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Without any laws, most trusts tend to be named after their creator(s) along with the date of creation. An example would be “John and Jane Doe Revocable Trust dated 10/11/12.”

Although the case law is somewhat unclear, the conservative position is that an unwitnessed Trust Deed is invalid because it has not been duly executed. The case law suggests that a deed needs to be witnessed and signed contemporaneously for it to be valid.

To add someone to your deed you must create a new deed in which you convey to the new party and yourself. The new deed must then be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. To expedite the process of drawing a new deed, you should obtain a copy of your current deed, if you do not already have one.

Property owners typically use Massachusetts release deeds when the transaction involves no consideration—or value provided in exchange for the deed. For example, an owner might use a quitclaim deed to add a spouse to the title, transfer property to a family member as a gift, or transfer title to a living trust.

How do I add or remove a name on my present deed? To change the ownership on a property you will have to prepare a new deed which conveys the property to the intended owners and record that new deed at the Registry of Deeds.

Date of Trust Creation: The date a trust is created can vary based on the terms of the trust document and applicable state laws. In some cases, a trust may be created upon the death of the individual who established it (the grantor).

The Deed of Trust must be in writing, signed by the property owner, and filed in the County Clerk property records. The Deed of Trust should describe the loan amount, name a Trustee, and describe the collateral securing the loan. A correct legal description of the property is essential for a valid Deed of Trust.

The trust deed should be dated after all parties have signed. The settled/initial sum must be paid on or before the date of the deed. The date of establishment of a unit trust is the date of the deed ("Commencement date").

To do this, you must create a new deed that conveys an interest in the property to this other person. Technically, anyone can make up a new deed, but we strongly advise you to hire a lawyer to do it.