Probate Code section 5614

(a)

“Revocable transfer on death deed” means an instrument created pursuant to this part that does all of the following:

(1)

Makes a donative transfer of real property to a named beneficiary.

(2)

Operates on the transferor’s death.

(3)

Remains revocable until the transferor’s death.

(b)

A revocable transfer on death deed may also be known as a “revocable TOD deed.”

(c)

A revocable transfer on death deed may be used to transfer real property even if ownership of the property is not typically evidenced or transferred by use of a deed.

Source: Section 5614, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=5614.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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