Ventura County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Ventura County Transfer on Death Deed Form
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Ventura County Transfer on Death Deed Guide
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Ventura County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Ventura County Notice of Revocable Transfer on Death Deed
Provide this form to your beneficiary(s).
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Where to Record Your Documents
Ventura County Clerk-Recorder
Ventura, California 93009-1260
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (805) 654-3665
East County Satellite Office
Thousand Oaks, California 91362
Hours: Mon - Thu 9:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: (805) 449-2157
Recording Tips for Ventura County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Have the property address and parcel number ready
Cities and Jurisdictions in Ventura County
Properties in any of these areas use Ventura County forms:
- Brandeis
- Camarillo
- Fillmore
- Moorpark
- Newbury Park
- Oak Park
- Oak View
- Ojai
- Oxnard
- Piru
- Point Mugu Nawc
- Port Hueneme
- Port Hueneme Cbc Base
- Santa Paula
- Simi Valley
- Somis
- Thousand Oaks
- Ventura
- Westlake Village
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ventura County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ventura County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Ventura County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Ventura County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ventura County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Ventura County?
Recording fees in Ventura County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (805) 654-3665 for current fees.
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Use this form to transfer real estate at death, but outside of a will and without the need for probate distribution. Execute the TODD form, then record it during the course of your life, and within 60 days of the signing date (5626(a)). Note that unlike grant deeds or quitclaim deeds, there is no change in ownership when transfer on death deeds are recorded (5650), so they are exempt from transfer taxes and the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR).
Section 5650 explains that while you are alive, you retain absolute ownership of and control over your property. You may sell, mortgage, rent, or otherwise use the real estate in any lawful manner, without input from or notice to the beneficiaries, or even modify or revoke the future transfer.
Be aware, too, that the TODD is NOT affected by provisions in your will (5642(b)). Best practices dictate that any change to an estate plan initiates a review of the whole thing, so to reduce the chance for conflict, ensure that the transfer on death deed reinforces the will and other related documents.
Beneficiaries take title to the property under the rules set out at section 5652. Any associated debts, obligations, or agreements in place when you die follow the real estate to the beneficiaries. In addition, the title transfers without warranty, so the beneficiaries might find themselves liable for future claims against the property. For these reasons, among others, some beneficiaries might wish to disclaim the gift (5652(a)(1)).
As it stands, California's transfer on death deed is not valid for real estate held in joint tenancy or as community property with right of survivorship (5664).
5624. A revocable transfer on death deed is not effective unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The deed is signed by the transferor and dated.
(b) The deed is signed by two witnesses who were present at the same time and who witnessed either the signing of the deed or the transferor's acknowledgment that the transferor had signed the deed.
(c) The deed is acknowledged before a notary public.
SEC. 10. Section 5625 is added to the Probate Code, to read:
5625. (a) Any person generally competent to be a witness may act as a witness to a revocable transfer on death deed.
(b) A revocable transfer on death deed is not invalid because it is signed by an interested witness.
(c) If a beneficiary of a revocable transfer on death deed is also a subscribing witness, there is a presumption that the witness procured the revocable transfer on death deed by duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence. This presumption is a presumption affecting the burden of proof. This presumption does not apply where the witness is named as beneficiary solely in a fiduciary capacity.
Overall, the Simple Revocable Transfer on Death Deed offers a convenient, flexible option to consider as part of an overall estate plan. Even so, they may not be appropriate in all cases. Contact an attorney for complex situations or with any questions.
Included NOTICE OF REVOCABLE TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED Form
5681. (a) After the death of the transferor, the beneficiary of a revocable transfer on death deed shall serve notice on the transferor's heirs, along with a copy of the revocable transfer on death deed and a copy of the transferor's death certificate. (b) The notice required by subdivision (a) shall be in substantially the following form:
(California Transfer on Death Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Ventura County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Ventura County.
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