The Illinois Petition For Appointment of Standby Guardian of a Person With a Disability is a legal document used to appoint a guardian for a person with a disability who is unable to make decisions for themselves due to a physical, mental, or emotional disability. It is used when a parent or guardian is no longer able to make decisions for the person with a disability due to their own incapacity or death. This document outlines the person’s disability, the current living situation, the proposed standby guardian’s qualifications, and the proposed duties of the standby guardian. The petition must be notarized and signed by the petitioner, and the proposed standby guardian must sign it as well. There are two types of Illinois Petition For Appointment of Standby Guardian of a Person With a Disability: a Temporary Standby Guardian and a Plenary Standby Guardian. A Temporary Standby Guardian is appointed for a specific purpose or event, such as a hospitalization or a vacation. The guardian is only appointed for a set amount of time and is responsible for making decisions for the person with a disability for that period of time. A Plenary Standby Guardian is appointed for an indefinite period of time and is responsible for making decisions for the person with a disability on an ongoing basis.