{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"5656","citation":"Prob. Code, § 5656","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. NONPROBATE TRANSFERS [5000. - 5705.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 4. REVOCABLE TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED [5600. - 5698.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Effect [5650. - 5678.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [5650. - 5659.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-5/part-4/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 293, Sec. 17.   (AB 139)   Effective January 1, 2016.   Repealed as of January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 5600.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>For the purpose of application of the property taxation and documentary transfer tax provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code:</p><p>(a) Execution and recordation of, or revocation of, a revocable transfer on death deed of real property is not a change in ownership of the property and does not require declaration or payment of a documentary transfer tax or filing of a preliminary change of ownership report.</p><p>(b) Transfer of real property on the death of the transferor by a revocable transfer on death deed is a change in ownership of the property.</p>","text":"For the purpose of application of the property taxation and documentary transfer tax provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code: (a) Execution and recordation of, or revocation of, a revocable transfer on death deed of real property is not a change in ownership of the property and does not require declaration or payment of a documentary transfer tax or filing of a preliminary change of ownership report. (b) Transfer of real property on the death of the transferor by a revocable transfer on death deed is a change in ownership of the property.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-5656","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}