West Virginia Warranty Deed from Husband and Wife to a Trust
Overview of this form
The Warranty Deed from Husband and Wife to a Trust is a legal document used to transfer property ownership from a married couple to a trust. This form ensures that the grantors, who are the husband and wife, convey their property to a designated trustee for the benefit of the trust. Unlike other deeds, this specific warranty deed includes warranties regarding the property's title, ensuring that it is free of encumbrances, which provides further protection to the trustee and beneficiaries of the trust.
Main sections of this form
- Identification of the grantors (husband and wife) and the grantee (trust).
- Legal description of the property being conveyed.
- Statement of consideration, acknowledging the value exchanged.
- Covenant of the grantors assuring they hold clear title to the property.
- Notary statement confirming the authenticity of the signatures.
When to use this form
This form should be used when a married couple wishes to transfer property into a trust they have established, often for estate planning or asset protection purposes. It is particularly useful when the couple wants to manage their assets efficiently, minimize probate issues, or ensure that the property is managed for the benefit of their beneficiaries.
Who this form is for
- Married couples looking to place their property into a trust.
- Trustees who are responsible for managing trust assets.
- Estate planners and attorneys guiding clients on property transfers.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved: husband, wife, and trustee.
- Specify the property being conveyed, using the legal description provided in Exhibit A.
- Enter the total consideration amount for the property transfer.
- Ensure both grantors (husband and wife) sign the deed in the designated areas.
- Have the deed notarized by a licensed notary public.
Is notarization required?
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide a complete legal description of the property.
- Not including both grantors' signatures.
- Omitting the notary's signature or stamp.
- Misstating the consideration amount.
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FAQ
Warranty deeds and deeds of trust are integral to the home-buying process, but have different purposes. A warranty deed transfers ownership from the old owner to the new, and a deed of trust gives the lender interest in the property should you default on the loan.
Let's start with the definition of a deed: DEED: A written instrument by which one party, the Grantor, conveys the title of ownership in property to another party, the Grantee. A Warranty Deed contains promises, called covenants, that the Grantor makes to the Grantee.
Typically, the lender will provide you with a copy of the deed of trust after the closing. The original warranty deeds are often mailed to the grantee after they are recorded. These are your original copies and should be kept in a safe place, such as a fireproof lockbox or a safe deposit box at a financial institution.
If you've recently married and already own a home or other real estate, you may want to add your new spouse to the deed for your property so the two of you own it jointly. To add a spouse to a deed, all you have to do is literally fill out, sign and record a new deed in your county recorder's office.
A trustee deed offers no such warranties about the title.
In order to make the Warranty Deed legally binding, the Seller needs to sign it front of a notary public. Then signed and notarized deed must be filed at the city or county office for recording property documents. Before filing with this office all previously billed property taxes must be paid in full.
Both a warranty deed and deed of trust are used to transfer the title of a property from one person to another. However, the difference between these two contracts is who is protected. As you now know, a deed of trust protects the beneficiary (lender). A warranty deed, on the other hand, protects the property owner.
It's important to note that a warranty deed does not actually prove the grantor has ownership (a title search is the best way to prove that), but it is a promise by the grantor that they are transferring ownership and if it turns out they don't actually own the property, the grantor will be responsible for compensating
In the context of a California mortgage transaction, a trust deed also transfer ownership. Only this time, the title is being placed in the hands of a third-party trustee, who holds the property on behalf of the lender and the homeowner-borrower until the mortgage is paid.
