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HRS §527-10

Transfer on death deed: no notice, delivery, or payment needed

This section says a transfer on death deed works without telling the beneficiary, handing it to them, or getting their okay while you are alive. You also do not need to receive anything in return. It is a short rule about how the deed takes effect.

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The statute, as written — ‑10] Notice, delivery, acceptance, consideration not required

A transfer on death deed shall be effective without notice or delivery to or acceptance by the designated beneficiary during the transferor's life, and without consideration.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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