There are two main reasons a deed of trust may be considered invalid: (1) lack of required formalities in executing the deed of trust, or (2) there is some fact outside execution that makes the deed of trust invalid.
The short answer is that a living trust is a private document and does not need to be recorded in California. The only time a trust is in a public record is when it contains real estate.
Here is the rough outline: Select the trust that is best suited to your needs, such as a revocable living trust. Draft a trust deed and have it notarized so that it is legally binding. Record the deed at the county recorder's office. Notify the relevant parties, such as your mortgage lender and insurance provider.
Record the Signed Documents at the County Recorder's Office Take the original signed and notarized Deed of Trust and Promissory Note to the County Recorder's Office for the county where the property is located. In Sacramento, this is at 3636 American River Drive, Ste. 110, Sacramento CA 95864.
Fortunately, when you create a living trust in California, you do not need to record the document with the county or state. Establishing a revocable trust protects your assets and maintains your privacy.
Any time owners make a change to the title of real estate, they must record a deed with the County Recorder. This Step-by-Step guide outlines the requirements and provides samples with instructions.
Can I record a document at one of the Tarrant County Subcourthouses? No, land documents are recorded at 100 W. Weatherford St. Room B20 Fort Worth, TX 76196.
In California, there are three steps to getting a copy of a trust document: Make a written demand for a copy of the Trust and its amendments, if any; Wait 60 days; and. If you do not receive a copy of the Trust within 60 days of making your written demand, file a petition with the probate court.