California · Probate Code

PROB §5614: (a) “Revocable transfer on death deed” means an instrument created pursuant to this part that does all of the following: (1) Makes a donative transfer of real property to a named beneficiary.

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(a) “Revocable transfer on death deed” means an instrument created pursuant to this part that does all of the following: (1) Makes a donative transfer of real property to a named beneficiary. (2) Operates on the transferor’s death. (3) Remains revocable until the transferor’s death. (b) A revocable transfer on death deed may also be known as a “revocable TOD deed.” (c) A revocable transfer on death deed may be used to transfer real property even if ownership of the property is not typically evidenced or transferred by use of a deed.

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