Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: transfer my home from my name to my livint trust

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You can effect the transfer to the trust by a Quit Claim Deed. I would suggest that you have this done by an attorney so that no errors are made which would invalidate the transfer and possibly cloud your title.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: transfer my home from my name to my livint trust

A Warranty Deed (preferable) or a Quit-Claim Deed from the owner(s) to the trustee(s) of the living trust. Recording the deed will require you to reapply for the homestead exemption and have a least a tempory effect on your real estate taxes (depends on how your county handles it). I strongly recommend you have a knowledgable attorney help you with this. If real estate gets messed up with an improper or incorrect deed, it can be a bear to fix.