If you have real estate property, and want it to transfer to loved ones without passing through probate, a transfer on death (TOD) deed may be the answer. Because a TOD deed, also known as a ...

What Are Property Deeds? A property deed is a written and signed legal instrument used to transfer ownership of the real property from the old owner (the grantor) to the new owner (the grantee).

Dear Quentin, I am the sole owner of the house that my spouse and I have lived in for the past 17 years. I have no mortgage.

Part one is To Avoid Probate, Use Trusts for Estate Planning. Deeds must be used to transfer real estate into an LLC or into a trust, making deeds an essential part of implementing most estate plans.