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)

These are different form types, not alternate versions of the current form.

Quitclaim Deed 15 options

Transfer whatever interest the grantor may have, without title warranties.

Warranty Deed 3 options

Transfer property with full title warranties from the grantor.

Gift Deed

Transfer property as a gift or for nominal consideration.

Special Warranty Deed

Transfer property with warranties limited to the grantor's ownership period.

Grant Deed

Convey real property using a grant deed format where available.

Administrator Deed

Transfer estate property through an administrator.

Certificate of Trust

Certify the existence of a trust and the trustee authority to act, in place of recording the full trust. Includes certification of trust and trustee certificate formats.

Executor Deed

Transfer estate property through an executor.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our trustee deed forms are specifically formatted for each of the 102 counties 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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