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Home→Tools→TOD Deed Assessment→Georgia

Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Georgia?

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. Georgia allows transfer-on-death deeds.O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 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 transfer-on-death deed in Georgia requires notarization (state specific) and 1 witness. The signed deed must be recorded at the clerk of superior court before death to be effective.O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 2026

Yes. A transfer-on-death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Georgia include: Recording an instrument of revocation (requires notary + 2 witnesses per O.C.G.A. 44-17-4(a)), Recording a subsequent transfer-on-death deed (O.C.G.A. 44-17-4(b)), Inter vivos sale or conveyance of the property (effective revocation by operation of law per O.C.G.A. 44-17-7).O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 2026

Georgia allows transfer-on-death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 2026

Yes. Georgia allows multiple beneficiaries on a transfer-on-death deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 2026

A transfer-on-death 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 Georgia probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.

TOD Deeds in Georgia

A transfer on death deed in Georgia (YesO.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified May 7, 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 Georgia passes through probate — a process that takes at least 6 monthsO.C.G.A. § 7-1-239Verified May 7, 2026 for simple estates. A TOD deed removes that property from the probate estate entirely. Estates under $15,000O.C.G.A. § 7-1-239Verified May 7, 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 7, 2026

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  • O.C.G.A. § 7-1-239
  • O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7

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