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2022 Updates to California Transfer-on-Death Deed Law
DeedClaim updates our deed forms to stay current with statutory amendments. Our California TOD deed form reflects the current version of the law.
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Creditor Claims Create Traps for Homeowners Using California Transfer-on-Death Deeds
California TOD Deeds create potential traps for property owners with creditors. Along with inheriting the property, the beneficiary also inherits personal liability for the deceased owner’s debts.
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Commission Issues Guidance on Recording California Transfer-on-Death Deeds
The Memorandum also suggests that the law be amended to simply state that recording or failing to record the FAQ section does not affect the validity of the document. In our view, this is the better approach. It would reduce the risk that consumers would accidentally file invalid documents.
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California Now Allows Revocable Transfer-On-Death Deeds
With this new law, California joins a growing number of U.S. states that allow property to be transferred by TOD deed at death.
