Mareskas-Palcek v. Schwartz, Wolf & Bernstein, LLP

¶ 1 The instant appeal arises from the dismissal of plaintiffs Darren Mareskas-Palcek and David Palcek's complaint for breach of fiduciary duty and conversion, which plaintiffs filed against defendants, the law firm of Schwartz, Wolf & Bernstein, LLP, and Marc Schwartz, individually. The lawsuit was based on defendants' actions during the closing of the sale of Denise E. Mareskas' (decedent) principal residence, which occurred after her death. The trial court dismissed the complaint with prejudice pursuant to section 2-619(a)(9) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (Code) ( 735 ILCS…