The Illinois Summons for Appointment of Guardian is a legal document issued by a court to appoint a legal guardian for a minor or incapacitated adult. It is used when an individual is unable to manage their own affairs due to physical or mental incapacity. The summons is served to the proposed guardian by a sheriff or other court-designated individual. There are two types of Illinois Summons for Appointment of Guardian: an Initial Summons and a Final Summons. An Initial Summons is issued when a petition has been filed in court to appoint a guardian. It requires the proposed guardian to appear in court for the hearing on the petition. A Final Summons is issued when the court has made a decision to appoint a guardian. It requires the appointed guardian to appear in court to accept the appointment. The Illinois Summons for Appointment of Guardian includes information about the court proceedings, including the date, time, and location of the hearing. It also includes the legal rights of the proposed guardian, and any other legal requirements for accepting the appointment.