There are 3 ways to obtain a copy: Stop by in person. Anyone can pick it up. Send a written request to Recorder of Deeds, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro MO 63050. Include a check for $9 per copy and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Order over the phone with a credit card by calling 636-797-5414.
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.
Assets can be transferred to a trust through methods like a deed of grantor(s) to trustee(s), title transfer, assignment of ownership, opening new accounts, naming the trust as a beneficiary, and more. Putting property in a trust can be done through various legal means, providing flexibility to the grantor.
One disadvantage of placing your house in a trust is the loss of direct ownership. Transferring your property to a revocable living trust makes the trust the legal owner. While you retain control as the trustee, this change in ownership may affect your ability to mortgage or refinance the property.
Where to Get a Deed of Trust? To get a Deed of Trust, you must file the proper paperwork with the proper court as generally outlined above. These documents must be filed with the county clerk or recorder, and the lender typically sends them to the recording office after the property closing.
For real estate, you will need to prepare and execute a new deed transferring the property to the trust. This deed is typically called a “Quitclaim Deed” or a “Warranty Deed” depending on the circumstances. If the property owner has a mortgage make sure to consult with the mortgage lender beforehand.
A deed of trust is the most common method of securing a lien on real estate in Missouri. Mortgages are rarely used. Deeds of trust commonly include a power of sale provision, which is a faster foreclosure mechanism (see Question 14).
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.