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Using Wills & Trusts To Plan Your Estate (Illinois)

Senior Citizens Handbook - Detailed Table of Contents (Illinois Law & Resources)
A-Z help for seniors and senior advocates. Topics include Medical and Financial Assistance, Decision Making Issues such as Guardians, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Personal & Long Term Care, Housing, Discrimination & more.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
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Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (All 50 States & DC)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In Illinois
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Advance Directives

Medical Directives/Living Wills (Consumer-SOS)

Senior Citizens Handbook - Detailed Table of Contents (Illinois Law & Resources)
A-Z help for seniors and senior advocates. Topics include Medical and Financial Assistance, Decision Making Issues such as Guardians, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Personal & Long Term Care, Housing, Discrimination & more.

Health Care Directives & Durable Power Of Attorney (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Illinois
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Trust Funds

Advantages of a Living Trust (Illinois)

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

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Guardians

Being a Guardian (Illinois)
Fairly comprehensive guide to your rights and responsibilities.

Senior Citizens Handbook - Detailed Table of Contents (Illinois Law & Resources)
A-Z help for seniors and senior advocates. Topics include Medical and Financial Assistance, Decision Making Issues such as Guardians, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Personal & Long Term Care, Housing, Discrimination & more.

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Power of Attorney

Senior Citizens Handbook - Detailed Table of Contents (Illinois Law & Resources)
A-Z help for seniors and senior advocates. Topics include Medical and Financial Assistance, Decision Making Issues such as Guardians, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Personal & Long Term Care, Housing, Discrimination & more.

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Illinois
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

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Misc. On Estate Planning

Estate Tax Forms (Illinois)

Illinois Forms on Advance Directives And Do Not Resuscitate Forms

Center For Disability & Elder Law (Cook County)
Free legal advice for those who are permanently disabled or 60 and over. Must also meet income requirements.

Senior Citizens Handbook - Detailed Table of Contents (Illinois Law & Resources)
A-Z help for seniors and senior advocates. Topics include Medical and Financial Assistance, Decision Making Issues such as Guardians, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Personal & Long Term Care, Housing, Discrimination & more.

Free Probono Help Throughout Chicago & Illinois

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

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