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Deed transfer.
Retitle real estate into a trust, or record a transfer-on-death deed so a property skips probate. State-specific and county-filed — we prepare the paperwork.
The messiest failure in estate planning isn't a bad will — it's a correct will or trust paired with a deed that never got updated. Real estate moves by recorded deed, not by the estate document. Deed transfer services handle the deed itself so the plan actually works.
When it's needed
Two situations.
Funding a trust
Property titled in your personal name doesn't pass through the trust regardless of what the trust document says. Funding means preparing and recording a deed that transfers title from you individually to you as trustee.
Transfer-on-death deed
In states that allow it (CA, TX among others), a TOD deed lets real estate pass directly to a named beneficiary at your death — without probate, and without needing a trust. Simple and specific.
Pricing approach
Flat fees, by deed type.
Transfer-on-Death deed
$199
Prepares the TOD deed for your state, sends it to you for signing, and walks you through county recording. For states that allow TOD deeds (CA, TX, FL, IL, OH, others).
Trust funding deed
$299 per property
Grant deed transferring title from you personally to you as trustee of your living trust. Includes preliminary change-of-ownership report and county recording instructions.
Indicative pricing. County recording fees ($25-$200) pass through. Real-estate transactions in some states require attorney involvement; we'll route to a partner attorney where required.
In a hurry today
Need a deed prepared right now?
Deed transfer isn't shipping yet on Trustwise. If you need a deed prepared and recorded immediately, the right path is:
- A local real-estate attorney — flat fees of $200-$500 in most areas.
- A title company — many will prepare TOD or grant deeds for $150-$300 even outside a sale.
- The county recorder's self-help center — many counties have deed-preparation forms and clerks who'll walk you through filing.
Email support@cocreateidea.com with your state and property type and we'll point you toward a specific resource.
Tell us you want this.
Deed transfer ships after the trust product. We'll email when it's ready for your state.
The deed is the unsung hero of probate avoidance.
Without it, even a perfect trust doesn't avoid probate on your home. Worth the small cost to do right.