If a deed of trust recorded in California does not contain a maturity date, then the lender has up to 60, and possibly even 64 years to foreclose non-judicially, but the longer the lender waits, the more likely it is that a borrower could successfully raise a defense of equitable estoppel or laches.
You will usually be discharged after four years, but some trust deeds can last for longer. This information will be included in the terms of the trust deed. If the trust deed does not become protected, your discharge will only be binding on those creditors who agreed to the arrangement.
Yes, you can sell a home with a Deed of Trust. However, just like a mortgage, if you're selling the home for less than you owe on it, you'll need approval from the lender.
Erecording, or electronic document recording, is the process of transmitting real property documents electronically to the local government entity charged with recording and maintaining public records.
In order to file a deed in Cook County, the necessary documents are as follows: (1) Tax Declaration (MyDec); (2) Tax Stamps (or “Zero Stamps” if an exempt transfer); (3) A Grantor/Grantee Affidavit (exempt transfers); (4) The Deed to be Filed (which must contain PIN number, complete legal description, commonly known ...
The short answer is that a living trust is a private document and does not need to be recorded in California. The only time a trust is in a public record is when it contains real estate.