Deed of Trust Modification means, with respect to any Deed of Trust, a modification agreement entered into between the Borrower or the Project Owner, as applicable, and the Lender, modifying the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust in order to (i) add to the lien of the Deed of Trust Additional Lots, or (ii) make ...
Yes, a mortgaged property can be put in a trust. Once a mortgaged property is transferred into a trust, the rules of the trust would apply to the real property, even if it has a mortgage on it.
As a result, a creditor could go after the trust, seek its termination, and gain access to assets within it. So, to be absolutely clear: A revocable living trust does not protect assets from creditors.
Just about any writing will suffice to make a valid Trust amendment. Having the writing typed is not legally required. That's really the point of Trust amendments, to allow a Settlor to express his or her intent as easily as possible. As long as the Trust terms are followed, any “writing” will do.
Yes you can. Revocable living trusts don't, however, protect your assets from people with legal claims against you. That's because although the trust is a legal entity, for legal purposes you're treated as the owner of the trust assets.
In real estate law, "assignment" is simply the transfer of a deed of trust from one party to another.
To change the trust deed itself, you must execute a deed of variation. This is a document that updates the relevant section of the original trust deed. The deed of variation forms part of the documentation of your discretionary trust and details how the trust deed has been changed over time.
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.
Can a lien be placed on a trust? A lien filed against the beneficiary of the trust (you) cannot be attached to the property. After all, the title is not held in your name. HOWEVER, the property itself can be liened.