Ralph v. Pryor (In Re Estate of Pryor)

*773 ¶ 1 Kathy Ralph (petitioner) appeals from the trial court's decision denying her request for the appointment of a special representative for decedent's estate.

¶ 2 FACTS

¶ 3 The decedent, Ethel Marie Pryor, died on September 3, 2012, at age 86. On March 5, 2013, the circuit court issued an order appointing Michael Pryor as legal representative of the decedent's estate.

¶ 4 On February 11, 2015, petitioner filed a declaratory judgment action related to decedent's estate pursuant to section 2-701 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code). 735 ILCS 5/2-701 (West 2014). The complaint seeking…