Illinois Compiled Statutes > 755 ILCS 8 > Article 3 – Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
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| § 755 ILCS 8/301 | Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state |
| § 755 ILCS 8/302 | Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 755 ILCS 8 > Article 3 - Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14