TODI and Probate Avoidance for Illinois Farmland: How a Transfer on Death Instrument Works

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 22/10/2026

A TODI avoids probate on Illinois farmland but does not address estate tax or creditor claims. Here is what a Transfer on Death Instrument actually does.

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Does a Transfer on Death Instrument Actually Work for Farmland? Illinois Landowners' Most Common Questions

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 08/10/2026

TODI is the most-searched Illinois estate tool for real property. Here is where it fits for a working farm with multiple heirs — and where it falls short.

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Farm Trust vs. Transfer on Death Instrument — Which One Is Right for Your Illinois Land

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 24/09/2026

Both a revocable living trust and an Illinois TODI bypass probate for farmland — but they fit different family situations. Here is how to choose.

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