Philadelphia County Trustee Deed Form
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Philadelphia County Trustee Deed Form
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Philadelphia County Trustee Deed Guide
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Records Dept - Recording Div
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129
Hours: 8:00 to 2:00 M-F
Phone: (215) 686-2260
Recording Tips for Philadelphia County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons
Cities and Jurisdictions in Philadelphia County
Properties in any of these areas use Philadelphia County forms:
- Philadelphia
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Philadelphia County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Philadelphia County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Philadelphia County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Philadelphia County?
Recording fees in Philadelphia County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (215) 686-2260 for current fees.
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Title 20, Chapter 77 of the Pennsylvania Statutes governs trusts in the State of Pennsylvania.
A trust is a wealth management tool commonly used in estate planning. There are three main parties to a trust: the settlor, who funds the trust by conveying assets into it; the trustee, who administers the trust and controls its assets; and the beneficiary, who has a present or future interest in the trust (P.S. 7703). Note that a sole trustee cannot also be the sole beneficiary (P.S. 7732(a)(5)).
Under a trust, the acting trustee manages the trust as directed by the settlor. This arrangement works, in part, because the trustee holds what amounts to a proxy title to the trust's assets. If the trust contains real property that the settlor wishes to sell, the trustee executes and records a document called a trustee's deed to transfer the title to the grantee/buyer -- the settlor is not identified in the transaction.
In most cases, trustee's deeds are modified quitclaim or special warranty deeds. Quitclaim deeds contain no warranties of title, and special warranty deeds only offer the grantee protection against title claims originating while grantor controlled the property. Generally, a trustee uses a quitclaim deed if the settlor and grantee are close relatives (spouses, parent to child, etc.). A trustee of a living trust might also use a quitclaim deed to transfer property out of the trust and to himself as an individual. Third-party purchasers might require a special warranty deed in order to obtain a mortgage or title insurance.
Besides fulfilling the requirements for all instruments affecting real property in the State of Pennsylvania (tax parcel number, legal description, prior deed information, certificate of residence, and so on), the trustee's deed names the trustee as the grantor and gives the date and the name of the trust under which the trustee is acting. A certificate of trust is sometimes included to verify the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust. As with other instruments, the deed must be signed and acknowledged in the presence of a notary, then recorded in the county where the property is situated.
Trust law can be thorny, and each situation is unique. Consult an attorney with specific questions or for complicated circumstances.
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Important: Your property must be located in Philadelphia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Philadelphia County.
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MARIO D S.
March 7th, 2020
Well worth the $20.00 for the Transfer on Death Deed, if you are willing to do the leg work to notarize and record the deed. Money well spent and money well saved. The value is in the short, bullet type instructions and State specific forms and requirements.
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November 27th, 2020
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August 26th, 2022
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April 28th, 2019
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January 3rd, 2019
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