Name who receives your Texas property at death while keeping full control during your lifetime. Revocable at any time.
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Transfer on Death Deed — the Texas mechanism for keeping control now while planning for the future.
You keep full ownership and control
After signing a Transfer on Death Deed, nothing changes about how you own or use the property. You can continue to live there, sell it, mortgage it, lease it, or change your beneficiary — all without their permission.
You name who receives the property at your death
The deed names a designated grantee — the person who would receive the property if you still own it when you die. You can also name an alternate grantee as a backup.
The deed is fully revocable
Unlike a regular deed transfer, a TODD can be revoked at any time during your lifetime. Simply record a revocation instrument in the county where the property is located.
No probate required if you still own it
If you own the property at death, it transfers to the designated grantee without going through the Texas probate process. The designated grantee records a certified copy of your death certificate with the County Clerk.
Texas property owners who want to name a beneficiary without losing control now
Parents who want a child to receive property without probate
Individuals looking for a simple alternative to a living trust for one property
Married couples who want to ensure property passes directly to the surviving spouse
Anyone who wants to keep the right to sell or change their mind later
Properties with title disputes, liens, or unclear ownership
Situations where Medicaid eligibility, creditor claims, or tax planning is involved
Co-owned property where all owners haven't agreed to the transfer plan
Anyone with a complex estate that involves multiple properties or family conflict
Situations where the deed may need to interact with a trust or will
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Transferor's full legal name
Your name exactly as it appears on your current deed
Transferor's current mailing address
Your address at the time of signing
Designated grantee's full legal name
The person who would receive the property at your death
Designated grantee's mailing address
Required for proper deed preparation
Texas property county
The county where the property is physically located
Full legal description
Copy this exactly from your existing deed — do not use a street address
Parcel Identification Number
Found at your county appraisal district website
Alternate grantee (optional)
A backup beneficiary if the primary grantee predeceases you
Prepared by / Return to info
Usually your own name and address
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Notarization Required
A Texas Transfer on Death Deed must be acknowledged before a notary public. Witnesses are not required.
Must Be Recorded Before Death
The deed is only effective if it is recorded with the County Clerk in the property's county before the transferor's death.
Transferee Records Death Certificate
After the transferor's death, the designated grantee records a certified copy of the death certificate with the County Clerk to claim title.
ClickDocs.org provides document preparation services only. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. A Texas Transfer on Death Deed is a legal instrument — if your situation involves complex ownership, creditor issues, Medicaid planning, or family disputes, consult a licensed Texas attorney before proceeding.