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DC Code § 19-604.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.01. Short title

This subchapter may be cited as the “Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act”.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Beneficiary” means a person that receives property under a transfer on death deed. (2) “Designated beneficiary” means a person designated to receive property in a transfer on death deed. (3) “Joint owner” means an individual who owns property concurrently with one or more other individuals with a right of survivorship. The term “joint owner” includes a joint tenant and tenancy by the entirety. The term “joint owner” does not include a tenancy in common. (4) “Person” means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal entity. (5) “Property” means an interest in real property located in the District of Columbia, which is transferable on the death of the owner. (6) “Transfer on death deed” means a deed authorized under this subchapter. (7) “Transferor” means an individual who makes a transfer on death deed.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.03. Applicability

This subchapter applies to a transfer on death deed made before, on, or after the effective date of this subchapter by a transferor dying on or after the effective date of this subchapter.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.04. Nonexclusivity

This subchapter does not affect any method of transferring property otherwise permitted under the law of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.05. Transfer on death deed authorized

An individual may transfer property to one or more beneficiaries effective at the transferor’s death by a transfer on death deed.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.06. Transfer on death deed revocable

A transfer on death deed is revocable under § 19-604.11 even if the deed or another instrument contains a contrary provision.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.07. Transfer on death deed nontestamentary

A transfer on death deed is nontestamentary.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.08. Capacity of transferor

The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.09. Requirements

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a transfer on death deed shall contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed. (b) A transfer on death deed shall state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor’s death. (c) A transfer on death deed shall be recorded before the transferor’s death in the Office of Recorder of Deeds.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.10. Notice, delivery, acceptance, consideration not required

A transfer on death deed is effective without: (1) Notice or delivery to or acceptance by the designated beneficiary during the transferor’s life; or (2) Consideration.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.11. Revocation by instrument authorized; revocation by act not permitted

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an instrument is effective to revoke a recorded transfer on death deed, or any part of it, only if the instrument: (1) Is one of the following: (A) A transfer on death deed that revokes the deed or part of the deed expressly or by inconsistency; (B) An instrument of revocation that expressly revokes the deed or part of the deed; or (C) An inter vivos deed that expressly revokes the transfer on death deed or part of the deed; and (2) Is acknowledged by the transferor after the acknowledgment of the deed being revoked and recorded before the transferor’s death in the public records in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. (b) If a transfer on death deed is made by more than one transferor: (1) Revocation by a transferor does not affect the deed as to the interest of another transferor; and (2) A deed of joint owners is revoked only if it is revoked by all of the living joint owners. (c) After a transfer on death deed is recorded, it may not be revoked by a revocatory act on the deed. (d) This section does not limit the effect of an inter vivos transfer of the property.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 19-604.06.
DC Code § 19-604.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.12. Effect of transfer on death deed during transferor’s life

During a transferor’s life, a transfer on death deed does not: (1) Affect an interest or right of the transferor or any other owner, including the right to transfer or encumber the property; (2) Affect an interest or right of a transferee, even if the transferee has actual or constructive notice of the deed; (3) Affect an interest or right of a secured or unsecured creditor or future creditor of the transferor, even if the creditor has actual or constructive notice of the deed; (4) Affect the transferor’s or designated beneficiary’s eligibility for any form of public assistance; (5) Create a legal or equitable interest in favor of the designated beneficiary; or (6) Subject the property to claims or process of a creditor of the designated beneficiary.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.13. Effect of transfer on death deed at transferor’s death

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the transfer on death deed, in this section, or in § 16-910, § 18-308, § 19-320, § 19-502, or in Chapter 1 of Title 19, on the death of the transferor, the following rules apply to property that is the subject of a transfer on death deed and owned by the transferor at death: (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this section, the interest in the property is transferred to the designated beneficiary in accordance with the deed. (2) The interest of a designated beneficiary is contingent on the designated beneficiary surviving the transferor. The interest lapses if a designated beneficiary fails to survive the transferor. (3) Subject to paragraph (4) of this section, concurrent interests are transferred to the beneficiaries in equal and undivided shares with no right of survivorship. (4) If the transferor has identified 2 or more designated beneficiaries to receive concurrent interests in the property, the share of one which lapses or fails for any reason is transferred to the other, or to the others in proportion to the interest of each in the remaining part of the property held concurrently. (b) A beneficiary takes the property subject to all conveyances, encumbrances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens, and other interests to which the property is subject at the transferor’s death. For purposes of this subsection, the recording of the transfer on death deed is deemed to have occurred at the transferor’s death. (c) If a transferor is a joint owner and is survived by one or more other joint owners, the property that is the subject of a transfer on death deed belongs to the surviving joint owner or owners with right of survivorship. (d) If a transferor is a joint owner and is the last surviving joint owner, the transfer-on death-deed is effective. (e) A transfer on death deed transfers property without covenant or warranty of title even if the deed contains a contrary provision.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.14. Disclaimer

A beneficiary may disclaim all or part of the beneficiary’s interest as provided by Chapter 15 of this title.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.15. Liability for creditor claims and statutory allowances

A beneficiary of a transfer on death deed is liable for an allowed claim against the transferor’s probate estate and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent provided in § 19-601.02.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.17. Optional form of revocation

The following form may be used to create an instrument of revocation under this subchapter. The other sections of this subchapter govern the effect of this or any other instrument used to revoke a transfer on death deed.   (front of form) REVOCATION OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED  NOTICE TO OWNER This revocation must be recorded before you die or it will not be effective. This revocation is effective only as to the interests in the property of owners who sign this revocation. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Owner or Owners of Property Making This Revocation: ........................................................................ Printed name Mailing address ........................................................................ Printed name Mailing address Legal description of the property: ........................................................................ REVOCATION I revoke all my previous transfers of this property by transfer on death deed. SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNERS MAKING THIS REVOCATION .................................................. [(SEAL)] ...................... Signature Date .................................................. [(SEAL)] ...................... Signature Date ACKNOWLEDGMENT (insert acknowledgment here)   (back of form) COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF THIS FORM  How do I use this form to revoke a Transfer on Death (“TOD”) deed? Complete this form. Have it acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized to take acknowledgments. Record the form in the public records in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. The form must be acknowledged and recorded before your death or it has no effect. How do I find the “legal description” of the property? This information may be on the TOD deed. It may also be available in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. If you are not absolutely sure, consult a lawyer. How do I “record” the form? Take the completed and acknowledged form to the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. Follow the instructions given by the Recorder of Deeds to make the form part of the official property records. I am being pressured to complete this form. What should I do? Do not complete this form under pressure. Seek help from a trusted family member, friend, or lawyer. I have other questions about this form. What should I do? This form is designed to fit some but not all situations. If you have other questions, consult a lawyer.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.18. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-604.19 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 6 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law|Subchapter IV - Uniform Real Property Transfers On Death|§ 19-604.19. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

This subchapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, approved June 30, 2000 (114 Stat. 464; 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) (“Electronic Signatures Act”), but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of the Electronic Signatures Act, or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of the Electronic Signatures Act.  (Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-230, § 2(b), 59 DCR 13606.)
DC Code § 19-1301.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.01. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Trust Code”.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 101 of the Uniform Trust Code.
DC Code § 19-1301.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.02. Scope

This chapter applies to express trusts, charitable or noncharitable, and trusts created pursuant to a statute, judgment, or decree that requires the trust to be administered in the manner of an express trust.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 102 of the Uniform Trust Code.
DC Code § 19-1301.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.04. Knowledge

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person has knowledge of a fact if the person: (1) Has actual knowledge of it; (2) Has received a notice or notification of it; or (3) From all the facts and circumstances known to the person at the time in question, has reason to know it. (b) An organization that conducts activities through employees has notice or knowledge of a fact involving a trust only from the time the information was received by an employee having responsibility to act for the trust, or would have been brought to the employee’s attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence. An organization exercises reasonable diligence if it maintains reasonable routines for communicating significant information to the employee having responsibility to act for the trust and there is reasonable compliance with the routines. Reasonable diligence does not require an employee of the organization to communicate information unless the communication is part of the individual’s regular duties or the individual knows a matter involving the trust would be materially affected by the information.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 104 of the Uniform Trust Code.
DC Code § 19-1301.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.05. Default and mandatory rules

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, this chapter governs the duties and powers of a trustee, relations among trustees, and the rights and interests of a beneficiary. (b) The terms of a trust prevail over any provision of this chapter except: (1) The requirements for creating a trust; (2) The duty of a trustee to act in good faith and in accordance with the purposes of the trust; (3) The requirement that a trust and its terms be for the benefit of its beneficiaries, and that the trust have a purpose that is lawful, not contrary to public policy, and possible to achieve; (4) The power of the court to modify or terminate a trust under sections 19-1304.10 through 19-1304.16; (5) The effect of a spendthrift provision and the rights of certain creditors and assignees to reach a trust as provided in subchapter V of this chapter; (6) The power of the court under section 19-1307.02 to require, dispense with, or modify or terminate a bond; (7) The power of the court under section 19-1307.08(b) to adjust a trustee’s compensation specified in the terms of the trust which is unreasonably low or high; (8) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the duty under section 19-1308.13(b)(2) and (3) to notify qualified beneficiaries of an irrevocable trust who have attained 25 years of age of the existence of the trust, the identity of the trustee, and their right to request the trustee’s reports; (9) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the duty under section 19-1308.13(a) to respond to the request of a beneficiary of an irrevocable trust for trustee’s reports and other information reasonably related to the administration of a trust; (10) The effect of an exculpatory term under section 19-1310.08; (11) The rights under sections 19-1310.10 through 19-1310.13 of a person other than a trustee or beneficiary; (12) Periods of limitation for commencing a judicial proceeding; and (13) The power of the court to take such action and exercise such jurisdiction as may be necessary in the interests of justice. (c) The settlor, in the trust instrument or in another writing delivered to the trustee, may waive or modify the duties of a trustee under section 19-1308.13 to give notice, information, and reports to beneficiaries by: (1) Waiving or modifying such duties during the lifetime of the settlor or the lifetime of the settlor’s surviving spouse; (2) Specifying a different age at which a beneficiary or class of beneficiaries must be notified under section 19-1308.13(b)(2) and (3); or (3) Designating a person or persons to act in good faith to protect the interests of beneficiaries, to receive any notice, information, or reports required under section 19-1308.13 in lieu of providing such notice, information, or reports to the beneficiaries.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 105 of the Uniform Trust Code.
DC Code § 19-1301.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.06. Common law of trusts; principles of equity

The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement this chapter, except to the extent modified by this chapter or another statute of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 106 of the Uniform Trust Code.
DC Code § 19-1301.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code|Subchapter I - General Provisions and Definitions|§ 19-1301.07. Governing law

The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by: (1) The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction’s law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue; or (2) In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.  (Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Trust Code.