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  • Apr 28, 2008, 04:11 PM
    pl1959
    Transfer on Death Deed.
    Where can I get a Wisconsin Transfer on Death Deed?
    Thanks, Larry
  • Apr 28, 2008, 04:21 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    If a person died and you need to transfer the property out of their name to your name ( or someone's name) you have to go to probate court and have the judge there do it.
  • Apr 28, 2008, 04:24 PM
    twinkiedooter
    This is not available in Wisconsin. Sorry. It is available in 8 states but Wis is not one of them.
  • Apr 28, 2008, 04:47 PM
    pl1959
    Transfer on Death Deed was available in Wisconsin since 2006

    Larry
  • Apr 28, 2008, 05:06 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    http://www.racineco.com/crepository/...ds/resrreq.pdf

    1. A completed Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer
    Return
    form, if an interest in real estate is being
    transferred. Only the green paper form (PE-500) may
    be used at this time.
    2. A certified copy of the death certificate (for
    verification only).
    3. A copy of the document that shows the Transfer
    Death interest.
    4. The recording fee is $25.00. Your check for $25.00
    should be made payable to, ”Register of Deeds”.

    you can get the PE-500 here.
    Real Estate Transfer and Merger/Conversion - Wisconsin Department of Revenue

    Although I still highly recommend always using an attorney
  • Apr 28, 2008, 05:44 PM
    pl1959
    Thanks for your help Fr_Chuck. I don't know if I will do the Transfer on Death Deed or put my home and property in a trust. I have been looking at doing this myself but may take your advise and see an attorney. I bought the Quicken WillMaker Plus in order to form a Revokable Trust but then found out about the Transfer on Death Deed. I take it you don't agree with people doing this without an attorney.
    Larry
  • Apr 28, 2008, 06:06 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    you will see I go for a lot of things without an attorney, transfer of property is not one of them, too much value at risk, and one thing not done right, all of a sudden 10 years down the road, you can't sell till you go back and get this or that cleared.

    Esp from a person who passed away. I have done my own quitclaim deeds and contract for deeds for years ( but I had an attorney do the first ones and basically copy the material for future sales.

    But I did one without one in a state I had never did one, it cost me big time. So I find paying a few 100 dollars is worth the trouble and helps you sleep better.
  • Apr 29, 2008, 04:35 AM
    twinkiedooter
    I 'm sorry Larry, I thought it was only the 8 states. I'll have to relook up this. I know that Transfer on Death Deed are very good to do then the property does not have to go through an expensive probate action.

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