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.