Lincoln Park Guardianship Attorneys | Guardianship Dispute Lawyers, Lincoln Park IL

Guardianship matters are court cases where an individual is appointed to be responsible for the personal care and management of the finances of an minor, adult or a person who requires special needs and who is mentally incompetent. To initiate an adult guardianship proceeding in Lincoln Park, the person requesting guardianship must file a Petition for Guardianship with the appropriate court. 

A Petition for Guardianship must contain the appropriate information:

• The relationship of the person filing the petition to the person over whom guardianship is sought.
• The name, place of residence, and date of birth of the respondent.
• The reason that guardianship is being sought;
• The names and addresses of any current guardian or agents appointed in the respondent’s healthcare or financial powers of attorney;
• The name and addresses of the spouse, adult children, parents, and adult siblings of the respondent.  If none of these are living, then the nearest adult relatives of the respondent should be listed.
• The name address of the person or institution with which the respondent is currently residing.
• The approximate value of the respondent’s assets.
• The expected annual income of the respondent.  
• The following information for the proposed guardian: name, address, age, occupation, and relationship to the respondent.

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If there is a reason that the petitioner cannot obtain a physician’s report prior to filing your petition, they can file the petition without an accompanying medical report and request that the court issue an order requiring a medical examination for the purpose of obtaining a physician’s report.  

Read more from our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys on the Lincoln Park guardianship process.

Our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys explain the importance estate planning is when you have minor children. They also discuss the relevant plans, approaches and mindset needed to create a detailed and well-executed estate plan that eliminates worry.

Whether involved in a contested or uncontested proceeding to be named the guardian of a minor child, we understand that this is one of the highest priorities in your life. Our skill, experience, and communication will give you peace of mind while we put you in the best position to succeed.  We will pursue every avenue and resource available to us to bring your matter to an efficient and cost-effective resolution.

Read the entire article by our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys on guardianship for minor children in Lincoln Park.

To be a guardian, a guardianship proceeding must be filed with the appropriate circuit court. Guardianship may be granted if your loved one is unable to communicate appropriate decisions regarding personal or financial matters. This can be due to a number of factors including:

• Mental illness
• Age
• Mental or physical disability; or 
• Poor life choices such as "gambling, idleness, debauchery, or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs."  

To be named a guardian, you will be required to obtain an experienced's report certifying that the guardianship is appropriate.  The appropriate forms for Lincoln Park are found on the Cook County Circuit Clerk's website.  The report needs to be reviewed carefully to ensure that the experienced's certifications are accurate, and the correct type of guardianship (limited or total/plenary guardianship) is recommended. 

Read an article by our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys explaining more about the adult guardianship process in Lincoln Park.