Sec. 114.152. OPTIONAL FORM OF REVOCATION. The following form may be used to create an instrument of revocation under this chapter.
CANCELLATION OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNER: You should carefully read all the information included in the instructions to this form. You may want to consult a lawyer before using this form.
MUST RECORD FORM: Before your death, this cancellation form must be recorded with the county clerk where the property is located, or it will not be effective. This cancellation is effective only as to the interests in the property of owners who sign this cancellation form.
1. Owner (Transferor) Making this Cancellation:
______________________ ________________________
Printed name Mailing address
2. Legal Description of the Property:
______________________________________________________
3. Address of the Property (if any) (include county):
______________________________________________________
4. Cancellation
I cancel all my previous transfers of this property by transfer on death deed.
5. Printed Name and Signature of Owner (Transferor) Making this Cancellation:
_________________________ ________________________
Printed Name Date
_________________________
Signature
BELOW LINE FOR NOTARY ONLY
________________________________________________________________
Acknowledgment
STATE OF __________________
COUNTY OF _________________
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ___ day of __________, 20______,
by ____________________________.
_______________________________
Notary Public, State of ________
After recording, return to:
(insert name and mailing address)
_________________________________
_________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANCELING A TRANSFER ON DEATH (TOD) DEED
DO NOT RECORD THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Completing the Form
1. Owner (Transferor) Making this Cancellation: Enter your first, middle (if any), and last name here, along with your mailing address.
2. Legal Description of the Property: Enter the formal legal description of the property. This information is different from the mailing and physical address for the property and is necessary to complete the form. To find this information, look on the deed you received when you became an owner of the property. This information may also be available in the office of the county clerk for the county where the property is located. Do NOT use your tax bill to find this information. If you are not absolutely sure, consult a lawyer.
3. Address of the Property: Enter the physical address of the property.
4. Cancellation: No action needed.
5. Printed Name and Signature of Owner: Do not sign your name or enter the date until you are before a notary. Include your printed name.
6. Acknowledgment: This cancellation form must be signed before a notary. The notary will fill out this section of the form.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 841 (S.B. 462), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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