If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...

In California, debts (especially home loans), often secured by recording a Deed of Trust as a lien against title to a specific real property.  The Deed of Trust is not to be confused with a Grant ...

There are six common types of deeds and each one serves a specific legal purpose. Which one that you’ll use when transferring ownership depends on several factors of the property, including ownership, ...

Buying property usually comes with an avalanche of paperwork. It can be a confusing process, especially when it comes to knowing the difference between all the various documents you have to sign. If ...

The mere assignment of a deed of trust without a transfer of the underlying mortgage debt does not trigger a lender's obligation under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to notify the borrower of the ...

Q: I am considering doing a transfer-on-death deed to avoid costly probate for my children. Is this wise and safe to do? Would my heirs be assured that the house will not have to go through probate ...

For most Americans, buying a home is simply too expensive to do with cash. If you’re considering becoming a homeowner, you’re likely thinking about what it takes to get a home loan from a mortgage ...

After a grantor passes away, becoming the trustee can be daunting, especially if you’re responsible for distributing property. Houses are among the most valuable assets in a family for financial and ...

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