Property OwnershipIntermediateCalifornia Exam

What is a 'transfer on death deed' (TODD) in California?

AA deed that takes effect when the seller dies during escrow, as typically recorded in a California deed
BA revocable deed that allows a property owner to designate a beneficiary to inherit real property at death, without going through probateCorrect
CA deed used in estate sales, consistent with common law property ownership principles
DA deed transferring property from an estate to heirs, per standard California real property conventions

Why A revocable deed that allows a property owner to designate a beneficiary to inherit real property at death, without going through probate Is Correct

Answer B: A revocable deed that allows a property owner to designate a beneficiary to inherit real property at death, without going through probate

California enacted the Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) statute in 2016 (extended permanently in 2022). A TODD allows property owners to designate a beneficiary who receives the property at death without probate.

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