Location: Coles County, Illinois
Hello, I am located in Illinois, specifically Coles County in the mid-Eastern part of the state. I have searched online regarding the guardianship process but it always shows results for Cook County, but I digress.
I have a 17 year old teenager with autism, who will be 18 next April. He was re-evaluated a few years ago and was determined to have the mental capacity of a 7-year-old. Needless to say, he will be unable to be his own guardian as he cannot complete ADLs or IADLs without assistance on his own or even make important decisions on his own. I am lost as to how to even begin the process of guardianship. This is one of the things that no one really has prepared me for and I am completely clueless. Any advice or guidance will be GREATLY appreciated.