The Illinois Petition For appointment of Guardian For Minor is a legal document that is used to request that the court appoint a legal guardian for a minor. It is typically used when a minor is orphaned, lacks a living parent, or when a parent is otherwise unable to care for the minor. The petition must outline the reasons why the appointment of a guardian is necessary and provide the court with the necessary information about the minor. It must also provide the court with information about the proposed guardian, including their qualifications, experience, and any other information that the court deems relevant. There are two types of Illinois Petition For appointment of Guardian For Minor: petition for guardianship of the person of a minor and petition for guardianship of the estate of a minor. In a petition for guardianship of the person of a minor, the guardian is responsible for making decisions regarding the minor's wellbeing and care, such as education, health care, and other matters. In a petition for guardianship of the estate of a minor, the guardian is responsible for managing the minor's financial assets, such as investments, trust funds, and other monetary assets.