Illinois Petition For Guardian Minor

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IL-227A
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Petition For Guardian Minor

The Illinois Petition For Guardian Minor is a legal form used by the state of Illinois to appoint a guardian for a minor who is unable to make decisions for themselves. This form is also required to be filed when a parent is unable to care for their minor child due to illness, death, or other circumstances. The Petition for Guardian Minor must be filed with the court in the county in which the minor resides. There are two types of Illinois Petition For Guardian Minor: Petition for Guardian of the Person and Petition for Guardian of the Estate. The Petition for Guardian of the Person requests that the court appoint a guardian to make all decisions related to the care and maintenance of the minor, such as medical, educational, and living arrangements. The Petition for Guardian of the Estate requests that the court appoint a guardian to manage the minor's finances, such as investments, real estate, and other assets.

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Once the case is filed, it usually takes from 14 days to two months for a decision to be reached by the court.

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 before you appear in court.

INITIATING THE LEGAL PROCESS. Guardianship is a court-created responsibility. 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

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.

Letters of Office in Illinois Guardianship Proceedings Letters of Office is a document issued by the court to show to third parties that the guardian has power to make decisions on behalf of the ward. These will typically be prepared by the guardian and presented to the judge's clerk for issuance and filing.

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Illinois Petition For Guardian Minor