The California Change In Ownership Statement Death Of Real Property Owner (San Mateo) is a document that must be filed with the County Recorder when a property owner dies and the title to the property is transferred to another person or entity. The statement is used to update the county’s records about the change in ownership. It is also the responsibility of the person or entity who inherits the property to ensure that the document is filed correctly. This document is also known as a “Transfer on Death Deed” or “Beneficiary Deed.” There are two types of California Change In Ownership Statement Death Of Real Property Owner (San Mateo): 1) the Beneficiary Deed, which passes the property to a named beneficiary; and 2) the Transfer on Death Deed, which passes the property to the designated beneficiaries of the deceased’s estate. Both documents must be signed and notarized. The document must also be accompanied by a certified copy of the death certificate and a copy of the recorded will, if applicable.