Resource Links

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For more information about the Justice Entrepreneurs Project, including a directory of attorneys who practice in various areas of law, please visit their website at jepchicago.org.

Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
For more information on the Power of Attorney for Healthcare, go to Illinois Legal Aid Online.

Download the statutory form (pdf) from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Declaration
Download the statutory form from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

POLST
For more information about POLST and advanced directives generally, check out the National POLST website.

Durable Power of Attorney for Property
For more information about Power of Attorney for Property, visit Illinois Legal Aid Online.

The statutory short form for Power of Attorney for Property can be found here (pdf).

Trust
There are many different kinds of trusts. Visit the Illinois State Bar Association for a good explanation of the basic options.

Last Will and Testament
Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a good explanation of what a will is and does, and what happens if you do not have a will.

Small Estate Affidavit
An explanation of the Small Estate Affidavit can be found on Illinois Legal Aid Online’s website.

Download the statutory form (pdf) from the Illinois Secretary of State.

Probate
An overview of Probate and alternatives can be found on NOLO’s website.

Guardianship
Visit Illinois Legal Aid Online for an explanation of the process for obtaining an Adult Guardianship and links to the necessary documents involved.

Disability
Visit the Social Security Administration for an explanation of the different disability benefits that are available.


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