In re Estate of Jolliff

Edith Porter appeals the Cook County circuit court’s order holding section 18 — 1.1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/18 — 1.1 (West 2000)) unconstitutional and dismissing her statutory custodial claim under that section. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

In 1970, Willie Jolliff and his wife, Dorothy, separated, but subsequently never divorced. On March 28, 1977, Willie was completely disabled after suffering a brain stem injury in a motor vehicle accident. Three months later, Porter, Willie’s sister, was appointed conservator of his person and estate. Willie resided in either a hospital…