Feb 3, 2026 | Guardianships, Blog, Illinois
A guardian of a person with special needs has many important responsibilities, so he or she should be aware of the nature and extent of those obligations before asking a court to appoint him or her guardian. The duties of a guardian under Illinois law depend on the...
Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Guardianships, Illinois
Power of attorney and guardianship are two types of legal tools that parents of children with special needs may wish to utilize when their children become legal adults. Parents of children with special needs typically are accustomed to handling their medical,...
Jan 29, 2025 | Blog, Guardianships
If you are thinking about getting guardianship of your adult child with special needs, consider whether and when you may want to terminate that guardianship in the future. Since ending the guardianship can be difficult, you should fully understand how the process...
Jul 17, 2024 | Guardianships
The Illinois Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act (SDMA) went into effect on February 27, 2022. The purpose of the SDMA is to provide a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The SDMA allows...
Apr 3, 2024 | Blog, Guardianships, Resources
Understanding the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship is critical. When children with special needs approach age 18, parents must realize that they will soon become adults, at least as far as the law is concerned. Once your child with special...
Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, Guardianships
As the parent of a child with special needs, you must access your child’s healthcare records for various reasons. You may need access to medical records to manage your child’s medical needs or seek out new healthcare providers. You may need those records...
