You have three adult children – and the youngest has a serious disability that will never allow them to live a fully independent life. You know that you won’t live forever, and you need someone to step in as guardian for your youngest once you’re gone. Should you ask...
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Guardianship
If you have a new child, update your estate plan
There are a number of times when it’s appropriate to update your estate plan. One of those times is when you bring a new child into your family. Whether you’ve adopted them or they are a biological child of your own, now is a good time to address their needs in an...
What authority comes with an adult guardianship in Illinois?
If you were to judge guardianship based on the stories that make the news, you might think that it is an inappropriate system that allows people to financially manipulate and control others. The stories about abuses of guardianship make it seem like a way to control...
Stepping up when a child with special needs turns 18 years of age
As the biological or adoptive parent of a child with special needs, you have had full authority over most everything throughout their life. Even at points where neurotypical children might start exerting their independence and autonomy, your child may still require...
What should you look for in a guardian for your child?
Hopefully, you will never need to call upon the person you name as guardian of your child. Yet, as parents, you need to name one just in case the unthinkable happens and your child is left parentless. Choosing who could step in and raise your child is a big decision,...
Guardianships vs. conservatorships: understanding the difference in Illinois
If you have a loved one in your life who has special needs, you might have reached the point where you need to consider establishing a guardianship. After all, some adults have disabilities that leave them unable to make medical, financial or legal decisions in their...