Kendall County Guardianship

A guardianship proceeding in Illinois is needed when someone becomes mentally incompetent, or when a Minor needs protection of his/her estate or person. And if the individual needing guardianship protection resides in Kendall County, then the guardianship case will need to be handled by the Kendall County guardianship court located in Yorkville, Illinois.

Kendall County Guardianship Court

In Kendall County, one judge hears all guardianship matters for the entire county. The guardianship call is held on certain weekdays at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 116 of the Kendall County Courthouse located at 807 W. John St., in Yorkville, Illinois. Contested guardianship matters are typically set for individual hearing times later in the day.

How do I know if Kendall County is the right county for my loved one's guardianship estate?

If your loved one's primary residence is in Kendall County, and he/she will continue to reside in Kendall County for the foreseeable future, then the Court will presume that Kendall County is the county of domicile for the guardianship case. This is true even if your loved one owns real estate or other property in another county, state, or country.

How long does a guardianship estate take to set up in Kendall County, Illinois?

In Kendall County, a routine guardianship can be set up in 1 - 2 months, depending on the type of guardianship case. However, if there are circumstances that complicate the opening of the guardianship (such as guardianship litigation), then it could take much longer.

How does hiring an experienced Kendall County Guardianship Attorney make a difference when handling a Guardianship case in Kendall County?

Because Illinois Guardianship Law can become very complicated, hiring an experienced Kendall County Guardianship Lawyer can provide several benefits, including:

A more efficient guardianship administration process
A more cost-effective administration
Familiarity with the guardianship judge and court staff (which can be particularly helpful with complicated and contested guardianship cases)
Peace of mind knowing that the overall process is handled properly, pursuant to Illinois Guardianship Law and the Kendall County local court rules

And since Attorney Kevin Williams has handled a number of guardianship cases in Kendall County over the past several years, he has become very experienced with the Kendall County court system. Contact our firm to hire a knowledgeable Kendall County Guardianship Lawyer today!

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If you are in need of a Kendall County Guardianship Attorney, give us a call today at (630) 898-4789, or complete the form below to set up a free initial consultation:

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