Types of guardians. Any court of competent jurisdiction may appoint:
1. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for resident incompetents or resident minors.
2. Guardians of the person or of the person and estate for incompetents or minors who, although not residents of this State, are physically present in this State and whose welfare requires such an appointment.
3. Guardians of the estate for nonresident incompetents or nonresident minors who have property within this State.
4. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for incompetents or minors who previously have been appointed by the court of another state and who provide proof of the filing of an exemplified copy of the order from the court of the other state that appointed the guardian and a bond issued in this State as ordered by the court of the other state. As used in this subsection, “guardian” includes, without limitation, a conservator.
5. Special guardians.
6. Guardians ad litem.
Last modified: February 25, 2006