In Re Estate of Lipchik

Certain relatives of Minnie Lipchik, deceased, appeal from an order of the circuit court of Cook County dismissing their suit to set aside decedent’s will. Plaintiffs also seek review of other orders authorizing payment of attorney’s fees from estate assets and striking plaintiffs’ petition for appointment of a special administrator. The separate appeals have been consolidated for review.

Minnie Lipchik died testate on January 25, 1972, leaving three sisters as her only heirs-at-law. Decedent’s purported last will, dated January 10, 1972, named Margaret L. Rach as executor and sole beneficiary…