Estate of Richmond v. Mercantile National Bank

On May 29, 1934, Joseph F. Richmond of Chicago executed his last will and testament. He died on February 24,1950. On April 12,1950, the will was proven and letters testamentary issued to the Mercantile National Bank of Chicago, as executor. On January 18, 1951, a complaint in chancery was filed in the circuit court of Cook county for the purpose of construing the will, and on May 18, 1951, a decree was entered construing the will. On September 19, 1951, the executor filed its second and final report and account in the probate court. Objections to the final report and account were filed by…