Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 8/202 – Exclusive basis
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 8/202
- 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.
- 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
This Article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.