A: The Revocable “TOD” (“Transfer on Death”) Deed, introduced into law in 2016, was created as a new probate-avoidance strategy available to Californians. Specifically, the Revocable TOD Deed allows individuals to transfer, effective only upon death and outside of probate, certain types of California residential property to the property owner’s desired beneficiaries.
Q: What is a Revocable TOD Deed?
by Rose Law Firm of Napa Valley, Inc. | Oct 16, 2024 | Q&A, Title and Deeds |

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