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Legal tools for older adults (at least sixty years of age). Find more info for legal problems under Resources.

To report suspected abuse, exploitation or neglect of an older person, call Illinois' 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline at 1-866-800-1409. 

Transfer on death instrument
This Easy Form makes a Transfer On Death Instrument for your property located in Illinois. A Transfer on Death Instrument, also called a TODI, lets you give real estate to your loved ones without including it in your will.
Easy Form
Transfer on Death Instrument basics
Learn more about Transfer on Death Instruments and how you can use it to transfer a house to someone after you die.
Guide
Spend-down process for Medicaid
Get the facts on how someone can qualify for Medicaid even if they're over-income through the spend-down process.
FAQ
Protection from abuse and neglect for senior citizens
Learn more about how to identify abuse and neglect involving senior citizens and what help is available.
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Getting visitation rights as a grandparent or step parent
Explains how to get a court order forcing parents to let you spend time with a child who is your grandchild or step-daughter or step-son.
Guide
Assistance for older adults and people with disabilities
Explains who qualifies for AABD benefits in Illinois. Recipients receive cash and medical assistance.
Guide
Medicaid recovery after someone dies
Clarify what Medicaid might do to get back money spent on care after someone dies.
FAQ
Understanding nursing home resident's rights
Explains what you can expect if you are moving to a long-term care facility.
Guide
Nursing home financing
Explains ways of paying for nursing home care, including through Medicaid.
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Fight a denial, reduction, or end in Social Security benefits
Steps to appeal a Social Security decision from the deadlines you must follow to how the administrative hearing works.
How-To
Receiving Medicare and Medicaid
Explore the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and who might be eligible to receive both.
FAQ
Community care program
Learn more about Illinois' Community Care Program to help seniors avoid a nursing home and eligibility for the program.
FAQ
Applying for AABD benefits
Steps to apply for Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) benefits including how to appeal an AABD decision.
How-To
Apply for Social Security retirement benefits
Provides information on where to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
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Reporting discrimination at work
Learn what is considered workplace discrimination and how to report discrimination.
Guide
Using the POLST form for end of life decision making
Explains the POLST form, which can be used to plan end-of-life medical care. POLST stands for Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.
FAQ