Illinois Adult Guardianship

In this article we explain how to terminate a guardianship of a disabled adult in Illinois. A guardian may be appointed to make personal and/or financial decisions on behalf of a disabled adult if a court determines that a potential ward lacks the mental or physical capacity to make such decisions for himself or herself. However, if the ward regains the capacity to make such decisions, the guardianship may be terminated or modified to restore the decision making rights of the disabled adult. This is known as restoration.

In this article we discuss guardianship of adults with disabilities. We’ll explain HB 4686, a law that went into effect in 2019 that bans the court from appointing guardians who are employees of an agency that provides residential services to the ward. We’ll answer the questions, “What is a court-appointed guardian of someone with disabilities,” and “Who can serve as a guardian of a person with disabilities?”

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In this article we explain the basics of serving as a guardian for an adult with disabilities, including:   Terminology Used in Guardianship, Types of Guardianships, A Guardian of the Person’s Basic Responsibilities, Limitations on the Guardian of the Person, A Guardian of the Estate’s Basic Responsibilities, Limitations on the Guardian of the Estate, The Termination of the Guardian’s Duties, and Guardians on Standby and for a Limited Time  

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