How To Put A House In A Trust?

Decide what type of trust you want to use

Consult an estate planning attorney

Create the trust document

Name the trustee and beneficiaries

Sign the trust document according to state law

Prepare a new deed for the property

Transfer the house from your name to the trust

Record the new deed with the county recorder or land records office

Update your homeowner’s insurance and mortgage lender if required

Keep copies of the trust and recorded deed with your estate planning records

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