Limited Guardianship in Illinois: A Comprehensive Guide for Families
When a loved one is unable to fully manage their personal or financial affairs, guardianship can be an essential legal tool to ensure their well-being. However, not every situation requires full (plenary) guardianship, which grants [...]
Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: Understanding the Differences in Arizona
When a loved one becomes incapacitated or is unable to make responsible decisions for themselves, families often seek legal solutions to protect their assets and well-being. Two common options are conservatorship and guardianship, both court-appointed [...]
Accountability in Guardianship: Addressing Estate Fund Mismanagement for Minor Estates
For Chicago families, creating a comprehensive estate plan is essential to securing your children's financial future. But within estate planning, few aspects carry as much weight as managing a minor's inheritance. The sudden loss of [...]
Guardianship Guidebook: Rights, Responsibilities, and Obligations in the State of Illinois
The issue of guardianship is complex and fraught with myths and misconceptions. But it’s a necessary step when a person is unable to make and communicate responsible decisions regarding their care or finances due to [...]
Accountability in Guardianship: Addressing Estate Fund Mismanagement for Disabled Adults
Estate mismanagement poses a significant challenge for disabled adults who rely on these funds to secure their well-being and provide for their needs. The misuse of their financial assets can lead to dire consequences, jeopardizing [...]
Transferring a Guardianship to Another State
When we assume guardianship over another, we think about any number of things: how do we manage an addition or a change to our families? How might our changing circumstances affect us emotionally? Financially? What [...]
What Happens In A Contested Adult Guardianship?
Adult guardianship is a legal process by which an adult who has been adjudicated disabled is assigned a legal guardian. Most adult guardianships are uncontested, meaning that all parties agree on the need for guardianship [...]
Common Myths About Guardianship
The recent news of some high-profile guardianships, also referred to as conservatorships, has led to a lot of hotly contested debates on the topic. Myths abound and often lead to misunderstandings of the guardianship process [...]
What Happens At An Adult Guardianship Hearing In Illinois?
Adult guardianship is a legal process in which an adult is adjudicated legally disabled incapacitated by reason of mental disability or illness and the terms of the personal or financial guardianship are set. In an [...]
Considering Guardianship of an Elderly Parent? Ask Yourself These Questions First
While not many people like to think about all of the health and lifestyle changes that can come with aging, they are a fact of life. For millions of people here in Chicago and around [...]
In Illinois, What Is the Legal Definition of ‘Disabled’ in Guardianship?
If you’re weighing the possibility of becoming guardian to an adult loved one here in Illinois, then there are several important concepts to understand — including the legal definition of disability. In Illinois, guardianship may [...]
Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney
As we get older, it is important that we think about what will happen to our assets once we eventually pass away. Both a power of attorney and guardianship are two possibilities that help [...]
Plenary Guardianship Vs. Limited Guardianship
In Illinois, guardianship of an adult can be a healthy and proactive option for all involved. With that said, it’s important to understand that becoming a legal guardian can be a complex process, with many [...]
Guardian of the Person Vs. Guardian of the Estate
Here in Chicago, understanding the many moving parts that go into legal guardianship can be complicated, and can easily start to become overwhelming — especially if you’re navigating this tricky process for the first time. [...]