Trustee’s Deeds in Florida
Trustee’s deed: trustee conveys property. Types: upon sale (foreclosure: no warranty) and from trust (to buyer/beneficiary: special warranty). FL: most common from revocable living trust. Execution: trustee signs as trustee, authority required (Section 736.0816), signed + 2 witnesses + notarized, reference trust name and date. No court approval unless trust requires. Warranties: special (trust) or none (foreclosure). Always obtain title insurance.
Types
- Upon sale: foreclosure, no warranty
- From trust: special warranty
FL Execution
- Sign as trustee, authority
- 2 witnesses + notarized
- Reference trust name/date
Warranties
- Trust: special warranty
- Foreclosure: none
- Always get title insurance
Related Terms
- Trust — Overview
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 689
Governs the requirements for transferring real property in Florida, including deed execution, delivery, and recording.
Fla. Stat. Ch. 736 (Florida Trust Code)
The Florida Trust Code governs the creation, modification, and administration of trusts, including trustee duties, beneficiary rights, and trust termination.
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