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IN RE ESTATE OF KEELING

No. 3-84-0657.

133 Ill. App.3d 226 (1985)

478 N.E.2d 871

In re ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. KEELING, Deceased (Peni Keeling et al., Petitioners-Appellants, v. Lucille Keeling, Respondent-Appellee).

Appellate Court of Illinois — Third District.

Opinion filed May 14, 1985.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Paul E. Root, of Gomien & Root, of Morris, for appellants.

Alfred F. Decker, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, for appellee.

Reversed and remanded.

JUSTICE WOMBACHER delivered the opinion of the court:

Petitioners, daughters of decedent, appeal distribution of entire wrongful-death award to respondent, decedent's surviving spouse. We reverse.

Decedent (William) was killed in an automobile accident in June 1982. Respondent (Lucille), as administratrix, settled a wrongful-death claim with State Farm Insurance. The estate was awarded $100,000. Lucille, individually, received...

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