Transfers of real property must be in writing and notarized. Deeds should be recorded in the county where the property is located.To complete the quit claim deed, you'll need a copy of the current deed, which contains the legal description and property number. You'll need to sign the deed in your capacity as trustee—for example, "Joan S. Garcia, trustee of the Anthony Ramirez Living Trust, dated December 21, 2012.". Unrecorded deeds hurt estate planning. Until the deed is recorded, and title transferred, the holders of the title still own the property. Did you inherit a house? You're going to need to change the property deed to include your name. In this guide, our Texas estate planning lawyers explain a living trust and the steps to set one up. We also discuss how to fund a living trust in Texas.