Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3500: Probate procedure; transfer-on-death deed; acceptance; timing; effective date.
Status: Vetoed, May 12, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to transfer-on-death deeds; amending 58 O.S. 2021, Section 1252, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2023 (58 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1252), which relates to acceptance by designated grantee beneficiary; modifying procedures for affidavits to accept certain property; modifying time limitation for acceptance of certain property; providing procedure if transfer-on-death deed is not claimed within certain time period after death of record owner; requiring certain notice; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Transfer-on-death deeds.
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
An Act relating to transfer-on-death deeds; amending 58 O.S. 2021, Section 1252, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2023 (58 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1252), which relates to acceptance by designated grantee beneficiary; modifying procedures for affidavits to accept certain property; modifying time limitation for acceptance of certain property; providing procedure if transfer-on-death deed is not claimed within certain time period after death of record owner; requiring certain notice; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Transfer-on-death deeds SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 58 O.S. 2021, Section 1252, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2023 (58 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1252), is amended to read as follows: Section 1252. A. An interest in real estate may be titled in transfer-on-death form by recording a deed, signed by the record owner of the interest, designating a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of the interest. The deed shall transfer ownership of the interest upon the death of the owner. A transfer-on-death deed need not be supported by consideration. For purposes of the Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act, an "interest in real estate" means any estate or interest in, over or under land, including surface, minerals, structures and fixtures. B. The signature, consent or agreement of or notice to a grantee beneficiary or beneficiaries of a transfer-on-death deed shall not be required for …