Friday, Aug, 19, 2022
MDF’s “Ask the Expert” series – August 19th, 2022 @ 2:00pm CST ‘Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships and Estate Planning’ Webinar
Monday, Aug, 22, 2022
Virtual Webinar – Monday August 22nd, 2022: 9:00am – 1:00pm “Special Needs Estate & Future Planning” – Hosted by The Arc of Illinois
Tuesday, Sep, 13, 2022
IN-PERSON Presentation: September 13th, 2022 – hosted by ‘Chicago Council on Planned Giving Program’
Monday, Oct, 17, 2022
Options Fair: October 17th, 2022 – Downers Grove South High School 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct, 26, 2022
Presentation on ‘Special Needs Trusts’ Via: Zoom and hosted by The Arlington Heights Memorial Library. October 26th, 2022 @ 7:00pm
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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