a senior (60 years or older)

Learn more about Transfer on Death Instruments and how you can use it to transfer a house to someone after you die.

Explains laws that protect older people in Illinois from abuse. Includes how to get an Order of Protection ("restraining order").

Explains who qualifies for AABD benefits in Illinois. Recipients receive cash and medical assistance.

Explains what you can expect if you are moving to a long-term care facility.

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.

Explains the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and the additional services you could receive through Medicaid.

Explains ways of paying for nursing home care, including through Medicaid.

You can use this form to revoke a real estate Transfer on Death Instrument that you have filed with a county Recorder of Deeds.

Steps to apply for Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) benefits including how to appeal an AABD decision.

Provides information on where to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.

Steps to appeal a Social Security decision from the deadlines you must follow to how the administrative hearing works.

An article that explains how to apply for Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. These are available for retired workers and families, and people with disabilities.

Explains the POLST form, which can be used to plan end-of-life medical care. POLST stands for Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.

Learn what is considered workplace discrimination and how to report discrimination.

Describes the Medicare Part D program, what it covers and how to apply. Anyone enrolled in Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, or both may also enroll in a Medicare Part D program.

Illinois Legal Aid Online is a non-profit organization that provides a resource-rich portal of information and legal help for seniors and disabled victims of abuse and the people who help them. Search for local services to help, understand your rights, and get important court forms.