TAXIS, P. J., January 5, 1961.
This proceeding comes before the court on appeal from inheritance tax appraisement of the Commonwealth. The pivotal issue is whether a transfer was made in contemplation of death. Frank M. Speakman, settlor, died on August 2, 1956, at the age of 73. On July 10, 1956, 23 days prior to his death, he transferred securities and cash valued for inheritance tax purposes at $218,151.27 to the Tradesmens Bank and Trust Company under the terms...
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