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The court-appointment of a surrogate/substitute decision maker for a person over the age of 18 who is unable to make decisions due to any degree of incapacity is known as guardianship. When an individual hits the age of 18, they are granted all of the legal rights that adults have. A judge may appoint a guardian to protect them and make legal decisions for them if they are unable to understand or exercise their rights due to a lack of decisional ability.
August 25, 2023
In this article we explain the basics of serving as a guardian for an adult with disabilities, including: Terminology Used in Guardianship, Types of Guardianships, A Guardian of the Person’s Basic Responsibilities, Limitations on the Guardian of the Person, A Guardian of the Estate’s Basic Responsibilities, Limitations on the Guardian of the Estate, The Termination of the Guardian’s Duties, and Guardians on Standby and for a Limited Time
August 23, 2023
This article discusses recent changes to Illinois Guardianship Law, including the following topics:
August 23, 2023
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