Texas community resource
Transfer on Death Deed Toolkit
TexasLawHelp.org
Free forms and instructions for creating and recording a Texas Transfer on Death Deed so real property passes to a named beneficiary at death.
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How to get help
Review whether the deed fits the estate plan, obtain the exact legal description, complete and notarize the deed, and record it with the county clerk where the property is located. Keep the recorded document and related instructions; use the separate cancellation or beneficiary materials when applicable.
Who this service helps
For an owner of Texas real property considering a Transfer on Death Deed. The deed must identify the property and beneficiary, be signed before a notary, and be recorded in the county where the property is located before the owner's death.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Cost / fees
The guide and forms are free. The official page notes county recording fees and possible notary, certified-copy, title-research, or legal-review costs.
About this service
The toolkit covers preparation and filing of a transfer on death deed, later cancellation, and an affidavit-of-death process for a beneficiary. It explains that the owner retains rights during life and the beneficiary receives no present rights.
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