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92_SB0112 LRB9204629WHcs 1 AN ACT concerning probate law. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Probate Act of 1975 is amended by 5 changing Section 11a-6 as follows: 6 (755 ILCS 5/11a-6) (from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-6) 7 Sec. 11a-6. Designation of Guardian.) A person, while 8 of sound mind and memory, may designate in writing a person, 9 corporation or public agency qualified to act under Section 10 11a-5, to be appointed as guardian or as successor guardian 11 of his person or of his estate or both, in the event he is 12 adjudged to be a disabled person. The designation may be 13 proved by any competent evidence, but if it is executed and 14 attested in the same manner as a will, it shall have prima 15 facie validity. If the court finds that the appointment of 16 the one designated will serve the best interests and welfare 17 of the ward, the courtitshall make the appointment in 18 accordance with the designation. The selection of the 19 guardian shall be in the discretion of the court whether or 20 not a designation is made. 21 (Source: P.A. 81-795.)