Fort Bend County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Fort Bend County Transfer on Death Revocation Form
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Fort Bend County Transfer on Death Revocation Guide
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Where to Record Your Documents
North Annex Office
Katy, Texas 77494
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
East Annex Office
Missouri City, Texas 77489
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
County Clerk - Main Office
Richmond, Texas 77469
Hours: Mon & Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
Recording Tips for Fort Bend County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction
Cities and Jurisdictions in Fort Bend County
Properties in any of these areas use Fort Bend County forms:
- Beasley
- Fresno
- Fulshear
- Guy
- Houston
- Katy
- Kendleton
- Missouri City
- Needville
- Orchard
- Richmond
- Rosenberg
- Simonton
- Stafford
- Sugar Land
- Thompsons
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Fort Bend County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Recording fees in Fort Bend County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated) for current fees.
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Revoking Transfer on Death Deeds in Texas
On September 1, 2015, owners of real property in Texas gained access to a useful estate planning tool: the statutory transfer on death deed (TODD). Modeled after the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act and located at Chapter 14 of the Texas Estates Code, the Texas Real Property Transfer on Death Act governs the use of transfer on death deeds in the State of Texas.
IMPORTANT: TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS AND ASSOCIATED REVOCATIONS MUST BE RECORDED WHILE THE OWNER IS ALIVE OR THEY HAVE NO EFFECT.
Transfer on death deeds are nontestamentary instruments (not using a will). They allow transferors/owners to retain absolute ownership of and control over their land during their lives -- they may sell, mortgage, rent, or otherwise use the real estate as they desire, with no penalty for waste or obligation to notify the beneficiaries (114.101).
By recording the executed TODD, property owners may also take advantage of one of the most unique aspects of these instruments: revocability (114.052). Revocability is possible for two primary reasons: there is no obligation to notify the beneficiaries about the potential future interest they stand to gain when the owner dies; and these conveyances do not generally involve consideration (something of value given in exchange for the property) (114.056).
The statute provides several methods for revoking a transfer on death deed. The owner may execute and record a new TODD, cancelling the prior deed and designating a different beneficiary. The owner may also sell the real estate to someone else using a standard inter vivos conveyance such as a warranty deed or a quitclaim deed that contains a comment revoking the TODD. A third option uses a revocation form, which, after recording, cancels all previously recorded TODDs (114.057).
While the first two options are effective, it makes sense to file an instrument of revocation, because it provides a start and end point to a recorded TODD, which should reduce confusion in future title searches. For additional clarity, best practices dictate that an efficient estate plan does not contain conflicting directions, so make sure that wills, etc., reflect the most current information and the related documents can work together to reinforce the owner's intent.
Before revoking a transfer on death deed, consider the effect it will have on the comprehensive estate. Each situation is unique, so for complex circumstances or additional questions, contact a local attorney.
Important: Your property must be located in Fort Bend County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Transfer on Death Revocation meets all recording requirements specific to Fort Bend County.
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