Bonge v. Risinger

CONOVER, Judge.

Jack Lee Bonge (Bonge) as executor of the estate of Hortense Bonge Hull (Hull estate) appeals the Madison Circuit Court’s judgment that Bettie Jo Risinger (Rising-er), guardian of decedent's husband Raouel Basil Hull (Raouel), had timely filed an election against decedent’s will although no prior court approval had been obtained to make such election.

We affirm.

ISSUES

This appeal presents a single issue, namely, whether the guardian of an incompetent surviving spouse must first obtain court authorization before filing on behalf of the incompetent an election to take against the…