Fill and Sign the Beneficiary Deed Arizona Form

© 2017 - U.S. Legal Forms, Inc.       ARIZONA BENEFICIARY DEED (a.k.a. Transfer on Death Deed) [Individual to Four Individuals] Control Number: AZ-078-77 I. NOTE: THIS DEED MUST BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE APPROPRIATE RECORDER OF DEEDS PRIOR TO THE DEATH OF THE GRANTOR IN ORDER TO BE EFFECVTIVE. II. TIPS ON COMPLETING THE FORMS The form(s) in this packet may contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (“.pdf” format). “Form fields” facilitate completion of the forms using your computer. They do not limit your ability to print the form “in blank” and complete with a typewriter or by hand. It is also helpful to be able to see the location of the form fields. Go to the View menu, click on Toolbars, and then select Forms. This will open the Forms toolbar. Look for the button on the Forms toolbar that resembles a shaded letter “a”. Click this button and the form fields will be visible. By clicking on the appropriate form field, you will be able to enter the needed information. In some instances, the form field and the line will disappear after information is entered. In other cases, it will not. The form was created to function in this manner. III. DESIGNATING HOW THE GRANTEES WILL HOLD THE PROPERTY: A. In the State of Arizona, real property can be held by more than one person (concurrent estates) in the following ways: 1. If the Grantees ARE NOT married to each other, they can hold the property as: a. Tenants in Common: a type of concurrent estate in which each party owns an undivided interest in the property that will pass to their heirs when the tenant in common dies. Generally their shares are “equal” but may differ in size. b. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship ( JTWROS) : is a type of concurrent estate in which co-owners have a right of survivorship , meaning that if one owner dies, that owner's interest in the property will pass to the surviving owner or owners by operation of law, and avoiding probate. 2. If the Grantees ARE married to each other, they can hold the property as: a. Tenants in Common – See above b. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship – See above c. Community Property - a form of joint ownership of property between married individuals. When a married co-owner dies their share goes to their heirs as provided in their will or the laws of intestacy. d. Community Property with the right of survivorship - a form of joint ownership of property between married individuals. When a married co- owner dies their share goes to the surviving spouse. 3. In the attached deed, the preparer will need to indicate how the Grantees will hold the property: as Tenants in Common; Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship; community property or community property with the right of survivorship. B. For additional information on the above see the definitions at: http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/ C. For example: “as community property with the right of survivorship ,” “as joint tenants with the right of survivorship ,” IV. DISCLAIMER These materials were developed by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. based upon statutes and forms for the State of Arizona. All information and Forms are subject to this Disclaimer: All forms in this package are provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to their legal effect and completeness. Please use at your own risk. If you have a serious legal problem, we suggest that you consult an attorney in your state. U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. 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Prepared by:       After Recording, Return to:                         BENEFICIARY DEED (Individual to Four Individuals) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: GRANTOR:       , does hereby CONVEY unto GRANTEE BENEFICIARIES:       , an unmarried individual;       , an unmarried individual;       , an unmarried individual; and       , an unmarried individual, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship , effective upon Grantor’s death , the following lands and property, together with all improvements located thereon, lying in the County of ______________________ , State of Arizona, to-wit: See Legal Description Attached as Exhibit A incorporated by reference as though set forth in full Legal Description:       Beneficiary Deed Page 1 of 2 If any Grantee Beneficiary precedes Grantor in death, then (choose one) a. the conveyance to that Grantee Beneficiary shall become null and void and the entire estate shall pass to the surviving Grantee Beneficiary(ies) at the time of Grantor’s death. b. the conveyance to that Grantee Beneficiary shall become part of the estate of the deceased Grantee Beneficiary. c. if all three Grantee Beneficiaries precede the owner in death, then this instrument shall be null and void. Prior document reference: Book ______ , Page ______ , Document No. ______ , of the Recorder of ______________________ County, Arizona. Date:       Grantor       Type or Print Name State of Arizona , County of       The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this       day of       , 20       , by       . Notary Public       Print or Type Name My Commission Expires:       Beneficiary Deed Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT A Grantor:       Grantee Beneficiaries:                         Legal Description:       Beneficiary Deed Exhibit A