Order Appointing Guardian For A Minor

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN FOR A MINOR. This form issued by the Circuit Court of McLean County, Illinois, used to formally appoint a guardian for a child under the age of eighteen. The process begins with a verified petition, and after due notice to all required parties and a hearing where the court considers testimony and evidence, the court determines that a guardian is necessary. The order is based on findings such as the absence of parents who are ready, willing, and able to care for the child, the parents' consent, inability to locate the parents, or termination of parental rights. The court then appoints a plenary guardian of the person, the estate, or both, and that guardianship will continue until the child turns eighteen or until further order of the court. The order may also include conditions such as the filing of an oath and bond, an inventory of the minor’s estate (if applicable), and annual reporting requirements. www.FormsWorkflow.com