Preston County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Preston County Transfer on Death Deed Form
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Preston County Transfer on Death Deed Guide
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Preston County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Preston County Clerk
Kingwood, West Virginia 26537-1131
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Tu - Fr; Mo until 5:30
Phone: (304) 329-0070
Recording Tips for Preston County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page
Cities and Jurisdictions in Preston County
Properties in any of these areas use Preston County forms:
- Albright
- Arthurdale
- Aurora
- Bretz
- Bruceton Mills
- Eglon
- Independence
- Kingwood
- Masontown
- Newburg
- Reedsville
- Rowlesburg
- Terra Alta
- Tunnelton
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Preston County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Preston 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 Preston County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Preston 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 Preston County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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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 Preston County?
Recording fees in Preston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 329-0070 for current fees.
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The West Virginia legislature voted to join with 13 other states and adopt the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA). The law is found at 36-12-1 et seq in the Code of West Virginia, and went into effect on June 5, 2014. This act allows owners of real property in West Virginia to control the distribution of what is often their most significant asset, their real estate, by executing and recording a transfer on death deed (TODD).
Transfer on death deeds are non-testamentary, which means ownership of the property passes to the beneficiary without including it in a will or a need for probate (36-12-7). Still, sensible estate planning dictates that the will and the TODD should not be in conflict.
West Virginia's version of the URPTODA sets out the specific requirements for lawful transfer on death deeds:
- The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will (36-12-8, 41-1-2).
- The transferor must be least eighteen years old; and
- Be mentally competent
- It must contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, such as warranty or quitclaim deed (36-12-9(1))
- It must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death (36-12-9(2))
- It must be recorded before the transferor's death in the office of the clerk of the county commission in the county where the property is located (36-12-9(2)).
During the owner's life, the beneficiary has no rights to the property. Instead, it remains in the transferor's absolute control. This includes the freedom to sell or transfer it to someone else, and to modify or revoke the intended transfer on death (36-12-12). The option to revoke is why these deeds do not require notice to the beneficiary or consideration for the owner (36-12-10).
The beneficiary gains rights to the property ONLY when the owner dies, according to 36-12-13. Note, however, that the beneficiary must be alive at the time of the transferor's death or the interest returns to the estate (36-12-13(a)(2)). To prevent this from happening, the owner may identify one or more contingent beneficiaries (36-12-2(2)). All beneficiaries take title subject to any obligations (contracts, easements, etc.) associated with the property when the transferor dies (36-12-13(b)).
With the new transfer on death deeds, real property owners in West Virginia have a convenient, flexible tool for managing one aspect of a comprehensive estate plan. TODDs may not be appropriate for everyone, though. Since each situation is unique, contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex circumstances.
(West Virginia TODD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Preston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Preston County.
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