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Connecticut does not authorize transfer on death deeds. 4 alternatives are available to transfer real property at death without probate.
Connecticut has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute.
TOD deed bills have been introduced multiple times: HB 5266 (2026 session, "AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT" — referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary 2/19/2026, public hearing 2/27/2026, died in committee; 2026 Regular Session adjourned May 6, 2026 per cga.ct.gov), HB 6896 and SB 211 (2025 session, died in committee after split testimony from Insurance and Real Estate Committee), SB 117 (2016), HB 5209 (2020). Stakeholders have raised concerns about creditor notice, title insurance compatibility, and undue influence protections. Connecticut also does not recognize Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds. Connecticut has a small estate affidavit process (Form PC-212) for personal property under $40,000 (Conn. Gen. Stat. 45a-273), but this excludes individually-held real estate. Out-of-state TOD deeds covering real property located in Connecticut are not given effect — Connecticut applies the law of the situs (lex rei sitae) to real property transfers, and CT has no recognizing statute.
These mechanisms transfer real property at death without probate in Connecticut:
Consult a licensed attorney for help choosing the right mechanism for your situation.
Connecticut legislators have introduced bills to authorize transfer on death deeds. The law has not been enacted as of the verification date (2026-05-30).
Connecticut has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute.
Connecticut recognizes 4 alternatives for transferring real property outside of probate: Revocable living trust; Joint tenancy with right of survivorship; Tenancy by the entirety (married couples); Life estate deed.
No. Real property transfers are governed by the state where the property is located. A TOD deed signed under another state's law has no effect on real property in Connecticut.
Yes. Legislation authorizing transfer on death deeds has been proposed in Connecticut, but is not currently enacted. TOD deed bills have been introduced multiple times: HB 5266 (2026 session, "AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT" — referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary 2/19/2026, public hearing 2/27/2026, died in committee; 2026 Regular Session adjourned May 6, 2026 per cga.ct.gov), HB 6896 and SB 211 (2025 session, died in committee after split testimony from Insurance and Real Estate Committee), SB 117 (2016), HB 5209 (2020). Stakeholders have raised concerns about creditor notice, title insurance compatibility, and undue influence protections. Connecticut also does not recognize Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds. Connecticut has a small estate affidavit process (Form PC-212) for personal property under $40,000 (Conn. Gen. Stat. 45a-273), but this excludes individually-held real estate. Out-of-state TOD deeds covering real property located in Connecticut are not given effect — Connecticut applies the law of the situs (lex rei sitae) to real property transfers, and CT has no recognizing statute.