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755 ILCS 5/11a-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-8)Sec. 11a-8. Petition. The petition  for adjudication of disability and for the  appointment of a guardian of the estate or the person or both of an alleged  person with a disability must state, if known or reasonably ascertainable: (a) the  relationship  and interest of the petitioner to the respondent; (b) the name, date of  birth, and place  of residence of the respondent; (c) the reasons for the guardianship;  (d) the name and post office address of the respondent's guardian, if  any, or of the respondent's agent or agents appointed under the Illinois  Power  of Attorney Act, if any; (e) the name and post office addresses of the  nearest relatives of  the respondent in the following order: (1) the spouse and adult  children, parents and adult brothers and  sisters, if any; if none, (2) nearest adult kindred known to  the  petitioner; (f) the name and address of the person with whom or the  facility in which the respondent is residing; (g) the approximate value  of the personal and real estate; (h) the amount of the anticipated annual gross  income and other receipts; (i) the name, post office address and in case  of an individual, the age, relationship to the respondent and occupation of  the proposed guardian.  In addition, if the petition seeks the appointment of a previously appointed  standby guardian as guardian of the person with a disability, the petition must also  state: (j) the facts concerning the standby guardian's previous appointment and  (k) the date of death of the guardian of the person with a disability or the facts concerning  the consent of the guardian of the person with a disability to the appointment of the standby  guardian as guardian, or the willingness and ability of the  guardian of the person with a disability to make and carry out day-to-day care decisions concerning the  person with a disability.  A petition for adjudication of disability and the appointment of a guardian  of the estate or the person  or both of an alleged person with a disability may not be dismissed or  withdrawn without  leave of the court. A petitioner who seeks to revoke or construe a power of attorney for the alleged person with a disability, or review the agent's conduct, shall do so in conformity with the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, and as set forth in subsection (c) of Section 11a-17 and subsection (e) of Section 11a-18 of this Act.   (Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-8.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-8.1. Petition for standby guardian of the person with a disability. The  petition for appointment of a standby guardian of the person or the estate, or  both, of a person with a disability must state, if known: (a) the name, date of birth,  and  residence of the person with a disability; (b) the names and post office addresses of  the nearest relatives of the person with a disability in the following order:  (1) the  spouse and adult children, parents and adult brothers and sisters, if any; if  none, (2) nearest adult kindred known to the petitioner; (c) the name and post  office address of the  person having guardianship of the person with a disability, and of any person or persons  acting as agents of the person with a disability under  the Illinois Power of Attorney Act; (d) the name, post office  address, and, in case of any individual, the age and occupation of the proposed  standby guardian; (e) the preference of the person with a disability as to the choice of  standby guardian; (f) the facts concerning the consent of the guardian of the person with a disability to the appointment of the standby guardian, or the  willingness and ability of the guardian of the person with a disability to make and  carry out day-to-day care decisions concerning the person with a disability; (g) the  facts concerning the execution or admission to probate of the written  designation of the standby guardian, if any, a copy of which shall be attached  to or filed with the petition; (h) the facts concerning any guardianship  court actions pending concerning the person with a disability; and (i) the facts  concerning the willingness of the proposed standby  guardian to serve, and in the case of the Office of State Guardian and any  public guardian, evidence of a written acceptance to serve signed by the State  Guardian or public guardian or an authorized representative of the State  Guardian or public guardian, consistent with subsection (b) of Section  11a-3.1.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-10.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-10.1)Sec. 11a-10.1. Domestic Violence: Order of Protection. An order of  protection, as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, may be issued in conjunction with a proceeding for  adjudication of disability and appointment of guardian if the petition for  an order of protection alleges that a person who is party to or the subject  of the proceeding has been abused by or has abused a family or household  member or has been neglected or exploited as defined in the Illinois  Domestic Violence Act of 1986.If the subject of the order of protection is a high-risk adult with  disabilities for whom a guardian has been appointed, the court may appoint  a temporary substitute guardian under the provisions of this Act.  The  court shall appoint a temporary substitute guardian if the appointed  guardian is named as a respondent in a petition for an order of protection  under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. The  Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 shall govern the issuance,  enforcement and recording of orders of protection issued under this Section.  (Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-10.2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-10.2. Procedure for appointment of a standby guardian or a  guardian of a person with a disability.  In any proceeding for the appointment of a  standby guardian or a guardian the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to  represent the person with a disability in the proceeding.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-11)Sec. 11a-11. Hearing.(a) The respondent is entitled to be represented by counsel, to demand a  jury of 6 persons, to present evidence, and to confront and cross-examine all  witnesses.  The hearing may be closed to the public on request of the  respondent, the guardian ad litem, or appointed or other counsel for the respondent.  Unless excused by the court  upon a showing that the respondent refuses to be present or will suffer harm  if required to attend, the respondent shall be present  at the hearing.(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).(d) In an uncontested proceeding for the appointment of a guardian the  person who prepared the report required by Section 11a-9 will only be required  to testify at trial upon order of court for cause shown.(e) At the hearing the court shall inquire regarding: (1) the nature  and extent of respondent's general intellectual and physical  functioning; (2) the extent of the impairment of his adaptive behavior  if he is a person with a developmental disability, or the nature and severity  of his mental illness if he is a person with mental illness; (3) the  understanding and capacity of the respondent to make and communicate  responsible decisions concerning his person; (4) the capacity of the respondent  to manage his estate and his financial affairs; (5) the appropriateness of  proposed and alternate living arrangements; (6) the impact of the  disability upon the respondent's functioning in the basic activities of daily  living and the important decisions faced by the respondent or normally faced by  adult members of the respondent's community; and (7)  any other area of  inquiry deemed appropriate by the court.(f) An authenticated transcript of the evidence taken in a judicial  proceeding concerning the respondent under the Mental Health and Developmental  Disabilities Code is admissible in evidence at the hearing.(g) If the petition is for the appointment of a guardian for a  beneficiary of the Veterans Administration who has a disability, a certificate of  the Administrator of Veterans Affairs or his representative stating that  the beneficiary has been determined to be incompetent by the Veterans  Administration on examination in accordance with the laws and  regulations governing the Veterans Administration in effect upon the  date of the issuance of the certificate and that the appointment of a  guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any money due the  beneficiary by the Veterans Administration, is admissible in evidence at the  hearing.  (Source: P.A. 98-1094, eff. 1-1-15; 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-11.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-11.5. Video conferencing. Any circuit court of this State may adopt rules consistent with the rules of the Supreme Court of this State permitting the use of video conferencing equipment in any hearing under Section 11a-11. No rule shall preclude a party from seeking the presentation of testimony in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 241.  (Source: P.A. 100-427, eff. 1-1-18.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-13)Sec. 11a-13. Costs in certain cases.)(a)  No costs may be taxed or charged  by any public officer in any proceeding for the appointment of a  guardian or for any subsequent proceeding or report made in pursuance of  the appointment when the primary purpose of the appointment is as set forth  in Section 11-11 or is the management of the estate of a person with a mental disability who resides  in a state mental health or developmental disabilities facility when the  value of the personal estate does not exceed $1,000.(b) No costs shall be taxed or charged against the Office of the State  Guardian by any public officer in any proceeding for the appointment of  a guardian or for any subsequent proceeding or report made in pursuance  of the appointment.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-13.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-13.5. Guardian fees. A guardian is entitled to reasonable and appropriate compensation for services related to guardianship duties, but all fees must be reviewed and approved by the court pursuant to a fee petition.  In considering the reasonableness of any fee petition brought by a guardian under this Section, the court shall consider the following:(1)   the powers and duties assigned to the guardian     by the court;(2)   the necessity of any services provided;(3)   the time required, the degree of difficulty,     and the experience needed to complete the task;(4)   the needs of the ward and the costs of     alternatives; and(5)   other facts and circumstances material to the     best interests of the ward or his or her estate.Upon the death of the ward, fees and costs awarded under this Section shall be considered as a first-class claim for administrative expenses as set forth in Section 18-10 and may be paid from the guardianship estate or from the decedent's estate.  (Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-14)Sec. 11a-14.         Legal disabilities of ward.)  (a) An order appointing a  limited guardian of the person under this Article removes from the  ward only that authority provided under Section 11a-17  which is specifically conferred on the limited guardian by the order.(b) An order appointing a limited guardian of the estate under this  Article confers on the limited guardian the authority provided under Section  11a-18 not specifically reserved to the ward.(c) The appointment of a limited guardian under this Article  shall not constitute a finding of legal incompetence.(d) An order appointing a plenary guardian under this Article confers  on the plenary guardian  of the person the authority provided under Section 11a-17 and on the plenary  guardian of the estate the authority provided under Section 11a-18.    (Source: P.A. 81-795.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-14.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-14.1)Sec. 11a-14.1.         Residential placement.)  No guardian appointed under this  Article, except for duly appointed Public Guardians and the Office of State  Guardian, shall have the power, unless specified by court order, to place  his ward in a residential facility.  The guardianship order may specify  the conditions on which the guardian may admit the ward to a residential  facility without further court order.  In making residential placement decisions, the guardian shall  make decisions in conformity with the preferences of the ward unless the  guardian is reasonably certain that the decisions will result in substantial  harm to the ward or to the ward's estate. When the preferences of the ward  cannot be ascertained or where they will result in substantial harm to the  ward or to the ward's estate, the guardian shall make decisions with respect to  the ward's placement which are in the best interests of the ward.  The guardian  shall not remove the ward from his or her home or separate the ward from family  and friends unless such removal is necessary to prevent substantial harm to the  ward  or to the ward's estate.  The guardian  shall have a duty to investigate the availability of reasonable residential  alternatives. The guardian shall monitor the placement of the ward on an  on-going basis to ensure its continued appropriateness, and shall pursue  appropriate alternatives as needed.    (Source: P.A. 90-250, eff. 7-29-97.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-15)Sec. 11a-15.         Successor guardian.)  Upon the death, incapacity, resignation  or removal of a guardian of the estate or person of a living ward, the  court shall appoint a  successor guardian or terminate the adjudication of disability. The  powers and duties of the successor guardian  shall be the same as those of the predecessor  guardian unless  otherwise modified.    (Source: P.A. 81-795.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-16)Sec. 11a-16. Testamentary guardian.)  A parent of a person with a disability may  designate  by will a person, corporation or public agency qualified to act under  Section 11a-5, to be appointed as guardian or as successor guardian of the  person or of the estate or both of that person.  If a conservator appointed  under a prior law or a guardian appointed under this Article is acting at  the time of the death of the parent, the designation shall become effective  only upon the death, incapacity, resignation or removal of the conservator  or guardian.  If no conservator or guardian is acting at the time of the  death of the parent, the person, corporation or public agency so designated  or any other person may petition the court having jurisdiction over the  person or estate or both of the child for the appointment of the one so  designated.  The designation shall be proved in the manner provided for  proof of will.  Admission of the will to probate in any other jurisdiction  shall be conclusive proof of the validity of the designation.  If the court  finds that the appointment of the one so designated will serve the best  interests and welfare of the ward, it shall appoint the one so designated.  The selection of a guardian shall be in the discretion of the court, whether  or not a designation is made.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-18.2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-18.2. Duties of standby guardian of a person with a disability.(a) Before a standby guardian of a person with a disability may act, the standby  guardian must be appointed by the court of the proper county and, in the case  of a standby guardian of the estate of the person with a disability, the standby guardian  must give the bond prescribed in subsection (c) of Section 11a-3.1 and Section  12-2.(b) The standby guardian shall not have any duties or authority to act until  the standby guardian receives knowledge of the death or consent of the guardian of the person with a disability, or the inability of the guardian of the person with a disability to make  and carry out day-to-day care decisions concerning the person with a disability   for whom the standby guardian has been appointed.  This inability of the   guardian of the person with a disability to make and carry out day-to-day care  decisions may be communicated either by the guardian's own admission or by the  written certification of the guardian's attending physician.  Immediately upon  receipt of that knowledge, the standby guardian shall assume all duties as  guardian of the person with a disability as previously determined by the order  appointing the standby guardian, and as set forth in Sections 11a-17 and  11a-18, and the standby guardian of the person shall have the authority to act  as guardian of the person without direction of court for a period of up to 60  days, provided that the authority of the standby guardian may be limited or  terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction.(c) Within 60 days of the standby guardian's receipt of knowledge of the  death or consent of the guardian of the person with a disability, or the inability of the   guardian of the person with a disability to make and carry out day-to-day care decisions  concerning the person with a disability, the standby guardian shall file or cause to be  filed a petition for the appointment of a guardian of the person or estate, or  both, of the person with a disability under Section 11a-3.  (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-18.3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

Sec. 11a-18.3. Duties of short-term guardian of a person with a disability.(a) Immediately upon the effective date of the appointment of a short-term  guardian, the short-term guardian shall assume all duties as short-term  guardian of the person with a disability as provided in this Section.   The short-term  guardian of the person shall have authority to act as short-term guardian,  without direction of the court, for the duration of the appointment, which in  no case shall exceed a cumulative total of 60 days in any 12-month period for  all short-term guardians appointed by the guardian. The authority of the  short-term guardian may be limited or terminated by a court of competent  jurisdiction.(b) Unless further specifically limited by the instrument appointing the  short-term guardian, a short-term guardian shall have the authority to act as a  guardian of the person of a person with a disability as prescribed in Section 11a-17,  but shall not have any authority to act as guardian of the estate of a person with a disability, except that a short-term guardian shall have the authority to apply for  and receive on behalf of the person with a disability benefits to which the person with a disability may be entitled from or under federal, State, or local organizations or  programs.  (Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)
755 ILCS 5/11a-19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 755 - ESTATES|755 ILCS 5/ - Probate Act of 1975.|Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

 (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-19)Sec. 11a-19. Notice of right to seek modification. At the time of  the appointment of a guardian the court shall inform the ward of his  right under Section 11a-20 to petition for termination  of adjudication of disability, revocation of the letters of guardianship  of the estate or person, or both, or modification of the duties of the guardian  and shall give the ward a written statement explaining this right and the  procedures for petitioning the court.  The notice shall be in large type and shall be in a format substantially similar to  the following:  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ... JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS ... COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF)) .....................,)   CASE NO. .... a Person with a Disability,) NOTICE TO WARD OF RIGHT TO SEEK MODIFICATION [Insert name] was appointed your Guardian of the Person on [insert date].[Insert name] was appointed your Guardian of the Estate on [insert date].You have the right to ask the court to dismiss this guardianship, to revoke the power of this guardian to act for you, or to modify the duties of any such guardian.You, or someone on your behalf, can make this request, even by an informal letter, a telephone call, or a visit to the court.  You should send your letter to the court at the following address; [insert name of judge and mailing address of courthouse].The court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to investigate and report to the court.  You have the right to have a lawyer appointed for you, to have a hearing before the court, to have a jury of six persons decide the facts, to present evidence and tell your story, and to ask witnesses any questions in cross-examination.Entered this.....day of.............., 20.....................JUDGE[..]At the time of the appointment of the Guardian in this cause, the court informed the ward of his or her rights under Section 11a-20 of the Illinois Probate Act and gave the ward, in open court, the above-written notice explaining these rights and procedures. or [..]The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall mail a copy of the above-written notice to the above-named person with a disability at the residence address set forth in the petition filed herein. Copy Mailed:...................................................................................Clerk of the Circuit Court[END OF FORM](Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22.)