Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home
Placer Title Company is a full-service title and escrow operation, serving Northern and Central California from nearly 50 branch locations in 20 counties. We are proud to be one of the largest independent title agencies in the West and are licensed to do business in all 58 California counties.
Placer Title Company is also licensed in Arizona, Maryland and Washington.
Founded in 1973 in our namesake Placer County, we have continued to expand our services and products while maintaining our commitment to excellence. At Placer Title Company, we believe in taking care of each other and our clients, and we look forward to being a partner in your success.
The Basics of AB 139: Revocable Transfer on Death Deeds
Effective January 1, 2016, AB 139 provides for a non-probate transfer of real property by use of a revocable Transfer on Death Deed (“RTOD” for short). Because of its recent adoption in the state, it is not possible to say how the RTOD will be regarded by title insurers. Below is some general information about an RTOD.
The grantor in an RTOD is known as a Transferor. The grantee is known as a Beneficiary. An RTOD takes effect only upon the death of the Transferor. During the life of the Transferor, an RTOD has no effect, and the Beneficiary holds no interest.
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