Seasoned Oak Brook Guardianships Services
When you are concerned about a vulnerable adult with disabilities, one of your biggest concerns may be having the legal authority to provide proper care for them. With guidance through your guardianship needs, you can develop a plan that protects your loved ones.
At Kogut Novak & Kaminski, LLC, we offer comprehensive legal support for guardianship proceedings for clients throughout Cook and DuPage Counties in Illinois, guiding families through the complexities of establishing guardianships for adults with disabilities. Our guardianship attorneys provide detailed advice and representation, ensuring that clients are well-prepared for the legal journey ahead.
Petitions For Adult Guardianships In Illinois
Initiating guardianship proceedings for disabled adults involves several critical steps. Anyone tied to the ward’s welfare can seek guardianship over them, but the process requires thorough documentation, including medical reports and comprehensive evaluations, to establish incapacity under Illinois law.
Our guardianship lawyers can help you through every step of the process to ensure you are compliant with all legal requirements. We can also help you understand the role of the guardian ad litem. Applicants for this guardianship can expect court hearings addressing common concerns from family members about cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities or decision-making capacity issues.
Contested Guardianship Proceedings And Litigation
Disputed guardianship cases present unique challenges, including objections to the necessity of guardianship, competing petitions from family members and conflicts over who should serve as guardian. We handle the litigation process for contested cases, including discovery procedures, expert testimony and evidentiary hearings.
We can address any objections related to capacity assessment, allegations of undue influence and proposed guardians with conflicts of interest. As your legal representation, we can help you prepare for the emotional and legal challenges of a guardianship dispute while highlighting the importance of having experienced representation at your side.
Power Of Attorney Disputes And Guardianship Alternatives
Power of attorney arrangements often intersect with guardianship proceedings, especially when POA documents are questioned or agents are alleged to be acting improperly. If there is an existing POA arrangement in place, it can interfere with any guardianship proceedings. In these situations, we can pursue revocation or agent removal and accounting proceedings against agents who misuse authority. Our goal in any case we work on is to defend the needs of the vulnerable adults involved.
Commonly Asked Guardianship Questions
As we assist clients through estate and guardianship issues, they often have questions. When we assist clients with their legal needs, our lawyers can also answer questions such as:
What are the steps in the guardianship process?
The process involves petitioning the court, providing documentation, notifying interested parties, and attending court hearings.
Do Illinois guardianship requirements differ from other states?
Yes, Illinois has specific legal standards and procedures that may vary from other states.
How do you decipher if a person needs a guardian?
A comprehensive evaluation of the individual’s decision-making capacity, medical reports and ability to manage personal affairs help determine the need for a guardian.
Choose A Committed Legal Team
For assistance with guardianship proceedings, reach out to our Oak Brook office today. Call 630-948-4729 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation.