When transferring real estate in Washington State, the type of deed you use determines the legal protections, warranties, and risks involved. Whether you’re buying, selling, gifting, or transferring property into a trust or business, choosing the right deed can prevent costly disputes down the road.

At the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen, PLLC, we help homeowners, investors, and families ensure their property transfers are properly drafted, recorded, and legally sound under Washington law.

Many Washington homeowners turn to a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD)—also called a Beneficiary Deed—as a way to pass their property directly to loved ones without going through probate.

It’s a smart estate planning tool, but preparing and recording it correctly can be trickier than it looks. Many homeowners spend weeks trying to figure it out themselves, only to realize they need help.

If you’ve been putting off a title transfer or trying to figure out how to file a Quit Claim Deed in King County, Washington, you’re not alone. Most homeowners mean to “get around to it soon,” but the truth is — once you start reading about the process online, it quickly becomes confusing, time-consuming, and overwhelming.

That’s exactly why our office has built a streamlined, full-service process for clients who just want it done right, done fast, and done once.

When transferring property in Arizona, the type of deed you use determines how ownership is conveyed—and what level of legal protection or warranty comes with it. Whether you’re buying a home, adding a spouse to title, transferring property to an LLC, or preparing an estate plan, selecting the correct deed is essential to safeguard your rights and avoid future disputes.

At the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen, PLLC, we assist clients in Arizona and Washington with properly preparing, reviewing, and recording deeds to ensure clear and legally enforceable property transfers.

Yes, deeds in Arizona generally require an acceptance by the grantee. While the deed itself doesn't require a formal acceptance signature, the grantee's actions, words, or conduct can demonstrate their acceptance, such as recording the deed. Acceptance is particularly important for deeds involving property held with rights of survivorship, like joint tenancy or community property with right of survivorship (CPWROS), where the new owners must explicitly agree to that form of ownership.

A transfer on death (TOD) deed is a legal document that allows property owners in Washington state to transfer ownership of their property to one or more beneficiaries upon their death, without the need for probate court proceedings. This type of deed is a useful tool for estate planning, as it allows property owners to ensure that their property will pass to their chosen beneficiaries in a timely and cost-effective manner.

When a TOD deed is executed, the property owner retains full control over the property and can sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of it during their lifetime. However, when the property owner dies, the property automatically transfers to the beneficiaries named in the deed, without the need for court approval or the involvement of an executor or administrator.