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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 5/27-1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     A representative is entitled to reasonable compensation for his services, but no fees, charges or other compensation may be allowed a public administrator for services performed in administering that part of the estate of any United States war veteran which consists of compensation, insurance or other monies due or payable from the United States because of the veteran’s war service. No fees, charges or other compensation may be allowed an employee of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Family Services designated under paragraph (b) of Section 11-3 for services as guardian of the estate of a patient or resident in a State mental health or developmental disabilities facility or other State institution. Fees awarded under this Section shall be considered as a first-class claim for administrative expenses and paid from the guardianship estate or from the probate estate pursuant to Section 18-10. Fees awarded to guardians shall be consistent with Section 11a-13.5.