Richard J. Daley Center
50 West Washington Street, Room 1202
Chicago, IL 60602
A cooperative effort of the Office of the Chief Judge, Probate Division of the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and the Center for Disability and Elder Law.
The Pro Se Adult Guardianship Help Desk provides information and assistance to persons without an attorney who seek an adjudication of disability for an adult with a disability (ies) and appointment of a Guardian of the Person for that adult. Assistance is provided regarding the process and procedures; completion of required pleadings and forms' filing petitions, scheduling heraings' service of Summons and Notice' and general procedures for hearings.
The Help Desk is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on all days on which cour is in session.
Volunteers cannot assist pro se petitioners in the proceedings which require that a guardian of the estate be appointed. Volunteers do not provide legal advice and/or representation. Those who would prefer representation by an attorney are provided with referrals to appropriate legal service organizations and/or to lawyer referral services for assistance.
This is a blog to REVIEW both public and private paid guardians in Cook County, report ABUSE, get ADVICE and anonymously connect with others. It is a safe environment where you can share your personal experiences. Included are resources to go for help.
Included in the list is the entire state. Illinois Probate Law requires certificatioin for every Guardian by the Center for Guardianship Certification within six months after appointment.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Elder Abuse Provider Agency Listings
This is a website of the abuse providers in the state of Illinois. Think link is here.
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