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Vermont does not authorize transfer on death deeds. 3 alternatives are available to transfer real property at death without probate.
Vermont has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute. (Verified against Uniform Law Commission state list and legislature.vermont.gov 2026-05-27.)
Vermont enacted the Enhanced Life Estate Deed Act (ELED Act) at 27 V.S.A. 651-660 effective Jul 13, 2020, which provides a nonprobate transfer mechanism for real property distinct from TOD deeds. Optional statutory form at 27 V.S.A. 660. 14 V.S.A. 4031(a)(12) (Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jul 1, 2023) requires an express grant of authority in a power of attorney before an agent may convey, or revoke or revise a grantee designation, by enhanced life estate deed under 27 V.S.A. ch. 6 or common law.
These mechanisms transfer real property at death without probate in Vermont:
Consult a licensed attorney for help choosing the right mechanism for your situation.
Vermont has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute. (Verified against Uniform Law Commission state list and legislature.vermont.gov 2026-05-27.)
Vermont recognizes 3 alternatives for transferring real property outside of probate: Enhanced life estate deed (27 V.S.A. ch. 6, sections 651-660, enacted 2019 Act No. 145 (Adj. Sess.) / H.837, eff. Jul 13, 2020); Revocable living trust; Joint tenancy with right of survivorship.
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 Vermont.