Legal Opinion

Adam L. Morris

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Illinois

Decided January 13, 2023No. 21-30468Unknown

1Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS IN RE: In Proceedings Under Chapter 7 ADAM L. MORRIS Case No. 21-30468 Debtor(s). OPINION This case presents the issue of whether a Debtor may exempt a contingent interest in a trust pursuant to Section 5/2-1403 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure. (735 ILCS 5/2-1403 (1999)). FACTS The following facts are not in dispute. On July 27, 1987, Debtor Adam Morris’ great- grandparents, William J. Diel and Eris L. Diehl (“Grantors”), created the Diehl Family Trust (“Trust”). Both Grantors are now deceased. Pursuant to…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. United States v. Whiting Pools, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1983
  2. Law v. SiegelSupreme Court of the United States · 2014
  3. In the Matter of Daniel J. YONIKUS and Carolyn S. Yonikus, Debtors. Appeal of Daniel J. YONIKUSCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1993
  4. In Re Marriage of LogstonIllinois Supreme Court · 1984
  5. Illinois State Treausrer v. Illinois Workers' Compensation CommissionIllinois Supreme Court · 2015

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