When someone appears before a judge to be appointed guardian in the State of Illinois, the questions are direct: “Are you at least 18 years of age?” “Are you a resident of the United States” “Has a court ever adjudicated you a disabled person?” “Are you of sound mind?” “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” The questions are simple. The responsibility is not. Guardians may be entrusted with overseeing medical decisions, coordinating care, managing finances, and advocati

Supporting individuals with serious or life-limiting illness requires more than clinical coordination.