A Deed of Trust is a legal document similar to a home mortgage. It guarantees a real estate transaction between a lender and a borrower.In real estate transactions, a trust deed transfers the legal title of a property to a third party until the borrower repays their debt to the lender. A warranty deed guarantees that a seller owns the property free and clear of liens. A revocable living trust is a trust that is created and funded during your lifetime that you retain the power to amend or revoke. A Deed in Trust is simply one that conveys the property into a certain trust. With a mortgage, the borrower holds the property's title. In a deed of trust, however, the trustee holds the property's legal title. So, because of the ease of foreclosure, many lenders prefer a deed of trust over a mortgage. (8) the manner of taking title to trust property.