A revocable transfer-on-death (TOD) deed, also called a beneficiary deed, that designates who receives real property at the owner's death — outside of probate — while the owner retains full control during their lifetime. Available only in states that have enacted TOD deed legislation.
The Transfer-on-Death Deed is a ready-to-use real estate template you can send for signature in minutes. It is written for 1 signer (owner) and, by default, expires 30 days after it is sent if left unsigned. It covers deed, real estate, transfer on death, probate avoidance. Like every Abundera Sign template it is a convenience draft structured for ESIGN Act and UETA compliance, not a substitute for legal advice. Each signed copy is sealed with PAdES-LTA digital signatures, dual RFC 3161 timestamps, and a tamper-evident evidence package in WORM storage.
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# Transfer-on-Death Deed **RECORDING INFORMATION (complete before recording)** Return to: ___________ Address: ___________ Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): ___________ --- ## Revocable Transfer-on-Death Deed **Owner (Transferor):** ___________, ___________, whose mailing address is ___________ ("Owner"), hereby declares this Revocable Transfer-on-Death Deed ("TOD Deed") with respect to the real property described below, to take effect on the death of the Owner as provided herein. --- ## Legal Description of Property The real property that is the subject of this TOD Deed is located in the County of ___________, State of ___________, and is legally described as: ___________ (Attach additional pages if needed. This description must match the deed of record.) --- ## Property Street Address ___________ (Street address is for reference only; the legal description above controls.) --- ## Designated Beneficiary(ies)