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Estates & Powers of Attorney

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Preparing an estate plan

Estate planning is important to ensure the handling of property after someone passes away. Learn more here about what people can do if they want to prepare to give or transfer their property in advance.

Learn more about what to do after someone passes away.

Wills for estate planning
Learn about how a Last Will and Testament can help you prepare your estate for after you die.
FAQ
Transfer on death instruments (TODI)
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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
Transfer on Death Instrument common questions
Learn more about a Transfer on Death Instrument, how it can transfer property like a house after the owner's death, and how it fits in estate planning.
FAQ
Creating a Transfer on Death Instrument
Learn the steps to transfer real estate through a Transfer on Death Instrument without going through the probate process.
How-To
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.
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