What is a trust deed?
A trust deed is a type of deed in California that allows for the transfer of property rights between two parties. In the context of inheritance law, a trust deed is used to transfer property inheritance rights from a deceased person to their specified beneficiaries. The deceased’s will or other written instructions may specify that some portion of their estate is to be managed by a third party—such as a Trustee—who will be responsible for managing and distributing the inheritance rights to the specified beneficiaries. The primary purpose of a trust deed is to provide the beneficiaries with the certainty that the terms of the deceased’s will or trust will be carried out without interference from creditors or other parties. In addition, the trust deed can also provide the beneficiaries with the assurance that the assets are distributed according to the deceased’s wishes. Any trust deed used in the distribution of inheritance rights must be properly drafted and executed in order to be legally binding.
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