Here's what to do: Create a Valid Trust. Work with an experienced estate planning attorney to establish a trust that's tailored to your needs before transferring the property. Choose The Type of Deed. Prepare & Sign The Deed. Notify Your Mortgage Lender. Record The Deed. Update Trust Records. Inform The Trustee.
Here's what to do: Create a Valid Trust. Work with an experienced estate planning attorney to establish a trust that's tailored to your needs before transferring the property. Choose The Type of Deed. Prepare & Sign The Deed. Notify Your Mortgage Lender. Record The Deed. Update Trust Records. Inform The Trustee.
Amending a trust deed is process that should be treated as requiring careful planning, consideration and intentionality. Indeed, unintended (and undesirable) consequences can flow from a purported trust amendment that has been undertaken with such consideration, such as a resettlement of the trust.
To transfer real property into your Trust, a new deed reflecting the name of the Trust must be executed, notarized and recorded with the County Recorder in the County where the property is located. Care must be taken that the exact legal description in the existing deed appears on the new deed.
If you own real estate in Florida, you should strongly consider getting a revocable living trust if you don't already have one. The benefits can help you avoid probate and pass on more to your family.
When it comes to creating a viable revocable living trust (“trust”) in Florida, you need to have a trust lawyer. You should not try to create a trust without hiring a trust lawyer.