Transfer on Death Deed
/ˈtrænsfər ɒn deθ did/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal instrument allowing real property to pass directly to a named beneficiary upon the owner's death, avoiding probate.
She signed a transfer on death deed to ensure her house would pass to her daughter without going through probate.
Forms
- transfer on death deed
- transfer on death deeds
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Commentary
Transfer on death deeds provide a streamlined method for property transfer upon death, useful for avoiding probate but not recognized in all jurisdictions.
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