Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of A Person With A Disability {CCP 0200}

CCP 0200 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. This form is used in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois to request the appointment of a guardian for an adult with a disability who is unable to make personal or financial decisions. This petition is filed under the Probate Act of 1975 and the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA). The petitioner provides details about the respondent (the alleged person with a disability), their disability, and their inability to manage personal or financial affairs. It also includes information about the respondent’s estate, income, existing guardians, power of attorney designations, and closest relatives. The petitioner must state whether Illinois has jurisdiction over the case and indicate whether the respondent will appear in court. The petition also nominates a proposed guardian, specifying whether the guardian will oversee the person, estate, or both. If the proposed guardian has a felony conviction, the court will assess whether appointing them is in the respondent’s best interest. Exhibit A, attached to the petition, lists the respondent’s nearest relatives, dependents, and any other guardians or agents. www.FormsWorkflow.com