In this article, our Winnebago County contested guardianship attorneys explain what happens at an Illinois adult guardianship hearing. We outline how Winnebago County courts determine who to name as guardian, as well as the different types of guardianship that courts can order.
Winnebago 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.