IMCO LEGAL SELF-HELP
Pro se and estate assistance, made more understandable.
IMCO helps community members prepare for legal self-advocacy and estate-related next steps with plain-language guidance, document organization, and trusted referral pathways.
PRO SE SELF-HELP
Court & Forms
Plain-language help organizing forms, understanding common court steps, and preparing questions before you represent yourself.
ESTATE ORGANIZATION
Estate Planning Basics
Guidance for gathering key records, naming next steps, and preparing for conversations about wills, powers of attorney, and estates.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION
Prepare With Clarity
Help organizing the paperwork and details you may need for legal self-help or estate-related appointments.
REFERRAL PATHWAYS
Find the Right Support
Connections to legal aid, court resources, and trusted community partners when your situation needs additional support.
FAMILY SUPPORT
Plan for Loved Ones
A practical starting point for families helping elders, caregivers, or loved ones prepare for important decisions.
COURT NAVIGATION
Understand What Comes Next
Clear, non-legal-advice information about local court processes, deadlines, and where to look for help.
HOUSING DOCUMENTS
Keep Home Records Ready
Organize housing-related records and identify the paperwork that may be helpful when seeking assistance.
PROPERTY & ESTATE QUESTIONS
Start With the Facts
A calm place to gather details and identify which questions to bring to a qualified professional.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
Organize the Essentials
Bring key financial records together so you can make informed decisions and request the right assistance.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Learn Before You File
Future workshops will offer guided learning on self-help, document readiness, and estate-related planning.
ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT
Help That Meets You Where You Are
Information designed to be clearer and more accessible for people navigating disability, caregiving, or complex life changes.
IMCO’s legal self-help resources are built for Chicagoland and Cook County.
