Illinois Requirements of Guardianship of the Person Under the Probate Code Minors Only is a set of laws that provides guidance for guardianship of minors in the state of Illinois. This type of guardianship is a legal relationship between a guardian and a minor where the guardian has the responsibility of making decisions on behalf of the minor. The Probate Code of Illinois outlines the requirements for guardianship of the person, which include: The guardian must be at least 18 years old, must be a resident of the state of Illinois, must not have been convicted of a felony, and must be of good moral character. In addition, the guardian must be able to provide financial support and personal care for the minor. The Probate Code also outlines the types of guardianship that can be established, which include: general guardianship, limited guardianship, and temporary guardianship. General guardianship gives the guardian the authority to make all decisions for the minor, limited guardianship allows for the guardian to make decisions within certain parameters, and temporary guardianship is a short-term guardianship established for specific purposes. The Probate Code also outlines the process for appointing a guardian. This includes a petition to the court, notice to the minor's parents, a hearing, and an order of guardianship issued by the court.