Georgia's New Transfer-on-Death Deed Could Save Your Family Thousands

Selling a home is only half the story when a loved one passes away. On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Deborah Morton sits down with elder law attorney Josh Nelson of Nelson Elder Care to break down Georgia's new transfer on death deed, probate, and the hard family conversations most people put off. If you own property in Georgia, this one affects how your home passes to the people you love.

Key Takeaways for Georgia Real Estate

• Georgia's improved transfer on death deed took effect July 1, 2026, and lets you pass your home outside of probate without a costly trust.
• Probate runs about 3 percent of value. A $400,000 home can cost roughly $12,000, versus under $1,000 for a transfer on death deed.
• Putting your adult child's na ...