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The Illinois deed forms are the legal method for one person to convey real estate or real property to another. The person transferring the property is typically called the grantor and the person receiving the property is typically called a grantee. Transfers are usually completed after the buyer has made sure to research the property…

An Illinois transfer on death deed instrument (TODI) is a document that allows someone to transfer ownership of real property to a beneficiary, effective upon their death. A TODI allows the beneficiary to forgo probate proceedings, which can be time-consuming and costly. Laws — 755 ILCS 27/1 to 27/95 – Real Property Transfer on Death…

An Illinois special warranty deed is used to convey property from one to another with a limited warranty in the State of Illinois. This type of deed is basically somewhere in between a quitclaim, which conveys no guarantee, and a warranty deed which conveys full warranty to the title. A limited warranty deed certifies to…

An Illinois statutory warranty deed allows the conveying of property from one person (“grantor”) to another (“grantee”). The deed is the grantor’s promise that there is no one else who can make a claim on the title but does not promise any defects against that title prior to their ownership. Therefore, a title search is…

The Illinois quitclaim deed is used to convey real estate in Illinois from one party to another. However, unlike a warranty deed, the seller or grantor is not required to warrant the title to the property he is selling. In other words, he or she will not guarantee that they own the property or that…

An Illinois living trust is a document that allows the recipient(s) of a deceased individual’s assets to avoid the court-supervised probate process typically implemented after a person dies. The initial creator of the Trust, referred to as the “Grantor,” will transfer property and assets to the trust and outline specific instructions for what shall be done with…

An Illinois landlord’s notice to enter tells a tenant of an occupied dwelling that a landlord will be entering the property. State law in Illinois does not specify the purposes for which a landlord may enter a tenant’s property, or how much notice must be given to do so. It also does not indicate conditions in which…

An Illinois non-compete agreement is a restrictive measure taken by employers to prohibit them from working in a similar field after the termination of employment. The agreement is only valid for employees that make $75,000 annually or more and must specify a timeframe and geographical area. In addition, the employee must have worked for the…

An Illinois notary acknowledgment form is used to certify the authenticity of signatures inscribed on a legal document. This notarial act does not require the notary to attest to the truthfulness of the documents’ contents but they must acknowledge that it was signed willingly. The notary public can identify all parties involved either through personal…

An Illinois voter registration form is a document that is used to enable a resident of Illinois to vote in any upcoming election. One must be at least seventeen (17) to vote in a primary election, or eighteen (18) if they wish to vote in a Federal election . Illinois residents may choose to complete…