Gillespie County Transfer on Death Revocation Form (Texas)

All Gillespie County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Gillespie County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Gillespie County compliant document last validated/updated 12/12/2024

Transfer on Death Revocation Guide

Gillespie County Transfer on Death Revocation Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Gillespie County compliant document last validated/updated 11/6/2024

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

Gillespie County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Gillespie County compliant document last validated/updated 12/17/2024

When using these Transfer on Death Revocation forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Gillespie County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Gillespie County Clerk

101 West Main St, Mail Unit 13, Rm 109, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (830)997-6515

Local jurisdictions located in Gillespie County include:

  • Doss
  • Fredericksburg
  • Harper
  • Stonewall
  • Willow City

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Gillespie County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Gillespie County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Gillespie County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Gillespie County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Transfer on Death Revocation forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Gillespie County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Gillespie County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Gillespie County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Gillespie County Transfer on Death Revocation forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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.

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