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<p class="MsoNormal">It seems to me that a deed into a trust would at least impliedly revoke the TODD; nevertheless I might record a revocation just so there is no confusion or controversy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Roger Hawkes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 25, 2023 11:43 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] TOD vs Revocable Living Trust<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I think you should do what you suggest below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jan Kelly<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 23, 2023 5:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] TOD vs Revocable Living Trust<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This question is primarily for our title gurus, who have pointed out the pitfalls of using a Transfer on Death Deed, in numerous prior email chains.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A client retained me to draft a RLT for her. Upon reviewing the recorded documents on her real property parcels, I discover that she has TODDs recorded. Is it best to leave them as is, or revoke the TODDs and retitle the properties in
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you in advance!<br clear="all">
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<p><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Jan Kelly, JD/MBA<br>
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