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Wife of Missing Adventurer Steve Fossett Asks Illinois Court to Declare Him Dead

Society & Culture (tags: death, estate, money )

Ralph
- 314 days ago - centralkansas.cox.net

CHICAGO (Associated Press) -- The wife of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who disappeared while flying his plane in September in rugged Western terrain, asked a court Monday to declare him legally dead.

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Barbara G. (16)

Monday November 26, 2007, 8:22 pm
One would think an interim executor/custodian/guardian/conservator would be put in place rather than declare the man dead after such a short time. It used to be there was a 7-year wait when someone was missing before they could be legally declared deceased. Such a statement on our society!

Kathy B. (10)

Tuesday November 27, 2007, 2:28 pm
I had to think before commenting - but still, all that comes to mind is money!!!!! If my husband went missing I would NOT want him declared dead - I would INSIST on more searching.....god only knows this family could afford it.
Like Barbara said - what happened to time limits? You can't even report a person MISSING until missing 24 hours - even if you KNOW there may be foul play.
I don't mean to sound bitter but I really think they should wait and dismiss this motion.