Deed of gift (gift deed): This is used to convey the title to real property that is given for no consideration or only a token consideration. 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.There are two types of Gift Deeds: revocable and irrevocable. A revocable Gift Deed is one you can cancel in the future. ID documents, such as a driver's licence or passport. Adding your child's name to a real property deed is a gift for tax purposes. A deed transfer is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. It involves executing and recording a new deed. A trust deed is similar to a mortgage deed in that a lien is placed on the home until a loan balance is paid off. Putting your home in a trust may help you accomplish your goals better than a quitclaim deed.