Gabbett v. Ray

On November 17, 2002, Richard W. Gabbett died testate, leaving behind approximately 220 acres of land located in Mississippi Township, Jersey County, Illinois. Gabbett’s will named Robert L. Ray, his nephew, and W. Thomas Ryder as coexecutors of the estate. On August 6, 2003, Judith K. Landers, Gabbett’s daughter, filed a petition asking the trial court to direct Ray and Ryder to distribute “Gabbett Land Trust Beneficial Interests” and referencing the land located in Mississippi Township, Jersey County, Illinois. On January 12, 2004, the court denied Lander’s petition, finding “decedent died…