Understanding Guardianship: The Role of a Legal Guardian and Process for Obtaining Legal Guardianship

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop. This 2-part series focuses on guardianship, the ethical responsibilities of their role, and the legal process of obtaining guardianship.

Registration is required.

Part One: May 28th , 2026 11:00am The Role of a Legal Guardian
Join presenter Barry Lowy the Director of The Office of State Guardian with the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, as we discuss ethical considerations guiding guardian decision making. We will learn about decision making standard imposed on guardians, as well as the rights retained by the individual.

Part Two: May 28th , 2026 2:00pm Obtaining Legal Guardianship
Join speaker Attorney Cheryl Lipton from the Center for Disability and Elder Law as she explains what legal guardianship is and how to determine whether it is appropriate for an adult’s individual circumstances. She will provide an explanation of the documents needed for filing and for the hearing in Cook County, requirements for a Physician’s Report, and other important information. An opportunity to ask questions about the process will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. 2 Hours of Continuing education credits are available for QIDP’s.

Register today

Or contact Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.
You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.

For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.