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Do you have guardianship issues in Schaumburg, Illinois? O’Flaherty Law can help with all aspects of guardianship litigation. Whether you’re initiating a challenge or defending a current guardianship, our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process.
Guardianship litigation is a legal dispute over the care and control of a minor or an incapacitated adult. Situations that might lead to guardianship litigation include:
We offer full service in guardianship litigation:
Challenging guardianship means proving the current arrangement doesn’t serve the ward’s best interest or the guardian is unfit. Defending guardianship means proving it’s still the best solution for the ward.
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In this article, our Schaumburg Guardianship attorneys explain what happens at a Schaumburg adult guardianship hearing, how courts determine whom to name as guardian and the different types of guardianship that courts can order. Schaumburg 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 article: The Illinois Adult Guardianship Process Explained.
What are the powers and duties of a Guardian of the Person? In this article, our Schaumburg Guardianship attorneys discuss what a Guardian of the Person is, what they can do and how to become one. A guardian of the person is someone appointed by the court to make non-financial decisions on behalf of a disabled or mentally incompetent adult.
The powers of a guardian of the person are very broad and subject to the review of the guardianship court which can override the guardian’s decisions if the court finds that they are not in the disabled adult’s best interests.
Adult Guardianship proceedings are cases where an individual is appointed to be responsible for the care and management of an adult who is mentally incompetent. To initiate an adult guardianship proceeding in Schaumburg, the person seeking to be guardian must file a Petition for Guardianship with the appropriate court. In this article, our Schaumburg Guardianship lawyers discuss the process of Guardianship from the petition to what happens during Schaumburg guardianship proceedings.
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