Trust deed transfer California — protect your family estate

Fund your living trust to avoid probate California

Avoid Probate — Fund Your Trust

Trust Deed Transfer in California

Transfer property into or out of your living trust. We prepare and e-record your trust deed same day across all 58 California counties. No attorney needed.

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$275Flat Fee

No TaxReassessment

58CA Counties

Same DayE-Recording

The Problem

Your Trust Is Unfunded Without a Trust Deed Transfer

Creating a living trust in California is only half the job. If you don't record a trust transfer deed with the county recorder, your property is not in the trust — and it will go through probate. This is the most common estate planning mistake in California.

Title companies and escrow officers only handle deed recording as part of a property sale. Attorneys typically charge a minimum of $1,000 for a trust deed transfer in California — and most mail your documents to the county recorder, adding weeks of wait time.

TrustPoint prepares and electronically records your trust deed same day for a flat $275 fee — in any of California's 58 counties including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and the entire Bay Area.

Trust deed transfer document preparation California statewide

Ready to fund your trust?

Complete our online intake form — about 10 minutes.

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Why It Matters

An Unfunded Trust Leads to Probate

Without a recorded trust transfer deed, your property bypasses the trust entirely. Here's what probate means for your family:

12+

Months

Average probate timeline in California

Of Estate

Statutory attorney + executor fees on first $1M

$275

Prevents It

One trust deed transfer avoids all of this

Proposition 13 & Proposition 19 — No Reassessment

Under Proposition 13, transferring property into your own revocable living trust does not trigger property tax reassessment. Proposition 19 (effective February 2021) changed parent-to-child exclusion rules but did not eliminate the exclusion for transfers into your own trust — your Prop 13 base year value is preserved. We file the proper PCOR with reassessment exclusion codes to protect your property taxes. Learn more on the CA Board of Equalization website.

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Trust Deed Types

Every Trust Deed in California — One Flat Fee

Transfer Into Trust

Fund your living trust by transferring real estate ownership from you as an individual to you as trustee. Need to add or remove assets? We also prepare trust amendments.

Transfer Out of Trust

Move property from a trust back to an individual — for selling, refinancing, dissolving the trust, or distributing assets to beneficiaries. If your trust needs updating, see our living trust services.

Affidavit — Death of Trustee

Recorded when a trustee passes so the successor trustee can manage, sell, or transfer trust-held property. Requires a certified death certificate.

Successor Trustee Deed

Transfers property from the trust to a new owner after the trustor passes — distributing real estate to beneficiaries as directed by the trust.

Correction Deed

Fixes errors on a previously recorded trust deed — misspelled names, incorrect trust dates, wrong legal descriptions, or missing parcel numbers.

Trust-to-LLC Transfer

Moves trust-held property into an LLC for asset protection or investment purposes. Requires entity documentation and authorized signer verification.

How It Works

Your Trust Deed Recorded in 4 Steps

Trust deed transfer process — caring protection for California families

Online Questionnaire

Complete our intake form. About 10 minutes.

We Prepare the Deed

Trust deed + PCOR drafted to your county's recording standards.

Sign & Notarize

San Jose office (Fingerscan Digital) or mobile notary anywhere in CA.

We E-Record Same Day

Submitted electronically to any of California's 58 counties — same day.

Start My Trust Deed — $275

Transparent Pricing

$275 Flat Fee — No Surprises

Additional services: e-recording ($50), title search ($30), notarization ($15/sig), county recording fees at cost.

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Statewide Coverage

Trust Deeds Recorded in All 58 California Counties

AlamedaContra CostaFresnoKernLos AngelesMarinMontereyOrangeRiversideSacramentoSan BernardinoSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSolanoSonomaStanislausVentura+ 36 more

Need Notary or Fingerprinting?

Our partner Fingerscan Digital Inc. offers DOJ-certified Live Scan, apostille, mobile notary, and tax preparation at 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose.

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Realtors & Attorneys — B2B

Handle multiple trust deed transfers? Bulk deed recording and e-recording across all 58 California counties.

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FAQ

Trust Deed Transfer Questions

What is a trust deed transfer?

A trust deed transfer records a new deed with the county that moves property ownership into or out of a living trust. Without this recorded deed, property titled in your personal name will go through California probate — even if you have a trust.

Will my property taxes increase?

No. Under Proposition 13, transferring property into your own revocable living trust is automatically excluded from reassessment. Proposition 19 (2021) changed parent-child exclusion rules but does not affect transfers into your own trust. We prepare the PCOR with the proper exclusion codes and file it with the county recorder to protect your property taxes.

Can you record in any California county?

Yes — all 58 California counties. Santa Clara, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and every other county through our authorized e-recording platform.

What happens if my trust is unfunded?

If your property was never transferred into the trust via a recorded deed, it goes through California probate court. Probate is public, takes 12+ months, and statutory fees are based on gross estate value — often costing thousands. Recording a $275 trust deed prevents this entirely.

Why use TrustPoint instead of an attorney?

Attorneys in California typically charge $1,000+ for a trust deed transfer and mail deeds to the county — adding weeks of wait. TrustPoint prepares and e-records the same deed same day for $275 statewide.

How long does it take?

We prepare and e-record your trust deed same day. Once the deed is signed and notarized, we submit it electronically to the county recorder — you receive the recorded copy by email.

What if I need to add or remove property from my trust?

If you acquire new property or want to remove property, you'll need both a trust amendment and a new deed. We prepare trust amendments and the corresponding trust transfer deeds. Visit our living trust services page for details or schedule a free consultation.

Are you an attorney?

No. TrustPoint is a registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA #268, Santa Clara County). We prepare documents at your direction but cannot provide legal advice. About us.

Trust deed recording and e-recording services California

Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, the Bay Area & All California Counties

We prepare and e-record trust deeds same day in all 58 California counties

Ready to Transfer Property Into Your Trust?

Complete our online intake form in 10 minutes. We prepare and e-record your trust deed same day — $275 flat fee, all 58 California counties.

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