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.
Using Guardianship Proceedings to Protect Your Elderly Loved One
Guardianship proceedings are complicated and involved, but for many families they provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that an elderly loved one is being protected and well cared for.
Conservatorship in Illinois
The term “conservatorship” means the court process in which a person is appointed to manage the financial affairs of another person.
Using Guardianship Proceedings to Protect Your Elderly Loved One
If you have a loved one who still lives independently but you believe that they are vulnerable to thieves and financial predators, guardianship may be appropriate to protect them.