Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut

inheriting half of a property in Ct (other half is my sister) - probate is almost through - I want to transfer the title to my personal trust which was established 10 years ago in Ca - can I use the quit claim deed myself to do it and have it notarized at the bank and have it recorder at town hall? I can get the form off the net for Ct. - or do I need an attorney. I did the probate myself.


Asked on 1/04/11, 11:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

Once the property is distributed to you from the estate, you can transfer it by quit claim deed to whomever you wish, but in Connecticut a trust cannot hold title to real estate - title must be held by the trustee. You may also have gift tax issues.

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Answered on 1/09/11, 5:07 pm


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