In Re Estate of Poole
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McDADE
Randy Poole appeals from the trial court’s denial of his petition to revoke letters of administration issued to Debra Jean Clausen. Randy is the acknowledged biological father of a viable fetus (later named Madison Rae Poole) being carried by Debra’s daughter, Christina Clausen. Madison was ultimately stillborn as a result of an automobile accident in which Christina was killed. Randy petitioned to revoke the letters of administration following his receipt of notice that Debra had sought leave of court to distribute the estate of Madison. Randy’s petitions were ultimately denied because the…
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2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Woods v. ColeIllinois Supreme Court · 1998
- Chrisafogeorgis v. BrandenbergIllinois Supreme Court · 1973
- Seef v. SutkusIllinois Supreme Court · 1991
- Estate of HicksIllinois Supreme Court · 1996
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