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Transfer-on-Death (Beneficiary) Deeds
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
States permitting real estate to pass directly to a named beneficiary outside probate through a recorded TOD or beneficiary deed.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Allowed | Statute | Notarization Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | — | — |
| Alaska | Yes | AS § 13.48 | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes | ARS § 33-405 | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes | Ark. Code § 18-12-608 | Yes |
| California | Yes | Prob. Code § 5600 | Yes |
| Colorado | Yes | CRS § 15-15-401 | Yes |
| Connecticut | No | — | — |
| Delaware | No | — | — |
| Florida | No (enhanced life estate) | — | — |
| Georgia | No | — | — |
| Hawaii | Yes | HRS § 527-1 | Yes |
| Idaho | Yes | Idaho Code § 15-6-401 | Yes |
| Illinois | Yes | 755 ILCS 27 | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes | IC 32-17-14 | Yes |
| Iowa | No | — | — |
| Kansas | Yes | KSA § 59-3501 | Yes |
| Kentucky | No (2019 repealed) | — | — |
| Louisiana | No | — | — |
| Maine | Yes | 33 MRSA § 1051 | Yes |
| Maryland | No | — | — |
| Massachusetts | No | — | — |
| Michigan | No (ladybird deed) | — | — |
| Minnesota | Yes | Minn. Stat. § 507.071 | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes | Miss. Code § 91-27-1 | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes | RSMo § 461.025 | Yes |
| Montana | Yes | MCA § 72-6-401 | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-3402 | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes | NRS § 111.655 | Yes |
| New Hampshire | No | — | — |
| New Jersey | No | — | — |
| New Mexico | Yes | NMSA § 45-6-401 | Yes |
| New York | Yes (2024) | Real Prop. § 424 | Yes |
| North Carolina | No | — | — |
| North Dakota | Yes | ND Cent. Code § 30.1-32.1 | Yes |
| Ohio | Yes | ORC § 5302.22 | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Okla. Stat. § 58-1251 | Yes |
| Oregon | Yes | ORS § 93.948 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | No | — | — |
| Rhode Island | No | — | — |
| South Carolina | No | — | — |
| South Dakota | Yes | SDCL § 29A-6-403 | Yes |
| Tennessee | No | — | — |
| Texas | Yes | Estates Code § 114.051 | Yes |
| Utah | Yes | Utah Code § 75-6-401 | Yes |
| Vermont | Yes | 27 VSA § 601 | Yes |
| Virginia | Yes | Va. Code § 64.2-621 | Yes |
| Washington | Yes | RCW § 64.80 | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes | WV Code § 36-12-1 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Wis. Stat. § 705.15 | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes | Wyo. Stat. § 2-18-101 | Yes |
| District of Columbia | Yes | DC Code § 19-604.01 | Yes |
TOD deeds are revocable until death, do not avoid creditor claims or Medicaid estate recovery, and must be recorded before death to be effective.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.