Trust Property Transfer Guide

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In California, a trustee can transfer property from a trust by using a specific deed form for trust-to-individual transfers. The deed should mention the trust and the trustees authority, and it must be notarized and recorded with the county recorders office. Trusts do not need to be filed with the court to be valid if they meet legal requirements. A regular quit claim deed can work if correctly executed. Consult an estate planning attorney for personalized advice.

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Would the deed be from the trust or the grantor or the power of attorney?
The deed would typically be from the trust, executed by the trustee. If the trustee also holds power of attorney, they can act on behalf of the grantor as well, but the deed should indicate that the property is being transferred from the trust.
Last question, if the trust was never filed with the court is it valid?
In California, a trust generally does not need to be filed with the court to be valid. Trusts are typically valid if they meet the legal requirements such as having a grantor, trustee, and properly funded trust assets.
Is there a specific concern you have regarding the validity of the trust?
Its notorized, but i think its unnecessary. My parents created it.. i am the only child and i only have one child.. so its not hard to figure out intesctecy
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Even if the trust is notarized, it is generally valid and not necessarily required to be filed with the court.
Is there a specific reason you are concerned about intestacy or the trust's validity?
Would a regular quit claim deed work or are there specific forms for trust owned property transfers?
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In California, specific forms are typically used for trust-owned property transfers. A regular quit claim deed can work, but it must be correctly executed and indicate that the property is being transferred from the trust by the trustee.
Would you like more detailed information on how to complete this process?
Yes please
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To complete the process of transferring property from a trust in California:
- Use a specific deed form for trust-to-individual transfers.
- The deed should mention the trust and the trustee's authority.
- Have the deed notarized and recorded with the county recorder's office.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to complete this process?
Please
Case Rating: *
To complete the process of transferring property from a trust in California:
- Use a specific deed form for trust-to-individual transfers.
- The deed should mention the trust and the trustee's authority.
- Have the deed notarized and recorded with the county recorder's office.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to complete this process?