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Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Colorado?

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. Colorado allows beneficiary deeds.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 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 Colorado requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county clerk and recorder before death to be effective.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 2026

Yes. A beneficiary deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Colorado include: Recording an instrument of revocation (statutory form in C.R.S. 15-15-405), Recording a subsequent beneficiary deed (revokes all prior beneficiary deeds for the property), Cannot be revoked, altered, or amended by will (C.R.S. 15-15-405(4)).C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 2026

Colorado allows beneficiary deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 2026

Yes. Colorado allows multiple beneficiaries on a beneficiary deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 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 Colorado probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.

TOD Deeds in Colorado

A transfer on death deed in Colorado (YesC.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415Verified May 30, 2026) lets property owners name a beneficiary who receives the property at death — bypassing probate entirely for that asset. The owner retains full control during their lifetime, including the right to revoke the deed at any time.

Without a TOD deed, real property in Colorado passes through probate — a process that takes at least 4 monthsC.R.S. § 15-10-602Verified May 30, 2026 for simple estates. A TOD deed removes that property from the probate estate entirely. Estates under $88,000§ 15-12-1201Verified May 30, 2026 may qualify for simplified procedures, but a TOD deed avoids the process altogether. See the full cost breakdown with the probate calculator.

TOD deeds are a focused tool — one deed per property, covering only real estate. A revocable trust handles all assets and provides incapacity planning as well. The trust vs. will tool compares the two approaches side by side.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated May 30, 2026

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  • § 15-12-1201
  • C.R.S. § 15-10-602
  • C.R.S. 15-15-401 to 15-15-415

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