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Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Missouri?

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. Missouri allows beneficiary deeds.RSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 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 Missouri requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county recorder of deeds before death to be effective.RSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 2026

Yes. A beneficiary deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Missouri include: Recording a subsequent beneficiary deed for the same property, Inter vivos conveyance of the property, Dissolution or annulment of marriage (revokes transfer to former spouse).RSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 2026

Missouri allows beneficiary deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.RSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 2026

Yes. Missouri allows multiple beneficiaries on a beneficiary deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.RSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 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 Missouri probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.

TOD Deeds in Missouri

A transfer on death deed in Missouri (YesRSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Jun 1, 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 Missouri passes through probate — a process that takes at least 6 monthsRSMo § 473.050Verified Jun 1, 2026 for simple estates. A TOD deed removes that property from the probate estate entirely. Estates under $40,000§ 473.097Verified Jun 1, 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 June 1, 2026

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  • § 473.097
  • RSMo § 473.050
  • RSMo 461.003 to 461.081

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