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Transfer on death deeds in Ohio

Short answerYes. Ohio allows real estate to pass on death by a recorded transfer on death designation affidavit.

Ohio’s transfer on death provisions for real property are in R.C. 5302.22 to 5302.24. Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5302.22, checked Oct 29, 2026.