Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: Trusts

If it was not recorded, it was technically part of the trust. However, if it is listed on the schedule of assets in the trust (or in the trust in some other manner), you might be able to file a "heggstad" petition which might allow a probate judge to place the assets into the trust without a full and formal probate.

Re: Trusts

No.

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Re: Trusts

you can convey property to a trust by deed or declaration. it doesn't have to be recorded.