In re Estate of Bishop

On November 27, 2000, Hazel Lacy and Janetta Collins filed in the circuit court of Lake County a petition to appoint a guardian for their mother, Henrietta Bishop, and to have Henrietta adjudicated a disabled person. On December 4, 2000, the court appointed attorney William Franks as guardian ad litem for Henrietta. Henrietta’s son, Dwayne Bishop, challenged the petition and, alternatively, sought to be appointed as Henrietta’s guardian. On March 9, 2001, the parties withdrew their petitions and the court dismissed the matter and discharged the guardian ad litem. Attorney Franks subsequently…