Illinois HB1425 amends guardianship laws to prioritize family members for guardianship of disabled adults.
HB1425 amends the Probate Act of 1975 to change guardianship procedures for disabled adults. The bill mandates that courts prioritize appointing a family member as a guardian if they are qualified and petition for the role. The court must still consider the preferences of the disabled adult and the qualifications of the proposed guardian. If a family member is not suitable, the court retains discretion to appoint another qualified individual. The bill also outlines specific training requirements for guardians of the person, with certain exemptions.
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