Transfer on death instruments (TODI)

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Transfer on death instruments (TODI)

In Illinois, a property owner can transfer ownership of their real property upon their death using a legal document called a Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI). Learn more about TODIs and how to create one.

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.
Easy Form
Canceling or revoking a Transfer on Death Instrument
Learn more about how to cancel or revoke a Transfer on Death Instrument after it has been recorded.
How-To