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Elder Laws in Illinois.

Illinois elder-law issues often involve guardianships, powers of attorney, advance directives, long-term-care planning, and protection of elders. Illinois guardianships run through the Circuit Courts’ Probate Division, and Illinois has a robust Adult Protective Services Act framework for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of eligible adults.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Illinois Statutes

Illinois Guardianship755 ILCS 5/11a-

Illinois’s guardianship statutes govern appointment of guardians of the person and of the estate for disabled adults, with significant due-process protections.

Adult Protective Services Act320 ILCS 20/

Illinois’s APS Act provides reporting, investigation, and civil protective mechanisms for eligible adults subjected to abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect.

State law

Official Sources

Illinois General Assembly — Compiled Statutes Illinois Department on Aging

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