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To get guardianship of an adult (18 years or older), you will need to fill out several court forms and file them in court. The person you are seeking guardianship over also must be made aware of the proceedings and is entitled to participate and give their opinion.
Petitioning costs in Cook County are $50.00 for filing for person only guardianship, $70.00 for estates up to $15,000.00 and $105.00 for estates in excess of $15,000.00. Sheriff's fees are $23.00 plus $. 40 per mile for service of the petition and guardianship summons on the respondent.
Introduction. A guardian for an adult is appointed by a court to make decisions for an individual found by the court to be unable to make their own financial and personal care decisions.
The proper forms for obtaining a guardianship are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The forms must be filled out and filed before you appear in court.
In order for a guardian to be appointed, a petition must be filed in the court by an "interested person". The petition includes basic information, such as the name, date of birth and address of the person alleged to be in need of guardianship.