How do I obtain the deed to Trust property?
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How do I obtain the deed to Trust property?
My father placed some real estate property in a revocable living trust. He died and I am the successor trustee. I wish to leave the property in the trust with myself as the new trustee. How do I obtain title to the property? At first glance the form Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance seems appropriate. How do I obtain a copy of the present deed so that I may fill out the substitution of trustee form if that is the propery way to go about this?
Asked on September 30, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Ordinarily to transfer trust property given to someone as a gift after the trustor dies, the successor trustee signs an affidavit of successor trustee under the designated trust and transfers title to the property by way of a recorded document recorded with the county recorder's office where the designated real property is located.
Given the somewhat complicated nature of such, I suggest that you consult with a Wills and trust attorney to assist you in the endeavor that you have written about.
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