want to sell my house but it is in a trust any thing i need?

If your home is held in a trust, you’ll need to confirm who the acting trustee is. The trustee is the one who signs all the listing and closing documents. It’s also smart to have a copy of the trust certificate on file so your title company can verify authority before listing the property. A real estate agent experienced in trust sales can guide you through this process smoothly.

Yes. You’ll need: A copy of the trust documents Proof of successor trustee authority Possibly a Certification/Abstract of Trust The trustee—NOT the beneficiaries—signs the listing agreement and closing documents. Your attorney or title company will confirm all required paperwork.

You will need to have the POA papers.

Hi Steven, you will want to check with a real estate attorney in your area to be sure that the laws are the same as you expect. Recently I was the Realtor on sale in which the house was in a trust. I am in Florida and only the Trustee needed to sign off on the sale. It may be the same for you. Would you like me to connect you with a local Realtor in El Sobrante, CA? I can be reached at 407-579-6453 or [email protected]

If you are the trustee that makes your life easier when selling the property. I recommend either way that you consult with a good lawyer that specializes in Trusts. I can recommend a few if you do not have one already.

Hi Steve, In CA, you will need the legal authority and the Representative Capacity Signature Disclosure ( RCSD-S), and the Trust Advisory (TA), or if you are not the trustor or successor trustee you will need to get a Power of Attorney from the trustor. There may also be step-up tax penalties. Please consult with your tax accountant. Depending on the situation of the trust it may have to be probated. I can recommend attorneys and help you when you are ready to sell.