2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB147: An Act To Amend Title 12, Title 18, Title 25, And Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Real Property Transfer On Death Act.

Legislative Summary

Delaware currently permits the nonprobate transfer of bank accounts, investments, and vehicles. This Act provides a mechanism for the nonprobate transfer of real estate without requiring the creation of a revocable trust. This is done by permitting an owner of an interest in real estate to execute and record a transfer on death (TOD) deed designating a beneficiary who will automatically receive the real estate on the owner's death. During the owner's lifetime the beneficiary of a TOD deed has no interest in the real estate and the owner retains full power to transfer or encumber the real estate or to revoke the TOD deed.

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Bill History

5/13/2025
Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 147, and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/14/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits