Illinois Administrative Code
Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH
Part 301 - FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN
Section 301.60 - Fee Schedules
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Statutory Authority for Assessment of Fees. The Commission, under Section 5(i) of the GAC Act, is given the power to collect fees for its legal and guardianship services.
b) Procedure
for Changing Fee Schedule. The following fees constitute a base rate as of July
1, 2020. The fees included in this schedule shall automatically increase on the
first day of each State fiscal year thereafter in accordance with the increase,
if any, in the consumer price index (urban consumers, Chicago Metro Area, as
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
c) Schedule for the Assessment of One-Time Case Opening Fees
1) |
Guardianship of the Person |
$500 |
2) |
Guardianship of the Estate |
$750 |
3) |
Guardianship of the Person and Estate |
$1000 |
d) Schedule for the Assessment of Monthly Guardianship Services Fees
Total Value of Liquid Assets |
Monthly Fee |
|
$24,999 and below |
$300 |
|
$25,000 and above |
Usual, customary and reasonable fees, for public or appointed guardians in the county where the case is filed |
The monthly fee will be in compliance with current Social Security and Railroad Retirement regulations and/or guidelines.
e) Assessment of Guardianship Petitioning Fees $500
f) Real and Personal Property
Net Sale Value of Property or Estimated Value |
Fee Amount |
$3,000 - 9,999 |
$150 |
10,000 or above |
2% of the net sale value of property |
g) Schedule for the Preparation and Filing of State or Federal Income Tax Returns
h) Schedule for the Settlement of a Personal Injury Cause of Action
For each personal injury cause of action approved by the probate court $500
i) Schedule for the Establishment of a Recognized Trust for the Purpose of Protecting or Conserving the Ward's Financial Estate and Petitioning the Court for Establishment of the Trust
For each trust approved by the probate court $500