Comparable to Ladybird, beneficiary, and enhanced life estate deeds, these instruments permit homeowners to name a beneficiary to gain title to their residential real property following the owner's death, while retaining absolute possession of and control over the property while alive. Because the Illinois document DOES NOT transfer ownership when it's executed, the owner may revoke the transfer at will, and is allowed to reallocate, sell, or otherwise dispose of the real estate as desired with no penalties, restrictions or obligation.

(Illinois Transfer on Death Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Compare with related Illinois forms

Transfer on Death Revocation

Revoke a previously recorded transfer on death deed, canceling the beneficiary designation.

Beneficiary Affidavit of Death

Record the owner's death so title passes to the transfer on death beneficiary.

Disclaimer of Interest

Formally decline or renounce an interest in property.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our transfer on death instrument forms are specifically formatted for each county in Illinois.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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