Bill
HB 147
Delaware enacts uniform transfer-on-death deed law allowing property owners to designate beneficiaries who inherit real estate directly, bypassing probate court proceedings.
HB 147 enacts Delaware's version of the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, allowing property owners to designate beneficiaries to inherit real estate directly upon death without going through probate court. The bill amends multiple sections of Delaware Code to establish the legal framework, procedures, and requirements for these "transfer on death" deeds.
This law provides Delaware residents with an alternative estate planning tool that can reduce probate costs, streamline property transfers, and maintain privacy compared to traditional will-based inheritance. It aligns Delaware with approximately 30 other states that have adopted similar uniform legislation, making estate planning more flexible for middle-class and working-class property owners who might otherwise face lengthy and expensive probate proceedings.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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