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Transfer on Death Deeds (or why probate is better in Washington State)

Transfer on Death Deeds (or why probate is better in Washington State)

A Transfer on Death Deed is a powerful estate planning tool that allows property owners to pass real estate directly to beneficiaries without the need for probate. In this blog post, I’ll explore what a TOD deed is, how it works, when it’s helpful, and — most importantly — why you are probably better off using the probate process in Washington State