How long does a name change take? The time frame for completing a name change on a deed can vary by state and county. Once you have all the necessary documents, filing with the county recorder's office can be relatively quick, often within a few weeks to a few months.
How do I change, add or erase a name on a deed? This can only be accomplished by recording a new deed showing the change. It is highly recommended that you seek legal advice in this very important matter and protect your investment, even if it is a family-related change to your document.
Revocable trusts can be modified by amendment or restatement of the trust. Any amendment or restatement should be notarized but does not need to be publicly recorded. The settlor has the option to terminate the trust completely or modify any term of the trust.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY All deeds recorded in the City of Norfolk MUST comply with the new provisions of Virginia Code Section 17.1-223. All deeds must be prepared by the owner of the property or by an attorney licensed to practice in Virginia.
In Virginia, several circumstances can give rise to a legitimate trust contest. These might include a belief that the trustor (the person who established the trust) was under undue influence, lacked capacity at the time of the trust's creation, or that there was some sort of fraud involved.
Ownership may be transferred by preparation of a new deed, which has been properly signed. The new deed must be recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office where the real estate is located.
Generally, no you cannot sue a trust directly. Again, that's because a trust is a legal entity, not a person. It's possible, however, to sue the trustee of a trust whether that trust is revocable or irrevocable. As mentioned, in the case of a creditor lawsuit the trustee of a revocable living trust could be sued.
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.