In Nevada, trust documents are not filed with the court, which means the terms of the trust and the identities of the beneficiaries can remain confidential. This can be an important consideration for individuals who value their privacy.
The deed of trust transfers title to the land to the trustee, but the transfer is subject to certain conditions. The conditions are: 1. If the borrower pays, reconvey title back to the borrower.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.
Requirement for registration of Trust Deed with the Local Registrar under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882: Trust Deed on stamp paper of requisite value. One passport size photograph & copy of the proof of identity of the settlor. One passport size photograph & copy of the proof of identity of each of the two trustees.
Nevada is a Deed of Trust state.
Ideally, an SMSF trust deed should be written in a way that doesn't require regular updating. However, the deed should be reviewed at least annually to ensure it's up to date.
In California: “An unrecorded instrument is valid as between the parties thereto and those who have notice thereof.”