Illinois Adult Guardianship

In this article, we explain emergency guardianship in Illinois, including “what is emergency guardianship?”, “when is emergency guardianship necessary?”, and “how to appoint an emergency guardian.”

Advance directives are written statements by you that dictate how you want a medical decision to be made by you in the event that you can’t make it yourself. Legally, advance directives are very powerful. Once made, an advance directive is essentially a contract that even a court-appointed guardian cannot go against, even if the principal makes a directive that is disagreeable. In this article, we’ll discuss what an advance directive is, the different types of advance directives, and how advance directives can affect a guardian’s authority over healthcare decisions. 

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Illinois offers a flexible option for short-term guardianship, allowing non-parents to make care decisions for a child for up to a year with a legally witnessed written agreement. This temporary solution caters to situations like military deployment or illness, requiring consent from both parents under most circumstances. However, it's crucial to consider its suitability, especially for children needing consistent care or those with special needs, indicating the importance of thoughtful decision-making in guardianship arrangements.

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