Step 1 of 18 - State 5% Hiddendate_startThis adds the current timestamp to the form when the user starts the form for the first time. Hiddenpreview_navigation_tf Yes No Hiddenpermissions HiddenModeWhat mode is the current form running. Development - payment (off) reviews (off) webhook (on) form_action (selectable) Beta - payment (on) reviews (off) webhook (on) form_action (submit) Production - payment (on) reviews (on) webhook (off) form_action (create) Testing - payment (off) reviews (off) webhook (on) form_action (create) Development Beta Production Testing Hiddentest_mode_tf Yes No Hiddenload Yes No Hiddenexpire_tf True False Hiddenis_sent_flag True False Hiddenis_paid_flag True False Form Route Matter*If you are creating multiple entries, you can use this entry to help distinguish it from other entries. Otherwise, leave it blank. Create Your TOD Deed in Minutes A Transfer-on-Death Deed—sometimes called a TOD deed, beneficiary deed, or deed upon death—allows owners to transfer real estate to beneficiaries at death while still maintaining control over the property during life. At death, the transfer happens automatically and without the need for probate. This interview will help create a customized, state-specific TOD deed in minutes. It guides you through a step-by-step interview to help you determine the language you need to achieve your goals. When the interview is complete, your software will create the deed and any related documents. It will also provide you with clear instructions about how to sign and record the deed. Before we get started, there are a few items that you will need to collect: Prior deed to the property. You will need the prior deed to the property. If you are the current owner, this is the deed that transferred the property to you. Names and addresses. You will need the names and addresses of every person that is transferring the property. You will also need the names and addresses of every person, business, or trust that is receiving the property. Gathering this information in advance will help streamline the TOD deed creation process.Property State*Select the state where the property is located.AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Acccording to our latest research, your state has not enacted a transfer-on-death deed act and does not recognize transfer-on-death deeds. There are other your state deeds that will transfer property on the death of an owner. Visit our Deed Interview and indicate that you want to Create a deed that transfers property upon the death of an owner to explore all available options.submit Yes No HiddenaffiliateFortenberry PLLCTestingHiddensite_name Hiddenuser_role Hiddenorder HiddenCalculated FieldsHiddengrantor_multiple_tf True False Hiddengrantor_title Hiddengrantor_title_possessive Hiddenprimbeneficiary_title Hiddenprimbeneficiary_multiple_tf Yes No Hiddenaltbeneficiary_tf Yes No altbeneficiary_count_nuHiddenaltbeneficiary_title Hiddenaltbeneficiary_multiple_tf Yes No Hiddenshow_lapse_tf Yes No Hiddenshow_altbeneficiary_tf Yes No Hiddenprimbeneficiary_spouse_tf Yes No Hiddenprimbeneficiary_type One Married Couple One Organization One Trust All Individuals Hiddenaltbeneficiary_type One Married Couple One Organization One Trust All Individuals Each state has its own legal requirements. Your documents will be customized for use in your state. County InformationEnter the following information about the local jurisdiction where the property is located. County*-Select-The property is located:* Within city limits In an unincorporated area include_judicial_district_tf Include judicial district Property Judicial or Recording District*Fill in the blank: The property is in the ____ ___________District. For example, "First Judicial" or "Nineteenth Recording." City or TownIndicate the city, town, or other jurisdiction where the property is located. The answers will be displayed in this format: __________ of __________. For example, "City of Philadephia" or "Town of Fowler."City/Town/Township*CityTownTownship OFCity/Town Name* HiddenMapped FieldsHiddenproduct_router Hiddenproduct_nameThe product name, including the state Hiddendocument_titleJust the legal name of the document Hiddenset_state_information_tf Yes No Hiddencounty_term County Parish Borough Hiddenvesting_county_tf Hiddenjudicial_district_state_tf Yes No Hiddenindependent_cities_state_tf Yes No Hiddencommunity_property_state_tf Yes No Hiddenhomestead_state_tf Yes No Hiddenhomestead_spousal_joinder_state_tf Yes No Hiddenspouse_name_required_tf Yes No Hiddenhomestead_spousal_joinder_statute Hiddenhomestead_statement_tf Yes No Hiddenallprop_state_tf Yes No Hiddenallprop_statute Hiddenjtwros_state_tf Yes No Hiddentbe_state_tf Yes No Hiddenele_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_deed_title Hiddentod_deed_statute Hiddencpwros_separate_agreement_tf Yes No Hiddenquitclaim_deed_state_tf Yes No Hiddenwarranty_quitclaim_authorizing_statute Hiddenwarranty_language_quitclaim_single_grantorUse the following format: A ___ to B. For example, "remises, releases, and quitclaims." Hiddenwarranty_language_quitclaim_multiple_grantorsUse the following format: A and B ___ to C. For example, "remise, release, and quitclaim." Hiddennwd_deed_state_tfTitle insurers in some states disfavor quitclaim deeds as instruments conveyance and prefer alternative deed forms. Yes No Hiddennwd_deed_titleFor example, "Deed Without Warranty" or "No Warranty Deed" Hiddenwarranty_nwd_authorizing_statute Hiddenwarranty_language_nwd_single_grantorUse the following format: A ___ to B. For example, "grants, bargains, sells, and conveys without warranty." Hiddenwarranty_language_nwd_multiple_grantorsUse the following format: A and B ___ to C. For example, "grant, bargain, sell, and convey without warranty." Hiddenswd_deed_title Special Warranty Deed Limited Warranty Deed Grant Deed Statutory Warranty Deed Covenant Deed Hiddenwarranty_swd_authorizing_statute Hiddenwarranty_language_swd_single_grantorUse the following format: A ___ to B. For example, "bargains, sells, conveys, and warrants specially." Hiddenwarranty_language_swd_multiple_grantorsUse the following format: A and B ___ to C. For example, "bargain, sell, convey, and warrant specially." Hiddengwd_deed_title Warranty Deed General Warranty Deed Statutory Warranty Deed Hiddenwarranty_gwd_authorizing_statute Hiddenwarranty_language_gwd_single_grantorUse the following format: A ___ to B. For example, "bargains, sells, conveys, and warrants generally." Hiddenwarranty_language_gwd_multiple_grantorsUse the following format: A and B ___ to C. For example, "bargain, sell, convey, and warrant generally." Hiddentrust_certificate_titleA trust certificate may be called, by other names, such as a certification of trust, trust certification, or affidavit of trust. Hiddentrust_certificate_state_tf Yes No Hiddentrust_certificate_statute Hiddengrantor_trust_beneficiary_state_tf Yes No Hiddengrantee_trust_beneficiary_state_tf Yes No Hiddentransfer_tax_state_tf Yes No Hiddentransfer_tax_title Hiddentransfer_tax_rateFill in the blank: The transfer tax is assessed at a rate of _____. Hiddentransfer_tax_exemption_statement_tf Yes No Hiddentransfer_tax_return_mc Must be filed with all deeds Must only be filed for deeds that are not exempt from transfer tax Is not required Hiddentransfer_tax_return_title Hiddeninformational_return_state_tfDo not include the transfer tax return described above (if applicable). Yes No Hiddeninformational_return_title Hiddeninformational_return_required_mc Always In some circumstances but not in others Only if consideration is not stated on the deed Hiddendeed_recording_officeFor example, "chancery clerk" or "circuit court" Hiddendeed_recording_book_titleFor example, "land records" or "record of deeds" Hiddenrecording_costsFill in the blank: Recording costs ___. For example, "are $12.50 for the first page and $8.00 for each additional page." Hiddenfirst_page_margin_statute Hiddenpreparer_information_location Top left (split margin) Above the title (single margin) Below the title (single margin) At the end Hiddenproperty_tax_number_state_tfSome states require the property tax number, also called an assessor's number or tax parcel number, to be included on the deed. Yes No Hiddenproperty_tax_number_title Property Tax Number Parcel Identification Number Tax Parcel Number Assessor's Parcel Number Hiddenprior_deed_information_state_tfSome states require the deed to include the book and page or instrument number of the prior recorded deed. Yes No Hiddenproperty_address_state_tf Yes No Hiddenindexing_instructions_state_tf Yes No Hiddenindexing_instructions_title Hiddenindexing_instructions_statute Hiddentitle_insurance_statement_state_tfSome states require deeds to include the name of the title insurance underwriter insuring such instrument or a statement that the existence of title insurance is unknown. Yes No Hiddenphone_number_required_tf Yes No Hiddenexception_clause_default_tf Hiddenexception_clauseHiddendeed_witness_requirements_mc No need must be witnessed, only notarized Some deeds must be witnessed in addition to being notarized All deeds must be witnessed in addition to being notarized Hiddendeed_witness_numberPlease enter a number from 1 to 4.Hiddenmerge_data_route Hiddenmerge_endpoint Hiddentod_beneficiary_marital_status_tf Yes No Hiddentod_beneficiary_address_tf Yes No Hiddentod_percentage_interest_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_coownership_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_warranty_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_poa_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_class_gift_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_single_grantor_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_deed_relationship_state_tf Yes No Hiddentod_covered_property_state_tf Yes No Hiddengrantor_title_single Hiddengrantor_title_single_possessive Hiddengrantor_title_multiple Hiddengrantor_title_multiple_possessive Hiddenprimbeneficiary_title_single Hiddenprimbeneficiary_title_multiple Hiddenaltbeneficiary_state_tf Hiddenaltbeneficiary_title_single Hiddenaltbeneficiary_title_multiple Hiddentod_lapse_state_tf Hiddenshow_coownership_tf Yes No Deceased OwnersAre any of the current owners deceased? Yes No A TOD deed is not the appropriate document to use to transfer property from an owner that is already deceased. Only a living person can create a TOD deed. If the deceased owner co-owned the property with other owners—or if the deceased owner left a life estate deed, TOD or beneficiary deed, or lady bird deed naming someone to inherit the property—you may be able to use a survivorship affidavit to remove the deceased owner (in which case you could still use this interview to create a TOD deed for the surviving owner). What is a Survivorship Affidavit? A survivorship affidavit is a legal document used to remove a deceased owner from title to property by recording evidence of the deceased owner’s death in the land records. The purpose of a survivorship affidavit is to clear up the land records by letting third parties—including title companies, lenders, and the property tax officials—know that an owner has passed away and that you now own the property without that owner. It can be used in two situations: While the deceased owner was alive, you and the deceased owner jointly owned the property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, tenants by the entirety, or community property with right of survivorship. You did not own jointly own the property with the deceased owner while the deceased owner was alive, but the deceased owner named you to inherit the property through a life estate deed, TOD or beneficiary deed, or lady bird deed. If these conditions apply, you can create a survivorship affidavit to remove a deceased owner by completing our Survivorship Affidavit interview. What if Those Conditions Do Not Apply? If the conditions listed above for using a survivorship affidavit do not apply, you should speak to an attorney about probate or estate administration. This service cannot be used to transfer property from a deceased owner if there are no surviving owners named in a deed to inherit the property.tod_warning_acknowledgement* I understand that I cannot create a TOD deed to transfer property from an owner that is already deceased and that a TOD deed must be signed by a living owner prior to death. I will only use this interview to create a TOD deed from a living owner. Current Owner or Owners (Grantor/Grantors)Because a TOD deed only becomes effective on the death of an owner, all owners must be living individuals. If the owner is a deceased person, trust, business, or other organization you cannot create a TOD deed from that owner. Current Owner (Grantor) InformationUse the Add Grantor button below to enter one or more Grantors. If you have already done so, you can use the Edit button to edit an entry or the Delete button to delete an entry. Grantor Name Actions Edit Delete Use the Add Grantor button below to add grantors. Add Grantor Maximum number of grantors reached. Hiddengrantors_nested_arrayCurrent Owner (Grantor) InformationBecause a TOD deed only becomes effective on the death of an owner, all owners must be living individuals. If the owner is a deceased person, trust, business, or other organization you cannot create a TOD deed from that owner. HiddenType:* Individual or Married Couple Business or Organization Living Trust or Other Trust Gender* Male Female First Name* Middle Name (Optional)Last Name* Name SuffixJr.Sr.IIIIIIV(Optional)Other names?*Review the prior deed to the property. Does this owner's name differ in any way from the way the prior deed is worded? If so, choose "Yes." Yes No Other name or names used by this owner:* Marital Status*SingleMarriedDivorcedWidowed your state is a community property state. In community property states, a married couple is treated as owning all property acquired during the marriage as community property (50/50 ownership), even if only one spouse's name is listed on the property. There are exceptions for property acquired by gift or inheritance.Does this person's spouse also own the property?* Yes No Does anyone else also own an interest in the property?* Yes No Is the property this person's homestead?Answer Yes if this owner uses the property as his or her principal residence. Yes No Will an agent under a power of attorney sign documents on behalf of this person?Choose Yes only if this person is not able to sign the deed on his or her own behalf and has a valid power of attorney appointing an agent to sign the deed on his or her behalf. The power of attorney must authorize the agent to transfer real estate. A power of attorney should be used with caution, and only when the current owner is unable to sign on his or her own behalf. Yes No Agent InformationEnter the following information about the agent under this owner's power of attorney. Agent's Gender* Male Female First Name* Middle Name (Optional)Last Name* Name SuffixJr.Sr.IIIIIIV(Optional)Agent's Title*AgentAttorney-in-FactPOA Title*Enter the title of the power of attorney that gives the agent the authority to sign documents. For example, "General Durable Power of Attorney." POA Date*Enter the signing date of the power of attorney that gives the agent the authority to sign documents. MM slash DD slash YYYY AddressList this owner's current address (the address where this owner lives and receives mail). The current owner's address may be different than the property address. Address* Street Address Address Line 2 (Optional) City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Hiddenmailing_tf Different mailing address? Hiddenlxrl_onegrantor_full_name Hiddenlxrl_onegrantor_agent_full_name Hiddentest_tod_spousal_rights Using TOD Deeds for Jointly Owned Property To comply with law, this interview and the related document is designed for use by a single grantor. If multiple grantors currently own the property, each grantor should create his or her own . Would you like to create a separate deed from the owner's spouse?Selecting Yes will create a separate deed from the owner's spouse that names identical beneficiaries. You should only select this option if the owner's spouse will name the exact same beneficiaries as the owner. Yes No Homestead JoinderState law generally requires a spouse to join in a conveyance of homestead property, even if that spouse is not listed on the deed to the property. Because the deed may not be valid without the spouse's signature, we strongly recommend including the spouse's signature. Include signature by spouse to convey homestead property? Yes No Marital Property (Dower) JoinderState dower law generally requires a spouse to join in a conveyance of marital property, even if that spouse is not listed on the deed to the property. Because the deed may not be valid without the spouse's signature, we strongly recommend including the spouse's signature. Include signature by spouse to convey dower property? Yes No Spouse InformationSpouse's Gender* Male Female First Name* Middle Name (Optional)Last Name* Name SuffixJr.Sr.IIIIIIV(Optional)Other names?*If this person's name is different in a previously filed deed or other document affecting the property, list that variation here. Yes No Other name or names used by this spouse:* Hiddenlxrl_onegrantor_spouse_full_name Naming Primary BeneficiariesState law allows you to name one or more primary beneficiaries (Primary Beneficiaries) to inherit the property on the current owner's death. If you are married and want your spouse to own the property on your death, you must name your spouse as the primary beneficiary. If your spouse does not survive you, the property will transfer to any listed alternate beneficiary or beneficiaries on your death. Who should inherit the property on the death?* This deed will transfer the property to a single primary beneficiary OR to multiple primary beneficiaries with equal interests This deed will transfer the property to multiple primary beneficiaries with unequal interests Warning: State law does not permit transfers to multiple primary beneficiaries with unequal interests. Do not proceed without changing your answer to 'This deed will transfer the property to a single primary beneficiary OR to multiple primary beneficiaries with equal interests.' Hiddeneval_primbeneficiary_tf Primary BeneficiariesUse the Add Beneficiary button below to enter one or more primary beneficiaries (Primary Beneficiaries). If you have already done so, you can use the Edit button to edit an entry or the Delete button to delete an entry. Primary Beneficiaries Beneficiary Name Actions Edit Delete Use the Add Beneficiary button below to add beneficiaries. Add Beneficiary Maximum number of beneficiaries reached. Hiddenprimbeneficiary_count_nuHiddenprimbeneficiary_nested_array Predeceased Primary BeneficiariesThe following options allow you to specify what will happen if one or more Primary Beneficiaries dies before the Current Owner or, for non-living Primary Beneficiaries like trusts or organizations, is not in existence on the Current Owner's death. Hiddentest_descendant_options Hiddentest_survivor_alternate If a beneficiary predeceases the owner or is not legally in existence at the time of the death:* That beneficiary’s interest will pass to the remaining beneficiary or beneficiaries That beneficiary’s interest will pass to the descendants of a deceased beneficiary, if any (do not use unless all beneficiaries are living persons) That beneficiary’s interest will pass to an alternate beneficiary or alternate beneficiaries That beneficiary’s interest will pass to and become part of the estate of the deceased beneficiary (do not use unless all beneficiaries are living persons) The conveyance to that beneficiary will become null and void If the beneficiary has no descendants, that beneficiary’s interest will pass:* to the remaining beneficiary or beneficiaries to an alternate beneficiary or alternate beneficiaries no provision Would you like to name alternate beneficiaries in case all of your primary beneficiaries are deceased or not legally in existence at the time of your death?* Yes No Naming Alternate BeneficiariesState law allows you to name one or more Alternate Beneficiaries in case a Primary Beneficiary is deceasedWould you like to name one or more alternate beneficiaries? Yes No Your spouse will be named as the primary beneficiary. Use the options below to add one or more alternate beneficiaries.Alternate BeneficiariesUse the Add Beneficiary button below to enter one or more alternate/contingent beneficiaries (Alternate Beneficiaries). If you have already done so, you can use the Edit button to edit an entry or the Delete button to delete an entry. Alternate Beneficiaries Beneficiary Name Actions Edit Delete Use the Add Beneficiary button below to add beneficiaries. Add Beneficiary Maximum number of beneficiaries reached. Hiddenaltbeneficiary_nested_array Warranty of Title In the real estate context, a warranty of title is a guarantee that the transferor of real estate has the right to transfer ownership and that no one else can claim ownership of the property. If the deed includes a warranty of title and it turns out that there is a problem with title to the property—for example, if there is an undisclosed mortgage, a tax lien against the property, or an outstanding boundary dispute—the transferee may sue the transferor for breaching the warranty. Most deeds are named after the warranty of title they provide. In , the following types of deeds are identified by their warranty of title (or lack thereof): . Provides an absolute covenant/warranty of title that covers anything that could affect title to the property, including actions that occurred before the current owner owned the property. Places all risk on the transferor. Often used in the sale context, when the seller is receiving value for the property. . Provides an absolute covenant/warranty of title that covers anything that could affect title to the property, but only covers issues that arose while the current owner owned the property. Divides the risk between the transferor (who is responsible for issues that arose during the transferor's ownership) and the transferee (who is responsible for issues that arose before or after the transferor owned the property). . Provides no warranty of title. The transferee acquires whatever interest the transferor has. The transferor is not responsible for any title issues, regardless of when they arose. All risk is on the transferee. A is used most often when transferring property to spouses or family members as a gift (without consideration). The choices below allow you to choose the warranty of title to apply. Select the warranty of title:If you know the type of deed you would like, choose it from the options below. Otherwise, choose Help Me Decide for assistance with determining the right deed form for you. Quitclaim Special Warranty General Warranty Grant Deed No Warranty Deed Help Me Decide The decision of what warranty of title to provide depends on your goals and can vary from deed to deed.A warranty of title is a legal guarantee from the current owner (grantor) to the new owner (grantee) that there are no title issues. If a deed makes a warranty of title, the grantee can sue the grantor over any title issues.Title issues can be caused by many things, including errors in the public record, unknown liens against the property, undisclosed prior conveyances, forged deeds, missing heirs or unprobated wills, or disputes about boundary lines or surveys. The questions below will help determine the correct warranty of title to include in the deed. For more information, see our discussion of Warranties of Title.Do you want the current owner or owners to be legally responsible if there is a problem with title to the property?Most people choose "No" if the property is being transferred as a gift between family members or others that are in a close personal relationship OR if the transfer will take effect at death (e.g., a lady bird deed or TOD deed). Yes No Choose if you want the grantor(s) to be responsible for all title issues, including those that relate to the time before the grantor(s) owned the property. Choose if you want the grantor(s) to be responsible for only title issues that relate to the time that the grantor(s) owned the property. Suggestion: Choose if you do not want the grantor(s) to be responsible for any title issues affecting the property. Form of Co-OwnershipThe form of co-ownership specifies what happens if you leave property to one or more living beneficiaries (human beings), and one of them dies after inheriting the property under the TOD deed. Selecting Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship will leave the property to the surviving beneficiaries on the death of a beneficiary. Selecting Tenancy in Common will leave the property to a deceased beneficiary's heirs or the individuals named in his or her will. Probate is usually required for property held as tenants in common, but not for property held as joint tenancy with right of survivorship. Select the Form of Co-Ownership*Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship should only be selected if two or more living persons could inherit the property and you want the entire interest of any deceased beneficiary to pass to the surviving beneficiary or beneficiaries. Joint tenancy with right of survivorship will not work for beneficiaries that are organizations or trusts or if there is only one beneficiary. Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship Tenancy in Common No provision Some states do not allow property to be held as joint tenants with right of survivorship unless all owners have equal interests. Because the law in this area is not always clear or apparent, consider selecting Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship only if all beneficiaries have equal interests. Legal DescriptionTo be valid, a deed or affidavit must include a legal description. The legal description for the deed or affidavit purposes is not the same as the legal description from the property tax records. You should not use the description from the property tax records as the legal description. Make sure to get the legal description from the prior deed.show_legal _description_explanation Tell me more about legal descriptions How to Find a Legal Description A legal description is a description of real estate that is sufficient to identify it for legal purposes. The best source of the legal description is the prior deed to the property (the deed that conveyed the property to the current owner or owners). To locate the legal description in the prior deed, look for words of introduction like '… described as follows.' This language indicates that the legal description is about to begin. The legal description is often double-indented or set in boldface type to set it apart from the rest of the deed. Example of Subdivision (Lot and Block) Legal Description If real estate is located in a subdivision, the legal description may be very simple. It will typically refer to one or more lots, the block (or blocks) on which the lots are located, the subdivision name, and the county and state. Lot and Block Legal Description To see an example of how a lot and block legal description appears on an actual deed, see Sample Deed – Lot and Block. Example of Survey (Metes and Bounds) Legal Description A metes and bounds description describes the property by locating it within the public surveying system. The boundaries of the property are described by working around a parcel of real estate in sequence, starting with a point of beginning. The point of beginning could be a landmark or a point described based in the United States Public Land Survey System. Here’s an example of a metes and bounds description: Metes and Bounds Legal Description To see an example of how a metes and bounds description appears on an actual deed, see Sample Deed – Metes and Bounds.Select One:*Selecting I will attach the legal description to the document will include a cover page for an exhibit that you can "attach" by adding the typed legal description on a separate document to be filed along with the deed. If your prior deed used an attached legal description, you may be able to use a copy of the same attachment. I want to enter a legal description here I will attach the legal description to the document Legal Description*Enter the legal description for the property. To find the legal description, look at the deed that conveyed the property to the current owner. For more information on how to locate and type a legal description, see What is a Legal Description of Real Estate?Property Address* Property Tax NumberEnter the number used to identify the property for local property tax purposes. It may go by different names, depending on the county. To locate it, look at prior tax statements, the prior deed to the property, or the city or county property tax records. Most counties have online search tools to search the property tax records. Leaving this answer blank will insert a blank space on the document to be filled in later. Indexing Instructions*Enter the indexing instructions. This information is required in your state in order to follow the chain of title. You can usually copy the indexing instructions from the prior deed. Prior Deed InformationEnter information about the deed that transferred the property to the owner that is currently transferring the property. This information is used to connect the chain of title between owners.Prior Owner Name*Enter the name of the owner that transferred the property to the person who is currently transferring the property. This is usually the person listed as "Grantor" in the most recently recorded deed. Prior Deed Title*Enter the title of the deed or other instrument that transferred the property to PDF (.pdf) files. Prior Deed Recording Information*Fill in the blank for the Instrument Number or Book/Page Number: The prior instrument was recorded _________. This information is usually stamped on the document by the clerk at the time that the document was recorded. Examples: "as Instrument No. 2011013487" or "in Book 8B at Page 38" Prior Deed Recording Date*Enter the date that the prior instrument was recorded. The date would have been stamped on the prior instrument by the clerk at the time that the prior instrument is recorded. MM slash DD slash YYYY Interest ConveyedEnter the following information about the interest conveyed. As a general rule, if all property owners are signing the deed (which is usually recommended), then the deed should convey the entire property. Interest Conveyed*If this document deals with only a partial interest in the property, select "Partial Interest." Otherwise, select "Entire Interest." Entire Interest Partial Interest Partial Interest*This document relates to an undivided ___ interest in the property (e.g., 1/2, 50 percent). Signing Information (Optional)Enter the following information about the place and date of signature. If you are unsure when or where the document will be signed, click Next to skip to the next section. Signing StateSelect the state in which this document will be signed. If unsure, leave blank. 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HiddenOptionsStandardTotal $0.00 Form Action* Save Entry Save Entry and Send Testing Save Entry, Create Document and Send To Admin Save Entry, Create Document and Send To Client Preparer InformationEnter the following information about the person preparing this document.Hiddenlxrl_preparer_type* Individual Gender* Male Female First Name* Middle Name Last Name* Name SuffixJr.Sr.IIIIIIVEmail*It is important to enter a valid e-mail address and to check that e-mail address for any correspondence from us. We do not sell your e-mail address or use it for anything other than communicating with you about this matter. Enter Email Confirm Email Firm or Company (Optional) Hiddenlxrl_preparer_full_name Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Phone Number*Is this person an attorney?* Yes No Bar Number (Optional)Use the full context. For example, if your Texas bar number is 12345, enter "Texas Bar No. 12345" instead of just "12345." Return recorded documents to different address?*The deed will be filed (recorded) in the land records. If you would like the recorded deed to be returned to an address other than the one listed above, select Yes and enter the address below. Otherwise, select No. Yes No Return-To AddressEnter the name and address where the documents should be returned once they are recordedHiddenlxrl_returnto_type Individual Name* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Swaziland)EthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands Country loading entry template Final Review The completed deed will be delivered to you by e-mail at the e-mail address you provided. If that e-mail address is incorrect, please use the Previous button below to correct the e-mail address before submitting this form. General Details Edit Property Location: Deed Type: Deceased Owners Edit Are any of the current owners deceased? No Current Owner ( That Owns Property Before the Deed is Signed) Edit Legal Description Edit Legal Description Option: Interest Conveyed Edit Interest Type Signing Information Edit Signing State (Optional): Unanswered (to be filled in on document at signing) Preparer Information Edit Gender: Name: Email: Address: Attorney? No Different return-to address? No Document PreviewPlease review the document carefully before proceeding. General Details Edit Property Location: Deed Type: Deceased Owners Edit Are any of the current owners deceased? No Current Owner ( That Owns Property Before the Deed is Signed) Edit Legal Description Edit Legal Description Option: Interest Conveyed Edit Interest Type Signing Information Edit Signing State (Optional): Unanswered (to be filled in on document at signing) Preparer Information Edit Gender: Name: Email: Address: Attorney? No Different return-to address? No HiddenDocument Review* Review complete Δ
