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Probate - Guardianship Minor

 Procedures for establishing guardianship of a minor:

  • Person petitioning the court must be at least 18 years of age
  • Forms (petition) for guardianship are provided on this website
  • Can become guardian of the person, estate or both
  • Court dates are scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM

Forms required for filing for Guardianship of a Minor:

 Petition for Appointment of Guardian for a Minor
 Acceptance and Oath of Office
 Order Appointing Guardian for a Minor
 Affidavit and Order for Service by Publication
 Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child
 Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment/Discharge of Guardianship for Minor
 Order Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Birth/Death Certificate
 Nomination of Guardian for Minor

 Guardian Brochure - designed to inform prospective guardians of the requirements for obtaining and terminating a guardianship

 Overview of Probate HelpDesk Procedure to Obtain Guardianship for a Minor - Procedures to Obtain Guardianship of the Person for a Minor Child Without an Attorney

 

Contact Us
    

Sally D. Coffelt, Clerk of the Circuit Court
18 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085

Phone: 847.377.3380

Email:
CircuitClerk@lakecountyil.gov

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 - 5:00

 

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