When someone has become incapacitated and there are no powers of attorney in place, the court can appoint a guardian. There are two reasons why you can contest a guardianship: The person for whom the guardianship is ordered (the ward) is not actually incapacitated The person proposed as a guardian is not competent to perform the role Accordingly, you…
In most cases, a request for guardianship over an incapacitated adult is in the best interests of that adult, and it proceeds as planned in court. However, there are certain situations in which one or more people might object to a guardianship for different reasons. The following is a brief overview of two common reasons for guardianship objections. If…
If an adult becomes incapacitated and does not have a power of attorney in place for someone to take over their affairs, it can be necessary to initiate the guardianship process. However, this process can take time – especially if someone objects – and there might be the need for a guardian to be in place immediately. Discuss the…
If you have a loved one who is struggling to care for themselves, it can be a difficult situation. In addition, if they do not have a power of attorney in place, how can someone step in and take over their affairs? In Illinois, seeking guardianship might be the right option. What is Guardianship? There are two types of…
