In this article, our Sangamon County contested guardianship attorneys explain what happens at a Sangamon County adult guardianship hearing. The process outlines how courts determine whom to name as guardian and the different types of guardianship that courts can order. Sangamon County court hearings on adult guardianship determine whether to appoint a guardian for a mentally incompetent adult. For some foundational knowledge about the adult guardianship process, check out our supplemental article: The Illinois Adult Guardianship Process Explained.