Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in New Hampshire?
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. New Hampshire allows transfer on death deeds.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified 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 transfer on death deed in New Hampshire requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county registry of deeds before death to be effective.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. A transfer on death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in New Hampshire include: Recording an instrument of revocation that expressly revokes the deed, Recording a subsequent TOD deed that revokes expressly or by inconsistency, Recording a deed that expressly revokes the TOD deed.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified May 31, 2026
New Hampshire allows transfer on death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. New Hampshire 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.RSA 563-D:1 to 563-D:22Verified May 31, 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 New Hampshire probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.
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