reording questions

[paradise105pw]

What is the name of your state? mass.

do deeds and trusts need to be recorded to complete the sales and transfers?

[danno6925]

Need more information to offer an opinion. Where in the process are you? Why does this have any bearing on the transaction?

[paradise105pw]

mass.

back in Oct. 2005, i deeded my home into a trust with someone else (not a family member) as trustee and beneficiary. i am now trying to sell the house to my father. i did not record the instruments because i didnt have the money to at the time. now the mortgage company is telling me the sale will not be an arms length transaction because i owned the property. but i legally have not owned this property since i signed and had the documents notarized, right?

[seniorjudge]

Q: do deeds and trusts need to be recorded to complete the sales and transfers?

A: No. Once these instruments are signed, sealed, and delivered, they are effective. Recording puts them on public notice.