A transfer on death deed must meet all of the following:
- (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section, contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed, including notarization of all signatures required under this section.
- (2) Be witnessed by 2 individuals, at least 1 of whom must not be a beneficiary.
- (3) State that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor’s death.
- (4) Be recorded before the transferor’s death in the public records in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county where the property is located.
85 Del. Laws, c. 212, § 1