From filling out a change of trustee form to delivering notices to interested parties, the process of changing trustees can be complicated. The purpose of this trust is to enable the surviv- ing spouse (and sometimes other family members too) to use and enjoy the property in the trust during the.You need the deed to state that it is a transfer per Tax and Rev Code 11930 so that the clerk know no tax is due. The quit claim deed gave title to the house to your husband and he can transfer it to his living trust. In summary: The client does not have to include the spouse as a beneficiary of a trust. This community property presumption comes up anytime there is either a divorce, or a spouse has listed property in their estate plan, and they have passed away. First, you'll need to prepare and sign a new deed for the property. You'll usually need a grant form or quit claim form to transfer the deed. Fill out the form with the name of your trust. If this is the first change you've made to the trust, state that.