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Parents can sign a written agreement (technically called a ?power of attorney?) giving you the authority to care for their child if they know they will not be able to take care of the child temporarily. For example, if the parents will be away for work, in jail, or getting medical treatment.

Petitioning costs in Cook County are $50.00 for filing for person only guardianship, $70.00 for estates up to $15,000.00 and $105.00 for estates in excess of $15,000.00. Sheriff's fees are $23.00 plus $. 40 per mile for service of the petition and guardianship summons on the respondent.

There are different types of plenary guardianship ? it may be as to the person (personal care, education, and medical services) or as to the estate (financial affairs and property) or as to both.

Obtain a Petition for Guardianship of a Minor form from the Pro- bate Clerk in the Circuit Clerk's Office in the Lake County Courthouse. Complete all information requested on the Petition and bring it to the Probate Clerk and pay the filing fee.

The Court can also set a reasonable monthly fee for the Guardian based upon the Guardian's typical work. Also, it is important to note that judges in the Cook County Guardianship courts tend to be stricter in awarding compensation to Guardians.

If you believe a person needs a guardian because they are abused, neglected, or financially exploited, you should contact Vermont's Adult Protective Services at 1-800-564-1612. To begin the process, you must file a Petition for Involuntary Guardianship form with the probate division.