Winnebago County Guardianship Litigation Attorneys | Contested Guardianship Lawyers Winnebago County, IL

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.

Read the full article on Winnebago County contested guardianship hearings by our Winnebago County guardianship litigation lawyers.

What are the powers and duties of a Guardian of the Person? In this article, our Winnebago County guardianship attorneys discuss what a Guardian of the Person is, what legal powers they have, 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.

Read the full article by our Winnebago County guardianship litigation attorneys on the powers and duties of guardians.

In this article, our Winnebago County guardianship lawyers discuss the process of guardianship, from the petition to what happens during guardianship proceedings.

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 Winnebago County, the person seeking to be guardian must file a Petition for Guardianship with the appropriate court.

To find out more about what you'd need to file a petition for adult guardianship, read the full article by our Winnebago County disputed guardianship attorneys.