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If a party wants to transfer their real property to a trust the deed should be drafted with the owner as the grantor and the trustee of the trust should be listed as the grantee. For example, the deed should state John Smith hereby grants to Mary Murphy, as Trustee of the Murphy Family Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated May, 31, 2009, the following described premises . . . .
In some jurisdictions the trust must be recorded in the land records. You should consult with an attorney to make certain the trust is valid in your state and the deed is drafted properly. The attorney should be one who specializes in real estate, trust and tax laws so you can be fully informed of the consequences before making the transfer. Errors made by non-professionals are costly to correct down the road.
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Can supplementary deed supersede trust deed?
The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.
How should the owner's name appear on a deed when the property is to be placed into a living trust?
The present owner of the property is the grantor and the trustee of the trust is the grantee. The grantor in the deed should be recited exactly the same as in their acquisition deed when they first acquired the property. The grantee should be recited as, " to Jill Smith as trustee of the Smith Family Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 18, 2009".
Can a trust exist where there is no trust deed?
A court can impose a trust on equitable grounds against someone who obtained property through wrongdoing. The wrongdoer is reduced to a trustee and the title is restored in the rightful owner. This is called a constructive trust. Generally, a trust exists by virtue of a document that sets forth the provisions of the trust, names the trustee(s) and adheres to the state requirements for a valid trust. That document is commonly called a Declaration of Trust. A trust exists independently whether it owns property or not. Any property that is to be held in trust by the trustee must be transferred to the trust. If that property is real estate, the owner must execute a deed that transfers title to the trustee of the trust. By doing so the owner is giving up ownership. If there is no deed to the trustee then the real estate is not part of the trust property. The deed to the trustee is referred to as a trust deed or deed of trust. When the property is transferred out of the trust by the trustee that deed is called a trustee's deed. In some jurisdictions a trust deed or deed of trust is the term used to describe a mortgage.
What is the difference between a Deed and a Deed Of Trust?
A deed is the instrument used to transfer title to real estate. A deed of trust transfers property to someone to be held in trust for another. A deed of trust can have different meanings in different jurisdictions. In some states a deed of trust has the effect of a mortgage. A trustee holds the property until the debt has been paid. In other jurisdictions a deed of trust is a deed that transfers real property to a trustee who will hold title to the property indefinitely according to the terms of the trust. The trust may be one that was created in a separate instrument that is referenced in the deed or the trust may be set forth in the deed itself.
Who pays the taxes when there is both a deed and a deed of trust?
Generally, the fee owner of the property is responsible for paying the property taxes. That would be the grantee in the deed of conveyance. In this case the 'deed of trust' is assumed to be a mortgage.
Should you use a grant deed or a quitclaim deed to transfer property into a living trust?
In certain jurisdictions, a grant deed should be used to transfer property, whether it be to a living trust or otherwise. If the property is in California, a Trust Transfer Deed is the preferable method.In many jurisdictions a quitclaim deed would be fine. It would convey all the interest owned by the grantor. You must check with a local real estate attorney to determine the correct practice in your jurisdiction. Deeds should always be drafted by a professional.
How do you get your original deed of trust note?
If you want to get your original deed of trust note, it will need to be obtained from the trustee. A deed of trust is a document that secures a loan with real property.
Should a second deed of trust be listed on the property title or first deed of trust and does that then make the property NOT fee simple marketble title?
Both Deeds of Trust are listed in a title report. Ist Deed of Trust, fisrt position, second deed of trust, second position. Both liens will have to be paid off with a sale to clear the titl and they boths have to be shown prior to any sale, loan or refinance.
Can I file a quick claim on a deed in trust?
You can transfer your real property to the trustee of a trust using a quitclaim deed.
How do you remove a trust from a deed?
The trust document should have a provision by which the trustee can transfer the property. You must follow the provisions in the trust for transfer by the trustee. Generally, in order to remove real property from a trust the trustee must execute a deed that conveys the property to a new owner.
What happens to the second deed of trust if the first deed of trust is in foreclosure?
Nothing essentially happens to the 2nd deed of trust unless the property actually goes to sale and the foreclosure does not get cured by either the Trustor or the beneficiary of the 2nd deed of trust. In that case the 2nd deed of trust would cease to exist and drop off title at time of the sale of the property.
Can you quit claim deed a property from an irrevocable trust?
Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted. Every trust is unique since the trust is created by the trust document. A properly drafted trust document has a provision whereby the trustee has the authority to transfer and convey property. The trustee's deed can be a quitclaim deed. You must review the trust document to determine how property can be sold by the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted. Every trust is unique since the trust is created by the trust document. A properly drafted trust document has a provision whereby the trustee has the authority to transfer and convey property. The trustee's deed can be a quitclaim deed. You must review the trust document to determine how property can be sold by the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted. Every trust is unique since the trust is created by the trust document. A properly drafted trust document has a provision whereby the trustee has the authority to transfer and convey property. The trustee's deed can be a quitclaim deed. You must review the trust document to determine how property can be sold by the trust.Yes, as long as the trust was properly drafted. Every trust is unique since the trust is created by the trust document. A properly drafted trust document has a provision whereby the trustee has the authority to transfer and convey property. The trustee's deed can be a quitclaim deed. You must review the trust document to determine how property can be sold by the trust.
