The California Certification of Trust (CCT) is a special document used to designate the legal rights, powers, and authority of a trustee over a trust. It is a declaration of trust that is recognized under California probate law and can be used to transfer ownership of property in California without the need for a court-supervised probate process. The CCT is typically used when a trust maker (or settleror”) wants to transfer assets to a beneficiary without involving the court system. The CCT must include the settler's name, the title of the trust, the date of its creation, and the name and address of the trustee. It must also specify the terms and conditions of the trust, the purpose of the trust, and the powers and duties of the trustee. It must also identify any assets that are subject to the trust. There are two types of California Certification of Trust: the Simple Form and the Long Form. The Simple Form is a short, one-page document that is used for straightforward transfers of assets to a trust. The Long Form is a more detailed document with additional provisions, such as a list of assets transferred to the trust and the trustee's powers and duties.