In Illinois, a trustee's deed is used to transfer real property out of a trust. The deed is named for the person executing it -- the trustee. According to Black's Law Dictionary, 8th ed., a trustee is someone who, having legal title to property, holds it in trust for the benefit of another and owes a fiduciary duty to that beneficiary. A fiduciary is someone who must exercise a high standard of care in managing another's money or property.

The trustee's deed establishes basic information about the trust, such as the name and date of the trust document. The trustee serves as the grantor in the deed, and transfers the title into the grantee's name. As with all other conveyances of real property, the deed requires a legal description of the property being conveyed, as well as a Property Identification Number (PIN) and commonly known address. For a valid transfer, the trustee must sign the deed in the presence of a notary, who confirms (notarizes) the signature.

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

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
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Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Trustee Deed

Provide evidence that a trustee has authority to transact
Transfer property from a deceased person's estate
Distribute inherited property among multiple heirs
Facilitate the sale of trust-held real estate
Transfer property to a successor trustee

Compare other Illinois deed forms and documents

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our trustee deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Illinois.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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