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Transfer on Death Affidavit Form - Pierce County
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included document last updated 2/15/2021
Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide - Pierce County
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included document last updated 2/18/2021
Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document - Pierce County
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included document last updated 2/16/2021
*The Following Washington and Pierce County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order.
Cover Sheet
Use the cover sheet if the first page of the document does not conform to the recording requirements. For emergency non-standard recordings, sign the statement at the bottom of the form.
Real Estate Excise Tax
Submit this form and real estate excise tax payment, if owed, within 1 month of sale to avoid penalty and interest payments. The form is used to calculate tax amounts; it contains multiple copies and instructions on the last page. When claiming an exemption, the supplemental form must be submitted as well. Instructions to fill in this one-page form are on the last page of the version with multiples.
Excise Tax - Controlling Interest
The transfer of a controlling interest in an entity that has an interest in real property is considered a taxable sale for purposes of the real estate excise tax. This form is often used in corporate transfers of real property. When claiming an exemption, the supplemental form must be submitted as well.
Excise Tax Affidavit - Supplemental Statement
If a tax exemption is claimed, this form must be filed with the Real Estate Excise Tax Form or the Controlling Interest Form.
Notary Certificates
The supplemental forms in this section can be used as loose certificates by notaries in the state.
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Transferring a Washington Real Estate Title to a Transfer on Death Beneficiary
The Revised Statutes of Washington set out the rules for transfer on death deeds at Chapter 64.80. Property transferred in this way is not passed in a will; instead, the named beneficiary's share is conveyed as a function of law, but not until after the property owner dies.
To perfect the title, RCW 82.45.197(7) discusses recording a certified copy of the owner's death certificate. Otherwise, the deceased owner's name would remain on the title. This inaccuracy can create confusion during a title search and slow down the transfer process. In addition, outdated information might interfere with property tax billing, possibly leading to fees and/or penalties.
By executing and recording an affidavit of facts as to death to accompany the death certificate the beneficiary can clarify the intended outcome of the transfer. This action keeps property records up-to-date, verifies interests and rights to the title, and ensures smoother transfers in the future.
Each circumstance is unique, so please contact an attorney with questions or for complex situations.
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