In real estate transactions, a trust deed transfers the legal title of a property to a third party until the borrower repays their debt to the lender. The sellers and buyers or their agents must complete Steps 1 through 4 of this form.File the Deed of Trust with the appropriate government office in the county or jurisdiction where the property is located. The process of selling property held in a living trust is the same as selling real estate in your personal name, with a few exceptions. For transfers of a beneficial interest of a land trust, complete the form substituting the words "assignor" for "seller" and. "assignee" for "buyer. The Trustee in a Deed of Trust is the party who holds legal title to the property during the life of the loan. Trustees will most often have one of two jobs. Do not include the value of a beneficial. For a valid transfer, the trustee must sign the deed in the presence of a notary, who confirms (notarizes) the signature.