STATE OF ILLINOIS
TH
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
FILE STAMP
In the Matter of
Case No. ____________________
______________________________
A Minor
ORDER APPOINTING A GUARDIAN OF THE MINOR
This matter coming on to be heard before the Honorable Judge __________________, and the Court being
fully advised of the premises, the Court FINDS:
1. That due notice has been given to the required parties.
2. That the minor does not have parents(s) willing and able to make and carry out the day-
to- day child care decisions. (or)
That the minors parent(s) have consented to the appointment of the Individual(s) as
guardian of the minor.
After a diligent search, the whereabouts of the parent(s) are unknown.
That the parental rights of the mother and father have been terminated by court order.
3. That it is in the best interest of the minor that ___________________________________ be
(name of person(s) qualified and willing to act as guardian)
appointed guardian of the ___________________of the minor.
(person, estate or person & estate)
4. ________________________________________ is /are fully qualified to serve as guardian.
(name of person(s) qualified and willing to act as guardian)
5. ________________________________________ has consented to being appointed
(name of person(s) qualified and willing to act as guardian)
guardian of the _______________________ of the minor.
(person, estate or person & estate)
6. The required oath has been filed.
7. That the minor ______________ estate that needs to be managed.
(has or has no)
Therefore, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that _________________________________________
(name of person(s) qualified and willing to act as guardian)
Is/are here appointed guardian(s) of the ____________________________ of __________________________,
(person, estate or person & estate)
(name of minor)
Guardianship shall continue until the minor attains eighteen years of age or is otherwise ordered by the Court.
Letters shall issue.
Date: ___________________________________
Entered: _______________________________________
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