In Ohio, these forms of joint ownership are available: Joint tenancy. Property owned in joint tenancy automatically passes to the surviving owners when one owner dies.
Fill out the affidavit completely. Sign the document in front of a notary. Attach a "certified" copy of the death certificate. Also attach a "legal description" of the property to be transferred (a copy of the survivorship deed or transfer on death designation or deed will suffice).
A survivorship deed is a deed conveying title to real estate into the names of two or more persons as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Upon the death of one owner, the property passes to and vests in the name of the surviving owner or owners.
The surviving spouse must execute a simple Affidavit of Survivorship to memorialize the transfer. The affidavit, along with the deceased spouse's death certificate, will then be recorded with the County Recorder's Office to officially document that the transfer took place.
How to create a Transfer on Death for your homeChoose your recipients. You can choose one or more people to become owner of any home or land that you own.Find a copy of your deed.Complete the TOD for real estate form.Take the form to a notary .Submit the form at your County Recorder's Office.