Illinois Transfer on Death Deed Form

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An Illinois transfer on death deed allows property owners to name a beneficiary to pass the title to upon their death. Otherwise known as a Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI), this deed is used in estate planning to make possible the passing on of real estate without the interference of probate court.

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Illinois Transfer on Death Deed Form

Last updated June 14th, 2025

An Illinois transfer on death deed allows property owners to name a beneficiary to pass the title to upon their death. Otherwise known as a Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI), this deed is used in estate planning to make possible the passing on of real estate without the interference of probate court.

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Formatting

  • Paper:  8.5″ x 11″
  • Margins: 3″ x 5″ top right corner of first page, 0.5″ everywhere else
  • Ink: Black[1]

Signing and Recording

Resources

TODI Deed Preview

Sources

  1. 55 ILCS 5/3–5018.2(c)(5), 55 ILCS 5/4–12002.3(c)(5)
  2. 755 ILCS 27/45
  3. 755 ILCS 27/40