To transfer a property into a trust, you will need a new deed with the name of the trust. Here's what you need to do.To transfer real estate (also called real property) into your living trust, you must prepare and sign a new deed, transferring ownership. Many people opt to put their homes into a trust. What do you do if you are still paying off a mortgage? 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. Create the trust: You will need to draft and sign the trust document, detailing your terms and beneficiaries. If a trust holds real estate, the trustee will need to sign a new deed, transferring the property to the new owner - the trust beneficiary. Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption of Mortgage – This real estate document is used if the mortgage will remain in the names of both spouses.