Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Oregon?
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. Oregon allows transfer on death deeds.ORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified May 27, 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 Oregon requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county clerk before death to be effective.ORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified May 27, 2026
Yes. A transfer on death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Oregon include: Recording an instrument of revocation, Recording a subsequent TOD deed that revokes expressly or by inconsistency, Inter vivos conveyance of the property.ORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified May 27, 2026
Oregon allows transfer on death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.ORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified May 27, 2026
Yes. Oregon 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.ORS 93.948 to 93.979Verified May 27, 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 Oregon probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.
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