Illinois Petition For appointment of Guardian For a Minor is a form used in Illinois courts to ask a court to appoint a guardian for a minor child. The petition can be filed by a parent, a close relative, or another interested person. The petition must include the name, address, and age of the minor; the current living situation and circumstances; and the name, address, and relationship of the proposed guardian. The court will review the petition and can appoint a guardian if it finds it to be in the best interests of the minor. There are two types of Illinois Petition For appointment of Guardian For a Minor: one for a child's estate and one for a child's person. The Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Estate is used when the child has assets, such as an inheritance, that need to be managed by a guardian. The Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person is used when the child needs someone to make decisions on their behalf, such as decisions related to health care, education, or other important matters.