There are several key steps to transferring property into a living trust in Texas. To transfer real estate (also called real property) into your living trust, you must prepare and sign a new deed, transferring ownership.The name of the person signing a deed must match the name on the current deed in the property records. If a person changes their mind about transferring property to a beneficiary, they can cancel the TODD. Covers all transfers of ownership including different types of deeds. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. Recorded under Document No. 2012049829, Official Public Records. Of Travis County records. Deeds are legal records that document the ownership and conveyance of property. Strictly speaking, a quitclaim deed transfers ownership of the real estate.