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Affidavit of Death for Transfer on Death Deed Guided Form

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Free guided interview and public instructions for preparing an affidavit that documents a transfer-on-death deed owner's death so a named beneficiary can establish title.

TexasLegal AssistancePeople handling eligible Texas civil legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.

How to get help

Use the guided interview, verify the property's legal description and deed-recording details, print the resulting affidavit, sign before a notary, and record the affidavit with the county clerk in the county where the property is located. Keep a recorded copy and obtain acceptable proof of death when required for later title activity.

Who this service helps

A named beneficiary may use the form after the property owner who executed a valid transfer on death deed has died; beneficiary priority and the 120-hour survival rule can affect who receives the property.

Where this service is available

Service area: People handling eligible Texas civil legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.

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Cost / fees

The guided form and instructions are free. The public instructions state that the county clerk charges a recording fee and may not accept a check; contact the county clerk for the current amount.

About this service

The tool helps gather the decedent, recorded transfer-on-death deed, beneficiary, property legal description, and recording information needed for an Affidavit of Death.

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