any financial statements necessary to or from any bank or
financial institution.
Business Operating Transactions
To take any action my Attomey-in-fact deems necessary with any business that I
may own or have an interest in by doing any act which can be done through an
attorney-in-fact. This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to execute,
seal and deliver any instrument; participate in any legal business of any kind;
execute partnership agreements and amendments; to incorporate, reorganize,
consolidate, merge, sell, or dissolve any business; to elect or employ officers,
directors and agents; and to exercise voting rights with respect to any stock I may
own, either in person or by proxy.
Insurance Transactions
To do any act that I can do through an attorney-in-fact with any insurance policy.
This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to pay premiums, start,
modify or terminate policies, manage all cash payouts, borrow from insurers and
third parties using insurance policies as collateral, and to change the beneficiaries
on any insurance policies on my life. Unless my Attorney-in-fact was already a
beneficiary of any policy before the signing of this document, my Attorney-in-fact
cannot name himself or herself as a beneficiary of such policy.
Estate Transactions
To do any act that I can do through an attorney-in-fact with regard to all matters
that affect any trust, probate estate, conservatorship, or other fund which I may
receive payment as a beneficiary. This power includes the power to disclaim any
interest which might otherwise be transferred or distributed to me from any other
person, estate, trust, or other entity, as may be appropriate. However, my
Attorney-in-fact cannot disclaim assets to which I would be entitled, if the result is
that the disclaimed assets pass directly or indirectly to my Attorney-in-fact or my
Attorney-in-fact's estate.
Living Trust Transactions
To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trust created by me, if
such trust is in existence at the time of such transfer. This property can include
real property, stocks, bonds, accounts, insurance policies or other property.
Claims and Litigation Matters
To institute, maintain, defend, compromise, arbitrate or otherwise dispose of, any
and all actions, suits, attachments or other legal proceedings for or against me.
This power includes, but is not limited to, the power to: appear on my behalf or
retain an attorney and any other professional personnel necessary to defend or
assert any claim before any court, board, or tribunal, and the power to settle any
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claim against me in which ever forum or manner my Attorney-in'fact deems
prudent, and to receive or pay any resulting settlement.
Government Benefits
To act on my behalf in all matters that affect my right to allowances,
compensation and reimbursements properly payable to me by the Government of
the United States or any agency or department thereof. This power includes, but is
not limited to, the power to prepare, file, claim, defend or settle any claim on my
behalf and to receive and manage as my Attorney-in-fact sees fit any proceeds of
any. claim.
Retirement Benefit Transactions
To act for me and represent my interests in all matters affecting any retirement
savings or pension plans I may have. This power includes, but is not limited to,
the power to continue contributions, change contribution amounts, change
investment strategies and options, move assets to other plans, receive and manage
payouts, and add or change existing beneficiaries. My Attorney-in-fact cannot add
himself or herself as a beneficiary unless he or she is already a designated
beneficiary as of the signing of this document.
Family Care
To make whatever expenditures are required for the maintenance, education,
benefit, medical care and general advancement of me, my spouse and dependent
children, and other persons that I have chosen or which I am legally required to
support, any of which may include my Attorney-in-fact. This power includes, but
is not limited to, the power to pay for housing, clothing, food, travel and other
living costs.
Tax Matters
To act for me in all matters that affect my local, state and federal taxes and to
prepare, sign, and file documents with any governmental body or agency,
including, but not limited to, authority to:
i. prepare, sign and file income and other tax returns with federal, state, local
and other governmental bodies, and to receive any refund checks.
ii. obtain information or documents fi.om any government or its agencies, and
represent me in all tax matters, including the authority to negotiate,
compromise, or settle any matter with such government or agency.
Gift Transactions
To make gifts to my spouse, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and
other family members on special occasions, including birthdays and seasonal
holidays, including cash gifts, and to such other persons with whom I have an
established pattern of giving (or if it is appropriate to make such gifts for estate
planning and~or tax purposes), in such amounts as my Attorney-in-fact may decide
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in his'or her absolute discretion, having regard to all of the circumstances,
including the gifts I made while I was capable of managing my own estate, the
size of my estate and my income requirements.
Charity Transactions
To continue to make gifts to charitable organizations with whom I have an
established pattern' of giving (or if it is appropriate to make such gifts for estate
planning and/or tax purposes), in such amounts as my Attorney-in-fact may decide
in his or her absolute discretion, having regard to all of the circumstances,
including the gifts I made while I was capable of managing my own estate, the
size of my estate and my income requirements.
Maintain Property and Make Investments
To retain any assets owned by me at the date this Durable Power of Attorney
becomes effective, and the power to reinvest those assets in similar investments.
In addition, my Attorney-in-fact may invest my assets in any new investments, of
his or her choosing, regardless of whether or not they are authorized by any
applicable legislation.
Employ Required Professionals
To appoint and employ any agents, servants, companions, br other persons,
including nurses and other health care pr0f6ssionals for mY care and the care of
my spouse and dependent children, and accountants, attorneys, clerks, workers
and others for the management, preservation and protection of my property and
estate, at such compensation and for such length of time as my Attorney-in-fact
considers advisable.
General Authority
To do any act or thing that I could do in my own proper person if personally
present, including managing or selling tangible assets, disclaiming a probate or
nonprobate inheritance and providing support for a minor child or dependent
adult. Other specifically enumerated powers are not intended as a limitation on
this broad general power.
Attorney-in-fact Compensation
My Attorney-in-fact will receive no compensation except for the reimbursement of all out of
pocket expenses associated with the carrying out of my wishes.
10.
Co-owning of Assets and Mixing of Funds
My Attorney-in-fact may continue to co-own assets and have any funds owned by him or her
mixed with my funds to the same extent that the co-owning of assets and mixing of funds existed
before operation of this power of attorney.
11.
Personal Gain from Managing My Affairs
My Attorney-in-fact is allowed to personally gain from any transaction he or she may complete
on my behalf if the transaction is completed in good faith and with my Attorney-in-fact believing
it is in my best interest.
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12.
Nomination of Guardian or Conservator
In the event that a court decides that it is necessary to appoint a guardian or conservator for me, I
hereby nominate my Attorney-in-fact to be considered by the court for appointment to serve as
my guardian or conservator, or in any similar representative capacity.
13.
Attorney-in-fact Restrictions
This Power of Attorney is not subject to any conditions or restrictions other than those noted
above.
14.
Notice to Third Parties
Any third party who receives a valid copy of this Power of Attorney can rely on and act under it.
A third party who relies on the reasonable representations of an Attorney-in-fact as to a matter
relating to a power granted by this Power of Attorney will not incur any liability to the principal
or to the principal's heirs, assigns, or estate as a result of permitting the Attorney-in-fact to
exercise the authority granted by the Power of Attorney up to the point of revocation of the
Power of Attorney. Revocation of the Power of Attorney will not be effective as to a third party
until the third party receives notice and has actual knowledge of the revocation.
15.
Severability
If any part of any provision of this instrument is ruled invalid or unenforceable under applicable
law, such part will be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity only, without in any way
affecting the remaining parts of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this instrument.
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I, Joseph B Kusnersyk, being the Principal named this attached Durable Power of Attorney for
Finances hereby acknowledge:
1. I have read and understand the nature and effect of this Power of Attorney.
2. I recognize that this document gives my attorney-in-fact broad powers over my assets, and that
these powers will continue past the point of my incapacity.
3. I am of legal age in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant a Durable Power of Attorney.
4. I am voluntarily gfving this Power 0fAttomey and recognize that the powers given in this
document will become effective as of the date of my incapacity or as specified within.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto sign my name at the City of Oxford, in the Commonwealth of
..pen~sylvania, this d~'~ day of July, 2005.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania )
County of (.~.~~__~k )
NOTARIAL SEAL
Tamika R. Butcher, Notary Public
Lower Oxford Twp. Chester County
My Commission Expires Feb. 12, 2006
On the ~ day of July, 2005, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State,
personally appeared Joseph B Kusnersyk, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he, by his signature on the instrument, in his capacity, executed the
instrument.
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
My commission expires: ~,!!;D,\ Ob
Member, Penn~y~ ~eUon of Notaries
EXHIBIT A
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091.08,-~L
STAR VALLEY RANCH PLAT TWENTY-TWO (22) LOT TWENTY-ONE (21) AS PLATTED AND
RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING.