Illinois Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For Disabled Person is a legal document used to request the appointment of a guardian for an individual who is unable to care for themselves due to a disability or mental illness. This document is submitted to the court for consideration and must be signed by the petitioner. The petitioner must provide evidence that the individual is unable to care for themselves and needs assistance in order to stay safe and healthy. There are two main types of Illinois Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For Disabled Person: guardianship for minor children and guardianship for adults. Guardianship for minor children is granted by the court to appoint an adult to make decisions on behalf of the minor child. Guardianship for adults is granted to appoint an adult to make decisions on behalf of the disabled adult. Both types of petitions require detailed information about the individual, the proposed guardian, and the relationship between the two.