Illinois Petition For Guardianship Of Minor is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to request parental authority over a minor child. This document is used by an individual or a couple who is interested in becoming the legal guardian of a minor. The Petition must be filed with the court and must include information about the minor, the proposed guardian, and the reason why guardianship is being sought. Depending on the circumstances, there are two different types of guardianship petitions: Guardianship of the Person and Guardianship of the Estate. Guardianship of the Person is used to grant the guardian authority to make decisions about the minor’s education, healthcare, and other matters of personal welfare. Guardianship of the Estate is used to grant the guardian authority to manage the minor’s financial and property interests.