Serafin v. Serafin

PRESIDING JUSTICE McLAREN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Respondent, Rita Mary Serafín, a/k/a Rita Mary Krolopp, a/k/a Rita Mary Seraphim, appeals from the order of the circuit court of McHenry County directing her to pay the fees of the guardian ad litem, John E. Ridgway. We affirm.

Petitioners, Joseph and John Krolopp, filed a petition for the appointment of a guardian of the estate of their mother, Rita Mary Serafin. The petition averred that it was brought to preserve the financial and personal well being of Rita, who was believed to suffer from a chronic mental disturbance or…