Barr v. Horwitz

Respondent, Leon Mandel Barr, appeals from an order entered by the circuit court, probate division, adjudicating him a disabled person and appointing his sister, Linda Horwitz, plenary guardian of his person and estate pursuant to sections 11a — 2 and 11a — 3 of the Probate Act of 1975 (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. lHP/s, pars. 11a — 2, 11a — 3). On appeal, respondent contends that: (1) the trial court’s adjudication of disability is contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence; and (2) in the alternative, if guardianship is warranted, plenary guardianship of the estate and person…