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
