Information and Resources
Guardianship and Power of Attorney
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Guardianship Law and Guidelines
Comprehensive outline written by Suzanne M. Cahalan, J.D. presenting statutory guidelines for obtaining guardianship of mentally ill adults in Illinois.
Guardianship - When, Why and How
Brief overview of the steps required to obtain guardianship fo your child after he or she turns 18 - presented by Thomas Clark Law.
Transition Planning - Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship
Notes from a presentation by Mary Denise Cahill, a special needs attorney in Naperville. Ms. Cahill spoke about Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship.
IL Advance Directive - Mental Health Care
An Advance Directive is an essential tool which allows an individual with mental illness state preferences regarding treatment and who can make decisions on his/her behalf.
Power of Attorney for Health Care
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission guidelines on the authority and limitations of a Power of Attorney.
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