Types of Liens That Attach to a Specific Property Notice of Action (Lis Pendens), Mechanic’s liens, Substandard/Abatement liens, and Homeowner Association liens A Lis Pendens is […]

Liens Federal, State, and County tax liens, and EDD liens All the liens listed above have a duration of 10 years from the date recorded unless […]

Are there any limitations on what a trustee may do? Yes: the trustee is most importantly limited by the provisions of the trust and, thus, may […]

How would the deed to the trustee ordinarily be worded to transfer title to the trustee? “Sam Wilson and Martha Wilson, as trustees of the Wilson […]

How does a notary acknowledge the signature of the trustee? The title is vested in the trustee. Therefore, if the trustee is an individual or a […]

Who can be trustee? A trustee can be any individual who is not under a legal disability, or a corporation that has qualified to do a […]

What will the title company require if all the trustees have died or are unwilling to act? If the trustor is not able to appoint a […]

Can the trustee give someone a power-of-attorney? Only if the trust specifically provides for the appointment of an attorney-in-fact. Have a good one and let me […]

If there is more than one trustee, can just one join? Only if the trust specifically provides for less than all to sign.   Have a […]