An Illinois Order For Payment To Ward at Majority is a court order issued by a judge that orders a party to make payments to a ward (minor) who has reached the age of majority (18 years old). The purpose of this order is to provide financial support to the ward until he or she reaches the age of majority. The judge will decide the amount and frequency of payments, as well as the length of time for which payments will be made. There are two types of Illinois Order For Payment To Ward at Majority: Lump Sum Order and Ongoing Order. A Lump Sum Order requires the paying party to make a single payment to the ward upon the ward reaching the age of majority. An Ongoing Order requires the paying party to make periodic payments until the ward reaches the age of majority.