The main difference between a deed and a deed of trust is that a deed is a transfer of ownership, while a deed of trust is a security interest. The difference is a trustee is a person(s) or entity; a deed of trust is a document.A deed with a life estate and a deed to an irrevocable trust both start the fiveyear lookback with respect to Medicaid planning and asset protection. A trust can be amended in accordance with the trust deed and statements that allow an amendment. 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. A trust deed is a legal document to secure ownership and money. An irrevocable trust is a legal agreement that places assets into a trust that cannot be altered, modified, or revoked without the consent of the beneficiaries. Indeed of trust is essentially like a mortgage. It does not convey ownership in property it simply States who is liable to pay a loan on the property. To do this you need to prepare and sign a new deed to transfer ownership to you as trustee of the trust.