The Office of State Guardian advocates for the rights of over 5,300 disabled adults in Illinois. By law, the Office of State Guardian serves as guardian ...

A ward means a child who is placed in the legal custody of the State or other agency, institution, or entity, consistent with applicable Federal, State, or ...

7 мар. 2023 г. · A ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state.

In Illinois, a guardianship matter can be opened for a disabled adult or a minor, who is then referred to as the Ward. Guardianship law is designed to protect ...

With cases in virtually every Illinois county, the Office of State Guardian handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, ...

In Illinois wards are called “Youth in Care”. For more information, please refer to Research Guidance Document: Research Involving Children and Research ...

The Illinois Probate Act permits a state court to “appoint a guardian of the person . . . of a minor whenever it appears necessary or convenient.”83 Where the ...

A "ward" is the person who has been declared by the court to be disabled and the person for whom you have been appointed as guardian. A "Guardian ad Litem" is a ...

(k) "State Guardian" means the Office of State Guardian. (l) "Ward" means a ward as defined by the Probate Act of 1975, as now or hereafter amended ...