Guardianship for Individuals With Disabilities

Guardianship for Individuals With Disabilities

In Illinois, a parent is also considered the legal guardian of his or her child until the child turns 18. Guardians have the legal right to make important decisions for a child such as choosing medical care and handling financial situations. Professionals like school...
How Is a Guardianship Different from a Power of Attorney?

How Is a Guardianship Different from a Power of Attorney?

When your child with special needs turns age 18, you may lose all ability to assist with healthcare and financial decisions if you do not take a few crucial steps. At 18, the government considers your child an adult and will prevent you from accessing medical...
Ending a Guardianship: How and When to Do It

Ending a Guardianship: How and When to Do It

When you are deciding whether to pursue guardianship for your adult child with special needs, you should learn about ending a guardianship. You may realize that since ending a guardianship is difficult, you might be better off waiting to seek one in the first place....
The Legal Procedure for Seeking Guardianship

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 a...

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