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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Illinois Probate for Real Property — How Long It Takes, What It Costs, and What to Do Before You Need It

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 30/07/2026

When Illinois real estate goes through probate without a transfer mechanism, it can take 9-18 months and cost thousands. Here is how the process works and how to avoid it.

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What Happens When a Family Farm Crosses Generations Without a Plan in Illinois

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 02/07/2026

59% of Illinois farmland sellers in 2024 were estates. What probate actually costs, how stepped-up basis works, and why the plan has to come before the crisis.

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