Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Arizona?
Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Arizona allows beneficiary deeds.A.R.S. 33-405Verified May 31, 2026 The deed transfers real property to a named beneficiary at death without probate. See how this compares to a trust with the probate calculator.
A beneficiary deed in Arizona requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county recorder before death to be effective.A.R.S. 33-405Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. A beneficiary deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Arizona include: Recording a new beneficiary deed (the last recorded deed before death controls — A.R.S. 33-405(G)), Recording a revocation document, executed and recorded before death (statutory form in A.R.S. 33-405(L)).A.R.S. 33-405Verified May 31, 2026
Arizona allows beneficiary deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.A.R.S. 33-405Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. Arizona allows multiple beneficiaries on a beneficiary deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.A.R.S. 33-405Verified May 31, 2026
A beneficiary deed transfers the property directly to the beneficiary at death, bypassing probate for that asset. Other assets not covered by a TOD deed, trust, or beneficiary designation still go through probate. Use the Arizona probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.
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