A trustee's deed is an instrument of trust administration used by a trustee to convey real property out of a trust.

A trust is created by a settlor, who funds the trust with real and/or personal property for estate planning purposes. Since a trust is not a person and cannot hold title, when the settlor transfers real property into the trust, title to the property is vested in the name of the trustee. The trustee manages the trust's assets according to the directions set out in the trust document, often for the benefit of a third party, called a beneficiary.

There is no statutory form for conveyances in Georgia, so long as the transfer between parties is clear (O.C.G.A. 44-5-33). A valid trustee's deed names the trustee as the grantor and provides basic information about the trust under which the trustee is acting, including the name and date of the trust. The settlor is not involved in the transfer. However, a certificate of trust is sometimes included, which names the original settlor of the trust, verifies the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act on its behalf, and confirms the power of sale that the trustee has under the trust.

In Georgia, the basic trustee's deed is similar to a quitclaim deed, in that it offers no warranty of title. Depending on the situation, the trustee can add guarantees to bring the deed in line with special warranty or warranty deeds.

Since a trustee's deed affects real property, in addition to the information regarding the trust, it must also meet the content requirements for recording other deeds, including a legal description of the property subject to the transaction, the parcel identification number, and any restrictions or easements the transfer is subject to. All trustees must sign the deed, which must be witnessed by two people (one of which may be the notary) and acknowledged in the presence of a notary. The deed is then recorded in the county in which the real property subject to the trust is situated.

Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each situation is unique. Contact a lawyer with any specific questions and for guidance on trust law.

(Georgia Trustee Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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Common Uses for Trustee Deed

Document a change of trustee for properties held in trust
Notify third parties of a trust's interest in real property
Provide proof of trust existence without disclosing trust terms
Distribute real estate to beneficiaries of an estate

Compare other Georgia deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Assent to Devise Executor Deed Administrator Deed Transfer on Death Deed Transfer on Death Deed for Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Claim of Mechanics Lien Notice of Contest of Lien Interim Lien Waiver and Release Affidavit of Non Payment Final Lien Waiver and Release Release of Claim of Lien Specific Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Statutory Power of Attorney Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note Assignment of Security Deed Cancellation of Security Deed Purchase and Sale Agreement Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement Full Release of Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement Certificate of Trust Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Discharge Disclaimer of Interest

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