Missouri Transfer-on-Death Deed Form

Goal and Primary Features

In the modern world, people like to control everything around them, even after death. So, this particular form enables making an order to transfer property rights after the owner’s death.

The primary features of the Missouri transfer-on-death deed agreement are as follows:

• There is no need for probate.
• The property owner can cancel the form or amend it without the beneficiary’s consent.
• Throughout their life, the owner retains all the benefits and control over the subject property.
• According to the rules and norms, the beneficiary must outlive the property owner for at least 120 hours.
• There is no gift tax for these forms.
• Using this document is less expensive than drafting a will or other related documents while still allowing the current owner to enjoy tax benefits.

Transfer-on-Death Deed Laws and Requirements in Missouri

This document is not yet common in all US states, so there is no state or federal regulation. Missouri was the first state to recognize the form in 1989.

Laws

The form and its requirements are mentioned in Section 461.025 of the Missouri State Law.

Signing Requirements

The current owner of the subject property has to fill out the form and sign it in the presence of a licensed notary public.

Recording Requirements

If you want your document to be effective after death, you must register it at the County Recorder of Deeds (check your county jurisdiction for it). You cannot send the form to any desired department; you need to contact the one located in the same County as your property.

Fees

The creation of this document does not require the same expenses as the creation of a will. But you will need to pay a recording fee in the County Recorder of Deeds. The paid amount depends on the County.

How to Fill out and File a Transfer-on-death Deed in Missouri

The document should use special legal wording and language; even slight deviations from the norm can cause problems. Therefore, we advise you to use our form-building software to create a legally correct document without worrying about its quality.

Below is a step-by-step guide to forming a Missouri transfer-on-death deed.

1. Complete the First Page

On the first page of the document, enter the following information:

• Grantor’s full legal name and address
• Grantee’s legal name and address
• Property’s legal description
• The calendar date of the document compilation

2. Proceed to Fill Out the Main Text

The main body of the form shall comprise the following necessary information:

• The Grantor’s name
• The Grantee’s name (you can enter up to 5 names)
• County where the property is located
• The legal description of the premises

If the full legal description does not fit in the designated area, you need to check the corresponding box and add an attachment with a full description.

3. Select an Option in Case of the Grantee’s Death

You can choose from two options and mark the one you want:

• The Grantee gets nothing; everything goes to other listed beneficiaries;
• The part allotted to the deceased is transferred to their respective Grantee.

4. Sign and Date the Form

Then, in the presence of a notary, write the date on which the form was filled out, sign the document, and type your name.

5. Get a Notary’s Acknowledgment

The notary writes their part in the document, indicating:

• State name
• County’s name
• Date of signing the document
• Grantor name
• Notary signature
• Notary stamp
• Date when expires the notary’s commission

6. Complete the Return Address

After the document is marked in the County’s Office, it will be sent to the address you provide. You need to enter the recipient’s name and mailing address.

7. Execute the Form Filing

Submit the form to the County Recorder of Deeds along with the filing fee.