Do all heirs need separate warranty deeds to sell trust property?

Full question:

If the heirs of a trust sell a piece of property, and there are more than one heir, 3 in particular, does there need to be 3 warranty deeds prepared for each person included to convey the property legally?

  • Category: Real Property
  • Subcategory: Deeds
  • Date:
  • State: Kansas

Answer:

The requirements for signing a deed depend on the trust's provisions. If all beneficiaries are signing, they can do so on the same deed along with the Trustee. There is no need to prepare three separate deeds; they can all sign one deed together or choose to sign separate ones if preferred.

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FAQs

Yes, a trustee can sell property without the approval of all beneficiaries, depending on the terms of the trust. The trustee has the authority to manage trust assets and make decisions about their sale, but they must act in the best interest of all beneficiaries. It’s advisable for trustees to communicate with beneficiaries to avoid disputes.