Deed of Trust Forms by State

What Is a Deed of Trust?

A Deed of Trust is a formal written agreement between the seller and the buyer to temporarily give the property to a neutral third party to serve as a trustee.

Alternate Names:

  • Trust Deed;
  • Trustee Deed;
  • Deed of Settlement.

Unlike other types of Real Estate Deeds, a Deed of Trust does not transfer real estate directly – the trustee holds the property until the buyer pays the purchase price. In many states, these forms are used instead of mortgages. There are four different types of Trust Deeds:

  1. A discretionary trust.
  2. A direct descendants trust.
  3. A unit trust.
  4. A fixed unit trust.

Discretionary or family trusts allow the trustee to make decisions for the trust and to distribute capital and income to the beneficiaries. Direct descendants trusts usually contain provisions preventing the trustee from distributing capital to anyone who is not a direct descendant of the nominated beneficiary. Unit trusts permit the distribution of capital and income in fixed proportions. Fixed unit trusts entitle individuals to all of the capital and income of the trust.

Deed of Trust Forms by State

A Deed of Trust is a relatively simple document. Traditionally, the Deed indicates the name of the trustee – an individual or an organization impartial in the arrangement, the clear identification of the beneficiary, and the nature of the trust property. The parties to this agreement are free to negotiate the powers and duties included in the Deed. The document must be prepared in writing to avoid ambiguity and uncertainty and to be enforceable in courts.

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AlaskaIdahoMichiganNew YorkTennessee
ArizonaIllinoisMinnesotaNorth CarolinaTexas
ArkansasIndianaMississippiNorth DakotaUtah
CaliforniaIowaMissouriOhioVermont
ColoradoKansasMontanaOklahomaVirginia
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DelawareLouisianaNevadaPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
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This Form is used for securing a loan with a property through a Deed of Trust.

This type of document is a draft version of a Deed of Trust specific to the state of Arizona. It is used to specify the terms and conditions of a trust agreement relating to real estate property.

This document is used for obtaining approval for a leasehold mortgage or deed of trust. It provides a certificate of approval for the arrangement.

This type of document is used to secure a loan for a property. It gives the lender the right to take ownership of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

This Form is used for creating a Deed of Trust for a husband and wife in the state of Virginia.

This form is used for filing a deed of trust for joint tenants in the state of Virginia. It outlines the terms and conditions of the trust agreement between multiple property owners.

This document is used for creating a deed of trust for tenants in common in the state of Virginia.

This document is used for a Contract for Deed (Land Contract) in the state of Arkansas. It outlines the terms and conditions for the sale of a property, where the buyer makes payments directly to the seller over a specified period of time until the purchase price is fully paid.

This document is a Contract for Deed, also known as a land contract, which is used in the state of Wyoming. It outlines the terms and conditions for the sale of a property where the buyer takes possession but makes payments to the seller over time, rather than obtaining financing from a traditional lender.

Transferring property in the state of Alaska? This printable Deed of Trust makes it possible to temporarily give a property to a neutral third party to serve as a trustee.

Are you looking to transfer your property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Arkansas.

Are you looking to transfer property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Colorado.

This is a legal document that can be used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved in the state of Connecticut.

A Deed of Trust can be used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved in the state of Florida.

Complete this printable Deed of Trust template when making your own Deed in the state of Georgia.

Are you looking to transfer property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Hawaii.

This type of deed is used to transfer property between a trustor (a borrower), a trustee, and a beneficiary in the state of Idaho.

Use this printable template when making your own Deed of Trust in the state of Illinois.

Transferring property in the state of Indiana? This printable Deed of Trust makes it easy to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved.

Complete this printable Deed of Trust template when making your own Deed in the state of Iowa.

Are you looking to transfer property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Kansas.

This type of deed is used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved in the state of Kentucky.

Use this printable template when making your own Deed of Trust in the state of Louisiana.

Transferring property in the state of Maine? This printable Deed of Trust can be used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved.

Are you looking to transfer property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Massachusetts.

This type of deed is used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved in the state of Michigan.

Transferring property in the state of Mississippi? This printable Deed of Trust makes it easy to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved.

Complete this printable Deed of Trust template when making your own Deed in the state of Missouri.

Are you looking to transfer property using a Deed of Trust? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Montana.

This type of deed is used to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved in the state of Nebraska.

Use this printable template when making your own Deed of Trust in the state of Nevada.

Use this printable template when making your own Deed of Trust in the state of New Hampshire.

Transferring property in the state of New Jersey? This printable Deed of Trust makes it possible to protect a real estate transaction when a loan is involved.

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