Petition For Appointment Of Standby Guardian Of Person With Disability {CCP 0223}

CCP 0223 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY GUARDIAN OF A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Probate Division, to request the appointment of a standby guardian for an individual who has been adjudicated as a person with a disability under Illinois law. The petition is filed under Section 11a-8.1 of the Illinois Probate Act [755 ILCS 5/11a-8.1], allowing the court to designate someone to step in as guardian if the current guardian becomes unable or unwilling to continue in that role. A standby guardian's authority only becomes active when specific conditions are met, such as the death, resignation, or incapacity of the current guardian. The petitioner is required to provide essential information about the person with a disability, such as their identity, age, and residence, as well as the name and contact details of the current guardian and any agent under a power of attorney. The petitioner also nominates a proposed standby guardian, outlining their name, age, occupation, and willingness to serve. The form asks if the person with a disability has any preferences regarding the choice of a standby guardian. The petition may also include a nomination for a successor standby guardian in case the first choice is unable or unwilling to serve. www.FormsWorkflow.com