Naperville Guardianship Lawyers

Knowledgeable Guardianship Attorneys in Naperville, Illinois

If you are responsible for taking care of a minor or disabled adult, you may wonder what will become of that person if something ever happens to you. Setting up guardianship can ease your worries, allowing you to make arrangements for their care.

Do you need help with a matter related to guardianship? The Davi Law Group stands ready to address every question you may have. We offer high-quality legal representation and guidance for family law and estate planning matters. We carefully examine the details of your unique situation and craft solutions that serve your best interests as well as the protection of those you care for.

Providing Experienced Representation for Guardian Matters

A guardian is an individual appointed by the Probate Court to take care of an incapacitated person. This incapacitated person is referred to as the ward. If you are an appointed guardian or need help with establishing or fighting guardianship, our attorneys are knowledgeable about the steps in each process.

A guardian can be court-appointed, nominated by a minor or designated by a parent whose parental rights have been terminated. A guardian helps to make sure that the person(s) cared for have what they need for financial stability and helps to protect any property or assets they may receive through an inheritance.

We handle various guardianship matters including:

• Guardianship for minor children
• Guardianship for disabled persons
• Guardianship for special needs persons

No matter the circumstances, we can help. Do not try to navigate the complexities of the guardianship process without experienced legal support. Our attorneys are available to conduct a one-on-one consultation to carefully walk you through each issue and ensure that you fully understand your rights and options under the Illinois Statutes (755 ILCS 5/11-5).

Who Can I Appoint as a Guardian for My Child?

Before you appoint somebody as a guardian of your child, you should make sure they meet the State's criteria. General requirements include:

• The guardian must be at least 18 years old
• The guardian must be competent and able to manage their own affairs
• The guardian must not have been convicted of a felony offense

If you do not appoint a guardian in your will, the court will name one instead. To ensure that your wishes for your child's care are honored, it is highly advisable to include a guardian in your last will and testament. Our lawyers can help you choose a guardian and follow the correct procedures to create a legally valid will.

Can The Court Reject a Guardian?

Under limited circumstances, a judge can choose to veto your choice of a guardian. If the court finds that the appointed guardian "substantially contributed" to a minor ward's abuse or neglect, the court may deny to grant that person guardianship. Furthermore, children age 14 or older must give consent to guardianship.

Other parties can also challenge the appointed guardian of a child. However, the burden is on that party to demonstrate to the court that the proposed guardianship would not serve the child's best interests.

Contact Our Naperville, IL Guardianship Attorneys

Our attorneys will investigate the nature of your situation and advise you properly. If guardianship is in the best interests of the parties involved, we stand as willing advocates ready to address the matter in court.

Contact us to discuss guardianship matters today. We offer free in-person consultations to get to know our attorneys and reasonably-priced consultations to discuss your specific needs. Should you retain us as your counsel, financing options are available. We serve clients in DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, and Cook Counties from our Naperville, Plainfield, Joliet, Chicago, and Wheaton, Illinois offices.