deed

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California, Texas, and Ohio use specialized transfer-on-death deeds, while Florida uses a “lady bird” deed, which also bypasses probate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

To return to the historical evidence, the weakening of political and economic institutions is usually enough for the evil deed to be done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

At one point, he identifies a lost deed, by which Abdulmejid transferred the caliphate to the nizam’s family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Physically, England were slow in terms of both thought and deed.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

She also knew that her mother’s name did not appear on the deed for the family farm, even though she had provided the money for the down payment.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling