Here are the six steps to transfer your house to your living trust. They're really simple once you know what to do it's a very simple process.Quitclaim deeds are easier to use than you may realize. "Funding a trust" means transferring your assets into it, so the trust (or trustee) legally owns them. This allows the trust to function as intended. Often rebuilding trust is based on communication. You have to be willing to lay it all out on the table. To transfer real estate (also called real property) into your living trust, you must prepare and sign a new deed, transferring ownership. Yes, a quit claim deed can be used, but a bargain and sale deed is preferred. And, Ms. Reisman is correct about consulting with an attorney.