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05/27/2026

Guardians must encourage and support the person under guardianship’s relationships whenever appropriate.

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05/26/2026

Research shows that roughly one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need long-term care at some point in their later years.

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05/26/2026

Medicaid is a joint program between the states and the federal government, and each state is given much wider latitude to pick and choose the programs it offers residents.

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05/15/2026

If the emergency continues beyond 60 days, the court may issue a subsequent temporary order within the 120-day maximum period.

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05/13/2026

Because temporary guardianship is highly specific and time-sensitive, errors in the petition or failure to demonstrate immediate harm can result in denial

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05/08/2026

A petition for temporary guardianship may request authority for up to 120 days.

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05/07/2026

Temporary guardianship is an emergency legal remedy that allows a court to appoint a guardian for an alleged person with a disability on a short-term basis.

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05/07/2026

To request temporary guardianship, a petitioner must file a petition for temporary guardianship in the probate court, usually alongside or shortly after filing a petition for plenary or limited guardianship.

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When a loved one suddenly loses the ability to make safe decisions due to illness, injury, waiting for a long term guardianship proceeding may not be feasible.

05/05/2026

Moving the person under guardianship out of Illinois requires a petition and court approval before relocation.

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04/30/2026

As a guardian of the person in Illinois, you must act in good faith, exercise reasonable care, and make decisions that prioritize the person under guardianship’s well-being, independence, and dignity.

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When a loved one is no longer able to make informed decisions, serving as a guardian of the person can be both a privilege and a responsibility.

04/28/2026

Change of residential placement often requires court approval, especially if it substantially alters the person under guardianship’s living situation.

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