As part of a comprehensive estate plan, a crucial step is moving title of your real estate to your trust. Ultimately, you are protecting your property from probate court. This is straight forward process and you still retain control of the property as a trustee to use as you like including sale if needed. A few things to remember upon completing this transfer:

If there is a mortgage on any of your properties, contact the mortgage company before you start the transfer. You may need permission to add your living trust as a responsible party on the mortgage. You also need to contact your title insurance company, if applicable, and the homeowner's insurance carrier to add your trust to the policies. Regulations differ by state and by county.