(755 ILCS 5/11a-6) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-6)
Sec. 11a-6. Designation of Guardian.) A person, while of sound mind
and memory, may designate in writing a person, corporation or public agency
qualified to act under Section 11a-5, to be
appointed as guardian or as successor guardian of his person or of his
estate or both, in the event he is
adjudged to be a person with a disability. The designation may be proved
by any competent
evidence, but if it is executed and attested in the same manner as a
will, it shall have prima facie validity. If the court finds that the
appointment of the one designated will serve the best interests and
welfare of the ward, it shall make the appointment in accordance with
the designation. The selection of the guardian shall be in the
discretion of the court whether or not a designation is made.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
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