The Illinois Petition for Guardian-Person Only is a legal document used to request the appointment of a guardian for an adult who has been determined to be incapable of making their own decisions. The petition must be filed in the court of the county where the petitioner lives. The petitioner must provide proof of residency and a doctor's diagnosis of the individual's incapacity. There are two types of Illinois Petition for Guardian-Person Only: Temporary Guardianship and Permanent Guardianship. A Temporary Guardianship is a temporary guardianship that can be requested for up to six months and is used for emergency situations. A Permanent Guardianship is a long-term guardianship that is requested for periods of six months or longer and requires a hearing. The Illinois Petition for Guardian-Person Only must include information on the petitioner, the incapacitated adult, and the proposed guardian. It must also include information about the adult's assets, medical condition, and living situation. The petitioner must also provide proof of the individual's incapacity. Once the petition is filed, the court will review the information and determine whether to appoint a guardian.