An Illinois Order Appointing Guardian is a court document issued by the Circuit Court of Illinois that appoints an individual to act as a guardian for a minor or incapacitated person. The court order must include the name and address of the guardian, the name and address of the person for whom the guardian is appointed, and the scope of authority granted to the guardian. Depending on the needs of the person for whom the guardian is appointed, the court may grant a guardian broad authority over the person’s financial and/or personal affairs. Different types of Illinois Order Appointing Guardian include: • Guardianship of a Minor: This type of guardianship is granted when a minor is under the age of 18 and needs a guardian to manage his or her affairs. • Guardianship of an Adult: This type of guardianship is granted when an adult is incapacitated and needs a guardian to manage his or her personal and/or financial affairs. • Temporary Guardianship: This type of guardianship is granted when the court determines that a guardian must be appointed on a temporary basis. It may be granted for a specified period of time or until a hearing is held to determine if a permanent guardianship should be granted. • Limited Guardianship: This type of guardianship is granted when the court determines that a guardian should be appointed to manage only certain aspects of the person’s affairs. • Plenary Guardianship: This type of guardianship is granted when the court determines that a guardian should be appointed to manage all aspects of the person’s affairs.