The Guardian Appointment Act and the Future of Guardianship Law for Minors
In 2024, Illinois plans to make significant changes to the Probate Act of 1975 including adopting the Guardian Appointment Act. The Guardianship Appointment Act or GAA is a new piece…
Adult Guardianship: What Is The Cost?
How expensive is the guardianship process? If you are appointed guardian of the person, your role is straightforward and requires an annual written report filed with the Court that explains…
Managing a Ward’s Property and Finances in a Guardianship Estate
When your loved one needs care, you can petition the court to be appointed as the Guardian of the Person and Estate. A guardian is someone who is given the…
Guardianship Training Program Requirements for Illinois Guardians
Being appointed a guardian for an adult with a disability [ward] means that you have the legal authority to make decisions for another person. A guardian has the legal duty to ensure that the ward is being properly cared for and to see that their financial affairs are being managed. There are two types of guardianships in Illinois: guardian of the person and guardian of the estate.