IN RE BIRD

No. 01-72756.

288 B.R. 546 (2002)

In re Elaine A. BIRD, Debtor.

United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. Illinois.

May 6, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lars Eric Ostling, Bloomington, IL, for Debtor.

Mariann Pogge, Springfield, IL, trustee.


OPINION

LARRY L. LESSEN, Bankruptcy Judge.

The issue before the Court is whether, and to what extent, life insurance proceeds paid to the Debtor as a result of her husband's death, are exempt under 735 ILCS 5/12-1001.

On June 20, 2001, Debtor's husband passed away. In mid-July, 2001, Debtor received life insurance proceeds in the amount of $150,000. On July 13, 2001, Debtor filed her voluntary Chapter 7 petition in bankruptcy. On her ScheduleB &...

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