In Re Estate of Burd

The former executor of Margaret P Burd’s estate, Kenneth F. Theisen (Theisen), appeals from the order of the circuit court of Lake County denying his motion to reconsider the circuit court’s order removing him as executor. We reverse.

I. BACKGROUND

Margaret Burd (Burd) had three children, Nancy Lefler, Robert Burd, and petitioner, Susan Ross. Burd signed her last will and testament on June 15, 2001. The will was witnessed by Theisen and his wife Mary Theisen. Theisen was Burd’s attorney and had also represented other members of the Burd family, including Burd’s three children, during the past…