Texas Estates Code

§ 114.101 — EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED DURING TRANSFEROR'S LIFE

ES § 114.101Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part C. PASSAGE OF TITLE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENTS' PROPERTY IN GENERAL · Ch. 114. TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED · Art. C. EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED; LIABILITY OF TRANSFERRED PROPERTY FOR CREDITORS' CLAIMS

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During a transferor's life, a transfer on death deed does not:

(1)affect an interest or right of the transferor or any other owner, including:

(A)the right to transfer or encumber the real property that is the subject of the deed;

(B)homestead rights in the real property, if applicable; and

(C)ad valorem tax exemptions, including exemptions for residence homestead, persons 65 years of age or older, persons with disabilities, and veterans;

(2)affect an interest or right of a transferee of the real property that is the subject of the deed, even if the transferee has actual or constructive notice of the deed;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 841 (S.B. 462), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.