The recorded document substitutes a trustee of a trust, mortgage, or other similar document. L. This is a transfer of property: 1.The Substitution of Trustee reflects the appointment of a new trustee in place of the original trustee as shown on a previously recorded Deed of Trust. Official Forms for Viewing and Downloading. California mainly uses two types of deeds: the "grant deed" and the "quitclaim deed. Of Contra Costa County, a political subdivision of the State of California ("Lender") whose address is 30. Muir Road, Martinez, California 94553. 1. From understanding deeds to legal implications, get all the information you need to change the title on a house in California. A TOD deed is intended to be an inexpensive way to plan who inherits your home after you die. A deed of trust is a commonly used mortgage document in California.