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Good to know: A deed is a transfer of property between living people. If the property owner is deceased, he or she can no longer sign the deed. In that case, you need something different such as an Affidavit of Heirship, a probated Will or a court order determining heirship.

The Transfer on Death Deed must: Be in writing, signed by the owner, and notarized, Have a legal description of the property (The description is found on the deed to the property or in the deed records. ... Have the name and address of one or more beneficiaries, State that the transfer will happen at the owner's death,

If the deceased property owner had a Will stating who the property should be transferred to, the Will should be filed for Probate within 4 years of the date of death. The property may subsequently be transferred or sold by the Executor named in the Will ing to the wishes of the deceased owner.

Disadvantages of a Transfer on Death Deed For example, your property will be subject to probate court if your beneficiary predeceases you and you lack an alternate estate plan. Another disadvantage is if you co-own property under a joint tenancy.

To make a living trust in North Carolina, you: Choose whether to make an individual or shared trust. Decide what property to include in the trust. Choose a successor trustee. Decide who will be the trust's beneficiaries?that is, who will get the trust property. Create the trust document.

When creating a living trust in North Carolina, you complete the trust document and sign it in front of notary. You then must take the final step of transferring ownership of the assets into the trust for it to be effective. A living trust provides a variety of benefits.