Pierce County Trustee Deed Form

Pierce County Trustee Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Pierce County Trustee Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Pierce County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Washington and Pierce County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Pierce County Auditor
Address:
2401 S 35th St, Rm 200
Tacoma, Washington 98409
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon through Fri
Phone: 253.798.7440
Recording Tips for Pierce County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Pierce County
Properties in any of these areas use Pierce County forms:
- Anderson Island
- Ashford
- Bonney Lake
- Buckley
- Camp Murray
- Carbonado
- Dupont
- Eatonville
- Elbe
- Fox Island
- Gig Harbor
- Graham
- Kapowsin
- La Grande
- Lakebay
- Lakewood
- Longbranch
- Longmire
- Mcchord Afb
- Mckenna
- Milton
- Orting
- Paradise Inn
- Puyallup
- Roy
- South Prairie
- Spanaway
- Steilacoom
- Sumner
- Tacoma
- University Place
- Vaughn
- Wauna
- Wilkeson
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pierce County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Pierce County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Pierce County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Pierce 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 Pierce County?
Recording fees in Pierce County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 253.798.7440 for current fees.
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Washington State Trustee's Deed to Convey Living Trust Property
Transferring real property from a living trust requires a trustee's deed, not to be confused with the trustee's deed following foreclosure of a deed of trust. The trustee's deed to convey living trust real estate in Washington State is a bargain and sale deed (a statutory form in Washington under RCW 64.04.040) that has been descriptively named for the executing party.
In a living trust, a settlor transfers assets to another person (the trustee) for the benefit of someone else (the beneficiary). In many living trust arrangements, these roles may be performed by the same person, so long as the sole trustee is not also the sole beneficiary. The living trust is an estate planning tool established by the settlor (by the execution of a trust instrument and the funding of the trust), who receives the benefit of the trust during his lifetime. The settlor administers the trust during his lifetime as trustee, though not always, and typically designates a successor trustee to replace him as trustee in the event of death or incapacitation.
Real property is transferred into trust by a deed from the settlor, granting the property to the trust in the name of the trustee. Because the trustee now holds legal title to the property, the trustee must execute a deed to remove property from the trust.
The Washington trustee's deed (bargain and sale deed) transfers fee simple interest to the grantee with a limited warranty and contains the express covenants most typically associated with a special warranty deed, namely that "the grantor was seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple, free from encumbrances, done or suffered from the grantor" except as otherwise limited by the restrictions enumerated on the deed. The grantor also promises that the grantee will have "quiet enjoyment against the grantor, his or her heirs and assigns" (RCW 64.04.040). This type of narrower warranty, limited to the duration of the grantor's title, is commonly used in cases where a trustee is selling property to a third party; due to the nature of a trust, the trustee may have no knowledge of the title prior to his trusteeship, and cannot offer a broader warranty.
The trustee's deed should comply with the statutory form of a bargain and sale deed under RCW 64.04.040 and requires, in addition to the granting trustee's name, recital of the name and date the trust as part of the grantor information. The form should conform to first-page and general recording requirements for documents affecting title to real property in the State of Washington. A third party may request a trustee's certificate under RCW 11.98.075, confirming the trust's existence and the trustee's authority and powers.
Consult a lawyer with questions regarding living trusts and conveyances of real property from living trusts in Washington, as each situation is unique.
(Washington TD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Pierce County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Pierce County.
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