Tuesday, Jan, 12, 2021
Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 1/12/21- virtual presentation via Zoom
Wednesday, Apr, 07, 2021
[virtual presentation via Zoom] D230/Lincoln Way District
Tuesday, May, 11, 2021
Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 5/11/21
Tuesday, Jun, 08, 2021
Planning for the Future for Children and Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Virtual Webinar Series 6/8/21
Tag Archives: guardian ad litem
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?

A guardian ad litem, or guardian “for the suit”, can be appointed by the court before a guardianship hearing to act in the guardianship proceeding. The court can appoint a guardian ad litem to report to the judge about the …
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Going to Court for the Guardianship Hearing

When you seek a guardianship for a person with special needs, you must follow many of the same formalities as in a court case. Obtaining a guardianship is a serious matter because it strips the person with special needs of …
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Can a Guardian or Trustee File a Lawsuit on Behalf of an Individual with Special Needs?

An individual with special needs may need a guardian or trustee to file a lawsuit on his behalf. If it makes sense to file a lawsuit under the circumstances, the individual with special needs or relatives will need to determine …
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The Legal Procedure for Seeking Guardianship

The legal procedure for seeking guardianship of an adult with special needs in Illinois involves petitioning the court for an order appointing a guardian. Petitioners must follow court procedure exactly to receive the order. Either an “interested person” such as …
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