IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE IN RE THE ESTATE OF _____________________________________________ Name of minor child(ren) Minor(s) CASE NO: _______________________ ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE OF MINOR(S) I, _____________________________________________, hereby accept the office of Guardian of the Name of guardian Estate of ___________________________________________________________________________________. Name of minor(s) By accepting this office, I understand that I must abide by the duties and responsibilities required by law as set forth in the Illinois Probate Code at 755 ILCS 5/11-13, which specifically include the following: Initial each: __________ I understand that I am under a duty to annually report to this court about the expenditures and income of the minor(s). I acknowledge that I must be in court for my first report on _______________________, 20_____, at ________ a.m. and understand that if I fail to appear this court may, at its discretion, terminate the guardianship, remove me as guardian, sanction me, and/or sentence me to a period in jail for contempt of court. __________ I understand that I may not co-mingle the minor(s) assets or income with my own, which means that I may not mix any of my own money or assets with those belonging to the minor(s). __________ I understand that I may not spend, sell, loan or give away any of the minor(s) personal property, bank or financial accounts, personal belongings or real property without specific approval of this Court. __________ I understand that I may not pay or compensate myself for services provided to the minor(s) without specific approval of this Court. __________ I understand that I am responsible for applying for any government assistance on behalf of the minor(s), if needed. __________ I understand that I must apply to the Social Security Administration, Veteran's Administration, Public Aid or any other pensioner to be able to sign and receive the minor(s) income. I understand that the Social Security Administration, Veteran's Administration, Public Aid or any other pensioner may require additional information and accountings of any monies I may receive for the minor(s) from them. (SEE REVERSE SIDE) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 126 (Revised 12/16) __________ I understand that I am responsible for the filing of any federal, state or local tax returns required of the minor(s). __________ I understand that I must ensure that any surety bonds required in this matter be paid on a timely and regular basis. __________ I understand that I must appear on behalf of the minor/s in any legal proceeding regarding the minor(s), but that I may not enter into a criminal plea agreement on behalf of the minor(s). __________ I understand that I must report any change of my address to this Court within fourteen (14) days of my move. ____________________________________________________ (Signature of guardian) VERIFICATION I, ________________________________________, being first duly sworn on oath, depose and state that I Name of guardian have read the foregoing acceptance, that I know the contents thereof. __________________________________________ (Signature of guardian) Person/Attorney Who Prepared Form: Name: __________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ City and Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ ARDC #: _______________________________________________ ANDREA LYNN CHASTEEN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WILL COUNTY American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 126 (Revised 12/16)