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ORS 93.955 and ORS 93.967 — a transfer on death deed, revocable, and changing nothing in life

A transfer on death deed is revocable, even if it says otherwise. While the owner lives it does not affect the owner's rights, including the right to sell or borrow against the property, the beneficiary's interest, any creditor's rights, or anyone's eligibility for public or medical assistance.

  • ORS 93.955
  • ORS 93.967
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Revoking a recorded deed takes an acknowledged and recorded instrument before the owner's death: a new transfer on death deed, an instrument of revocation, or a deed transferring the property.

  • ORS 93.965
Sources for this section (3)
  1. ORS 93.955 — URPTDA 6. Revocability of transfer on death deed
  2. ORS 93.967 — URPTDA 12. Effect of transfer on death deed during transferor’s life
  3. ORS 93.965 — URPTDA 11. Revocation by instrument

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.

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