Rosenbrock v. Mussman

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STENGEL

delivered the opinion of the court:

When John Rosenbrock died in 1973, he was survived by his widow Emma, his son Arnold, and his three daughters, Martha Heldt, Lorna Mussman, and Velma Wille. In his will John named Emma and Arnold to be co-executors of his estate. Among the provisions of the will was the devise to Emma of an undivided one-half interest in his 140-acre farm. The remainder of the estate, including bonds, shares of stock, the rest of the farm, and a residence in the Village of Grant Park, Hlinois, was placed in trust with son Arnold and daughter…