What does the guardian petition ask the court to do?

It asks the court to adjudge an adult disabled and appoint a guardian for the person, the estate, or both. It also provides options for limited guardianship and residential placement.

Who completes the Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Adult?

The petitioner seeking appointment completes the petition with information about the alleged disabled adult, their relationship, finances, relatives, and proposed guardian.

Do I need a notary for the guardian petition?

No. The petitioner signs and dates the certification under penalties of perjury; the document does not require a notary.

How do I submit the guardian petition?

Submit it to the county office named on the form. The petition does not provide submission details, so check the county website for current contact information.

McLean County, IL · McLean County

No notary required

Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Adult

This petition asks the McLean County court to appoint a guardian for an adult alleged to have a disability; the petitioner completes and signs it.

At a glance

Issued by: City of McLean County · McLean County, McLean County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: mcleancountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

A petitioner uses this document to ask the McLean County court to adjudge an adult disabled and appoint a guardian for the person, estate, or both. It requests information about the adult, the petitioner, finances, relatives, and the proposed guardian’s criminal history. If residential placement is needed, the petition asks for reasons; it also provides an option to request limited guardianship.

Who needs it

A person seeking court appointment as guardian for an alleged disabled adult completes the petition and provides the requested information.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the petitioner signs and dates a certification under penalties of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Adult.
2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the requested details about the alleged disabled adult, petitioner, relatives, finances, and proposed guardian.
3
Gather the Requested Information
Review the petition’s questions and collect the information needed to complete them, including details about relatives and any proposed residential placement.
4
Sign and Date the Certification
Sign and date the certification under penalties of perjury.
5
Submit to the County
Submit the petition to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the guardian petition ask the court to do?: It asks the court to adjudge an adult disabled and appoint a guardian for the person, the estate, or both. It also provides options for limited guardianship and residential placement.
Who completes the Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Adult?: The petitioner seeking appointment completes the petition with information about the alleged disabled adult, their relationship, finances, relatives, and proposed guardian.
Do I need a notary for the guardian petition?: No. The petitioner signs and dates the certification under penalties of perjury; the document does not require a notary.
How do I submit the guardian petition?: Submit it to the county office named on the form. The petition does not provide submission details, so check the county website for current contact information.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Adult doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.