Change Deed To Trust In Washington
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Rich people frequently place their homes and other financial assets in trusts to reduce taxes and give their wealth to their beneficiaries. They may also do this to protect their property from divorce proceedings and frivolous lawsuits.
Parents and other family members who want to pass on assets during their lifetimes may be tempted to gift the assets. Although setting up an irrevocable trust lacks the simplicity of giving a gift, it may be a better way to preserve assets for the future.
To transfer real property into your Trust, a new deed reflecting the name of the Trust must be executed, notarized and recorded with the County Recorder in the County where the property is located. Care must be taken that the exact legal description in the existing deed appears on the new deed.
Disadvantages of Putting Your House in a Trust Loss of Direct Ownership. Potential Complexity and Administrative Burden. Potential for Increased Costs. No Asset Protection Benefits. Limited Tax Advantages. No Protection Against Creditors.
Summary. Placing a mortgaged property in a trust is possible and common, although key considerations must be taken into account. Some considerations to keep in mind are mortgage payments, refinancing, and the due-on-sale clause.
