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<p class="MsoNormal">Wow, very interesting. I think from a strictly legal perspective the residuary clause will need to be considered if there was no division in the findings – was the step-mother the PR as well? That would be an issue to focus on in settlement
for the beneficiaries – her fiduciary duty runs to them as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I realize I haven’t answered your question – I will be following to see the responses you get.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>John Keckemet<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 1, 2019 4:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com' <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Wrongful death apportionment<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am looking for someone to represent the adult children of a decedent. Decedent died as the result of an accident. The estate sued the driver and rec’d a large recovery. Probate counsel is proposing a 90/10 split between surviving spouse/stepmother
and the adult children. Does anyone have experience in determining and negotiating the apportionment? Any recommendations? Thanks.
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<p class="MsoNormal">John Keckemet<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lirhus & Keckemet LLP<o:p></o:p></p>
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