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Adult guardianship

Guardianship of an adult is when a judge chooses a person to take care of another person who is 18 years old or older who can't make basic life decisions or manage their own property or money. Learn more here.

Learn your rights (1 resources)
Getting guardianship of an adult
Explains how to get a legal right to take care of a person who is 18 years and older.
Guide
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Other resources for the public (11 resources)
Starting a case for guardianship of an adult
Steps to get guardianship of an adult from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
How-To
Starting a case to adopt a child
Steps to adopt a child including the forms you need, an at home investigation, and how the court hearing works.
How-To
Getting guardianship of an adult
Explains how to get a legal right to take care of a person who is 18 years and older.
Guide
Confidentiality for mental and developmental disabilities
Information about privacy and protection under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
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Lawyer resources (3 resources)
Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families
Essential resource for attorneys who advise elder clients, covering issues ranging from taxes, death, and real estate to healthcare, guardianship, and adoption. Includes editable forms. 2023 edition
IICLE
Adult Guardianships, Advance Directives, and Mental Health Law
Practical resource for helping practitioners serve the needs of persons no longer able to make decisions for themselves. 2021 edition
IICLE
Estate planning forms and commentary
Explains and provides sample forms for estate planning. Includes: power of attorney for property, Illinois advance health care directives, premarital agreements, and guardianship. 2022 edition.
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