In Re Estate of Bell

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

In the Estate of Edward E. Bell, deceased, George P. Zenner brought citation proceedings to recover amounts in two joint bank accounts in the names of the decedent and his adopted son Bertram Bell. The respondent, Bertram Bell, answered the petition and a hearing was held by the court without a jury. The court held that the bank accounts should be returned to the executor of the estate. Bertram Bell appeals to this court. The record presents simply an issue of law as to the effect and operation of a joint and mutual will…