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.
Yes, you can make your own Grant Deed. A lawyer is not required to prepare a valid and enforceable deed.
Transfers of real property must be in writing and notarized. Deeds should be recorded in the county where the property is located. To ensure a legal change to the property title, you'll want the services of an attorney. A qualified attorney will prepare and file the real estate transfer deed.
In real estate law, "assignment" is simply the transfer of a deed of trust from one party to another.
The general answer is yes—but you need the person's permission. However, there are certain situations where you can remove someone from a deed without their authorization. Whether you have the person's consent or not, you should consult with a lawyer who can help you with the process.
Removing Someone from a Deed Take someone's name off of a deed by recording a new one without their name on it. Generally, you'll need their consent and their signature to do this. If the person is dead, submit their death certificate and a notarized affidavit along with the new deed.
Deed and mortgage are not mutually bound. You have no power to evict anyone---only a court can evict and an owner cannot be evicted.
If the person to be removed is alive, then you will need a court order or their cooperation such that you can record a new deed that removes them. Quitclaim and warranty deeds are common solutions. If an owner of a property has passed away, you will need to transfer the property to the living owners.