Dougherty v. Cole

In October 2008, petitioner, Alycia L. Dougherty, in her capacity as administratrix of the estate of Jane Ann Cole, filed a three-count complaint concerning the estate of her deceased mother. Count I sought a determination of (1) whether respondent, Jack Jason Cole, Alycia’s brother, caused Jane’s death and if so, (2) whether Jack was barred from receipt of Jane’s property pursuant to section 2 — 6 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Probate Act) (755 ILCS 5/2 — 6 (West 2008)), commonly referred to as the “Slayer Statute.” Count II alleged Jack wrongfully caused the death of the decedent under…