California · Probate Code
PROB §5656: For the purpose of application of the property taxation and documentary transfer tax provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code: (a) Execution and recordation of, or revocation of, a revocable transf
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For the purpose of application of the property taxation and documentary transfer tax provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code: (a) Execution and recordation of, or revocation of, a revocable transfer on death deed of real property is not a change in ownership of the property and does not require declaration or payment of a documentary transfer tax or filing of a preliminary change of ownership report. (b) Transfer of real property on the death of the transferor by a revocable transfer on death deed is a change in ownership of the property.
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