REGISTERED & BONDED LDA · SANTA CLARA · #268 · Verify ↗ · CALDA ↗

Same-Day E-Recording · All 58 California Counties

Put your San Diego home in a trust —
without losing your Prop 13 base.

Q: How do I put my San Diego home in a living trust?

You sign a new deed transferring title from yourself as an individual to yourself as trustee of your living trust. The deed must be notarized and recorded with the San Diego County Recorder. We prepare the trust transfer deed, the PCOR (Preliminary Change of Ownership Report), and calculate San Diego recording costs. Flat $275 deed preparation. The same day you return the notarized original, we e-submit it for recording.

Q: Can I add a child to my San Diego deed without triggering reassessment?

Sometimes. Prop 19 changed the parent-child exclusion significantly in 2021. The child must use the property as their primary residence within 1 year of transfer, and the exclusion only protects the first $1,044,586 of value increase above the base year. Above that cap, partial reassessment applies. Filing form BOE-19-P within 3 years is required. We prepare the deed and the BOE-19-P together when you tell us the relationship and intent.

Q: How much does it cost to transfer a property deed in San Diego?

TrustPoint charges a flat $275 fee for San Diego deed preparation — one price for grant, quitclaim, interspousal, trust transfer, affidavit of death, or transfer on death deed. San Diego County recording fees are separate; we calculate them for your specific deed and quote them before submission. Optional add-ons (e-recording, title search, BOE exemption forms) are quoted individually and never required.

Q: Can a Vietnamese or Spanish speaker prepare my San Diego deed?

Yes. Quinnie Do speaks Tiếng Việt natively and serves Vietnamese-speaking families in Mira Mesa, Linda Vista, and Kearny Mesa. Spanish-language service is available through our staff partner — asistente legal en español — for Chula Vista, National City, and El Cajon clients. Consultation, document preparation, and explanation available in all three languages.

Q: What happens if I file the wrong deed for a parent-to-child transfer?

The property loses its Prop 13 base year value and is reassessed at full market value. The Prop 19 parent-child exclusion requires a correct deed plus form BOE-19-P filed within 3 years. Without it, the new tax bill is permanent — even partial reassessment over the $1,044,586 cap can add thousands per year. We prepare the deed and the BOE-19-P claim form together when you tell us the relationship.

Q: Do I need a lawyer to transfer my San Diego property to a trust?

For straightforward trust funding transfers, most San Diego homeowners use a Registered Legal Document Assistant rather than an attorney. TrustPoint is a California Registered & Bonded LDA #268 with verifiable credentials on the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder and CALDA. We prepare documents at your direction. Complex tax-planning situations should still be reviewed by an attorney or tax advisor of your choice.

One wrong San Diego deed can trigger property tax reassessment costing $15,000+ per year — permanently. We prepare grant, quitclaim, interspousal, and trust transfer deeds with the correct exemption language. Flat $275, California LDA #268. Asistente legal en español. Trợ lý pháp lý nói Tiếng Việt.

Start My Deed Online → (408) 766-3532

La Jolla · Chula Vista · Carlsbad · Coronado · Encinitas Remote e-recording, all 58 CA counties

San Diego County Assessor Recorder Clerk office interior public counter on Pacific Highway in downtown San Diego

Inside the Recorder

San Diego County Administration Center exterior at 1600 Pacific Highway where Jordan Z Marks serves as Assessor Recorder Clerk

County Recorder

$275

Flat Deed Prep

24–48h

Document Turnaround

California Counties

LDA #268

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In Short

Putting your home in a trust, adding a spouse, or transferring property to a child can trigger property tax reassessment — raising your tax bill by $15,000+ per year. The fix: correct deed + correct exemption claim, filed on time. We prepare grant, quitclaim, interspousal, trust transfer, and transfer on death deeds — flat $275, same-day e-recording in all 58 California counties, California LDA #268 ↗, CALDA ↗.

Why It Costs More to DIY

Three California exemptions a wrong filing will lose you.

California's property tax exemptions — parent-to-child, spouse-to-spouse, trust funding, Prop 90 — aren't automatic. Wrong wording or a missed deadline = permanent reassessment.

Lost Prop 13 base year

Parent-to-child transfers preserve the original base year — only if BOE-19-P is filed within 3 years. Miss it, the property resets to market value. Permanently.

Example: $400K home (1995) at ~$5K/yr tax becomes $22K/yr at $1.8M market. $17K more, every year.

We prepare both together.

DTT charged on exempt transfers

Spouse-to-spouse and trust-funding transfers are exempt under R&T §11930 and §11911 — only with the correct recital. Without it, the Recorder collects DTT.

Example: $1.2M interspousal transfer without exemption wording — ~$1,320 billed instead of $0. Cannot be refunded.

We include the correct recital.

Prop 19 cap exceeded

The parent-child exclusion protects only base year + $1,044,586 (2025-27 cap). Over that, the difference is reassessed.

Deadlines: BOE-19-P within 3 years. BOE-266 within 1 year. Miss either, lose retroactive relief.

We file BOE-19-P and BOE-266 with you.

What we do differently. You tell us the relationship and purpose. We pick the right document, draft the exemption recital, and prepare the BOE forms — filed together.

How It Works

Three steps. Done remotely.

Tell us what you need

Free consultation. You describe the property and the relationship. We confirm the right document type.

We prepare. You notarize.

We draft your document and any BOE forms — pre-checked for compliance. Sign with any California notary.

We e-record

Send the notarized original back. We e-submit to the county. Stamped copy emailed within 1 business day.

Transparent Flat Pricing

$275 flat. Add-ons optional. No surprises.

Document Preparation

$275 flat fee

One price for any document type. Includes PCOR and one revision.

Grant, Quitclaim, Interspousal
Trust Transfer, Affidavit of Death
Transfer on Death

County Recording

We calculate & quote

Recording fees vary. We calculate for your specific filing and quote before submission — no surprises.

Document-by-document quote
DTT exemption applied if eligible
SB2 fee included where applicable

Optional Add-Ons

Optional never required

Extras quoted separately. You choose — no bundled obligations.

Electronic recording — $50
Title search — $30
BOE-19-P / BOE-266 forms — $100 each

Common Scenarios

When property owners come to us.

Put house in trust without reassessment

Funding a living trust in La Jolla, Carlsbad, or Del Mar. Prepared at $275 flat.

Add spouse to deed in California

Interspousal or quitclaim. Exempt from reassessment and DTT under R&T §63.

Transfer house to child (Prop 19)

Transfer property to a child without triggering reassessment. Deed + BOE-19-P prepared together.

Prop 90 base year transfer

Moving here at 55+? San Diego is 1 of only 11 CA counties accepting Prop 90. Old tax base follows you. Deed + BOE-60-AH prepared.

County-Unique · Retirees 55+

HNW trust funding

Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar homeowners. Attorneys charge $1,500+. We charge $275.

What Clients Say

Real Google reviews. Verbatim. Five stars.

★★★★★

"Quinnie was professional, thorough, and patient. She prepared our living trust documents quickly and accurately. Communication was excellent throughout. Highly recommend TrustPoint."

Bay Area Building Services
November 2025 · Google Review

★★★★★

"Excellent service from Quinnie. She prepared all my documents efficiently and answered every question I had. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Will use again."

Regino M.
November 2025 · Google Review

★★★★★

"Quinnie helped me with my SSDI application and was incredibly supportive throughout the process. She really cares about her clients. Thank you!"

Irene W.
October 2025 · Google Review

Prepared by

Quinnie Do

California Registered LDA #268 · Notary · IRS Tax Preparer · Real Estate Agent

Quinnie founded TrustPoint after 20+ years preparing legal documents for Bay Area families. Native Vietnamese speaker. Spanish via staff partner. All 58 California counties, remote from San Jose.

Need notary, loan signing, or apostille? Our same-office partner Fingerscan Digital handles those.

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Frequently Asked

Property deed transfer, answered.

How do I put my San Diego home in a living trust?

Sign a new document transferring title to yourself as trustee. We prepare it for $275 flat, you notarize, we e-submit to the county. Stamped copy emailed within 1 business day.

Can I add a child to my San Diego deed without triggering reassessment?

Sometimes. Prop 19 caps the parent-child exclusion at $1,044,586 over base year value. Child must live there. BOE-19-P filed within 3 years. We prepare both.

How much does it cost to transfer a property deed in San Diego?

$275 flat for any document type. County recording fees are quoted separately, never bundled.

Can a Vietnamese or Spanish speaker prepare my San Diego deed?

Yes. Quinnie Do speaks Tiếng Việt natively. Asistente legal en español via our staff partner for Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon.

Can you e-record a San Diego County deed remotely?

Yes — same-day e-recording. We prepare in San Jose, you sign with any California notary, we submit electronically to the County Recorder. Stamped copy emailed within 1 business day.

What happens if I file the wrong deed for a parent-to-child transfer?

The property loses its Prop 13 base year and is reassessed at full market value — permanently. The Prop 19 exclusion needs the right document plus BOE-19-P within 3 years.

Can I transfer my California property tax base to San Diego under Prop 90?

If you're 55+ (or severely disabled) and selling a primary residence in another CA county to buy one of equal or lesser value here, yes. BOE-60-AH must be filed within 3 years. We prepare both.

Do you serve California counties besides San Diego?

Yes — all 58 California counties. Same flat $275, same same-day e-recording, same Vietnamese and Spanish support. If your property is in Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Alameda, or any other California county, we handle it remotely from San Jose. See all California deed services →

Do I need a lawyer to transfer my San Diego property to a trust?

For most trust funding, no. TrustPoint is a California Registered & Bonded LDA #268 (verify ↗, CALDA ↗). Complex tax situations should still see an attorney.

Ready to put your home in a trust?

Tell us the relationship and purpose. We prepare the right document and exemption forms. Flat $275.

Start My Deed Online → Schedule Free Consultation (408) 766-3532

California LDA #268 · Registered & Bonded · Verify on Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder ↗

Put your San Diego home in a trust —without losing your Prop 13 base.

Three California exemptions a wrong filing will lose you.

Lost Prop 13 base year

DTT charged on exempt transfers

Prop 19 cap exceeded

Three steps. Done remotely.

Tell us what you need

We prepare. You notarize.

We e-record

$275 flat. Add-ons optional. No surprises.

Document Preparation

County Recording

Optional Add-Ons

When property owners come to us.

Put house in trust without reassessment

Add spouse to deed in California

Transfer house to child (Prop 19)

Prop 90 base year transfer

HNW trust funding

Real Google reviews. Verbatim. Five stars.

Quinnie Do

Property deed transfer in other California counties.

Los Angeles County

Orange County

Santa Clara County

Property deed transfer, answered.

Ready to put your home in a trust?

Put your San Diego home in a trust —
without losing your Prop 13 base.