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HB 5181

AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tammy Nuccio

Connecticut would adopt the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, allowing property owners to name beneficiaries to inherit real estate outside probate.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 5181

Legislative bill overview

HB 5181 would adopt Connecticut's version of the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA), a model law developed by the Uniform Law Commission. This act allows property owners to designate beneficiaries to receive real property automatically upon death without going through probate, similar to how beneficiary designations work for bank accounts or life insurance.

Why is this important

For Connecticut residents, this creates an alternative to probate for transferring real estate, potentially saving time, money, and maintaining privacy during estate settlement. It also provides flexibility for those who want simpler estate planning than traditional wills or trusts, though it requires proper registration and compliance with specific procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on probate attorneys and local government revenue: Reduced probate cases could decrease legal fees and court filing revenues that currently fund court systems
  • Title and ownership clarity concerns: Questions about how this interacts with mortgages, liens, tax claims, and creditor rights during the transfer process
  • Uniformity with neighboring states: Connecticut would need to clarify how transfers work when property or beneficiaries cross state lines, and whether it aligns with states that have or haven't adopted URPTODA

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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