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.
In many states, lenders use conventional mortgages as the primary security document for the underlying property during a real estate transaction. However, if you are buying a home in Arizona, you are likely to use a Deed of Trust as security for the property.
A deed of trust creates a lien on the purchased property when it is executed and delivered by the trustor/borrower to the beneficiary (usually the lender). Once executed and delivered, the deed of trust takes priority as a security against the property in relation to any other liens previously recorded.
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.
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.
A deed of trust will include the same type of information stated in a mortgage document, such as: The identities of the borrower, lender, and trustee. A full description of the property to be placed in trust. Any restrictions or requirements on the use of the property while it is in trust.
Yes you can complete and record your own deed. It must b properly signed, witnessed, and notarized.
The grantor, or the current property owner, must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public. The grantor must also formally transfer the property from their name to the trust's name. This step solidifies the legal transfer and ensures that the living trust holds the property.