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Transfer on Death Deed - Georgia

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A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed lets you name who will receive your Georgia real estate at your death, without probate, while you keep full ownership and control during your lifetime. Georgia created the TOD deed in 2024 and updated it in 2026. You can change or cancel it at any time. A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed lets you name who will receive your Georgia real estate at your death, without probate, while you keep full ownership and control during your lifetime.

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Who this form is for

  • Georgia residents and families reviewing transfer on death deed.

What you'll need

  • Read the packet’s instructions before completing its fields.
  • Follow the packet’s signing, witness and identification instructions.

How to complete it

  1. Recording information (top of first page) Enter who prepared the deed and where the Clerk should mail it after recording. Leave the box on the right blank for the Clerk.
  2. Owner and beneficiaries Enter each record owner exactly as on the current deed and each beneficiary. You may add alternates and choose survivorship among beneficiaries.
  3. Describe the property Copy the legal description word for word from your current deed, or attach it as Exhibit A.
  4. Important limits Only the owner can sign; an agent under a power of attorney cannot. If you own the home as a joint tenant with survivorship, the TOD deed works only if you are the last joint owner to die.
  5. Sign before a witness AND a notary Every Georgia deed is signed in front of one unofficial witness and a notary public at the same time. Do not sign ahead of time and bring a current government-issued photo ID. Need a witness? Our notary can bring one for an additional fee.

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Affidavit of Beneficiary Acceptance (TOD) - Georgia

If you were named as a beneficiary in a Georgia transfer-on-death deed, you must accept the property after the owner dies by recording this sworn affidavit with a certified death certificate. Georgia gives you nine months from the date of death. If you miss the deadline, the property goes back to the owner’s estate and may have to go through probate.

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Affidavit of Death of Joint Owner - Georgia

When Georgia real estate is owned as joint tenants with right of survivorship and one owner dies, the survivor already owns the whole property. This sworn affidavit, recorded with a certified death certificate, puts that fact on the county land records so the survivor can later sell or refinance without questions about the title.

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Affidavit of Descent - Georgia

An affidavit of descent is a sworn statement, usually by a family member who knows the facts, that identifies a deceased owner’s heirs and confirms that the estate’s debts are paid. Recorded with the county, it helps show who inherited Georgia real estate, often when there was no will or no formal administration. Title companies may require it before a sale or loan.

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Memorandum of Lease - Georgia

A memorandum of lease is a short document that is recorded in the county land records to give public notice that property is leased, without making the full lease public. It protects a tenant’s rights, such as long terms, renewal options or a purchase option, if the property is sold or mortgaged. It is common for commercial, cell tower, farm and long-term leases.

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Seller’s Affidavit of Title - Georgia

A seller’s (owner’s) affidavit is a sworn statement about the property’s title that closing attorneys, lenders and title insurers rely on when real estate is sold or refinanced. It confirms who owns the property, what loans and liens exist, and that contractors and taxes have been paid. It is commonly used for private sales, out-of-state sellers and mail-away closings.

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