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Transfer on Death Instrument - Illinois

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A transfer on death instrument (TODI) lets you name who will receive your Illinois real estate when you die, without probate, while you keep complete ownership and control during your life. A transfer on death instrument (TODI) lets you name who will receive your Illinois real estate when you die, without probate, while you keep complete ownership and control during your life.

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Who this form is for

Illinois residents and families reviewing transfer on death instrument instructions.

What you'll need

Read the original packet’s instructions and complete only the fields that apply.
Bring acceptable identification and follow the packet’s signature and witness instructions.

How to complete it

Owner and property (Pages 1–2) Enter your name and address, and copy the full legal description and PIN exactly from your current deed. Leave the top-right box blank for the recorder.
Name beneficiaries (Page 2) Name who receives the property at your death and their shares. You may name the trustee of a trust, and a contingent beneficiary.
Two witnesses AND a notary (Page 3) Illinois requires two credible witnesses to attest your signature, and the notary must acknowledge your signature and both witnesses’. Without two witnesses the instrument is void. A beneficiary or a beneficiary’s spouse should never be a witness. We can provide qualified witnesses for an additional fee.
Record it before death (required) The instrument works only if it is recorded with the county recorder (or county clerk) where the property is located before your death.

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