Land Trusts - Forms Library

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Land Trust Agreement North Star's standard land trust agreement form. (Updated 07/11)
Warranty Deed in Trust Form used to convey property into a trust where the property is being purchased from a seller. (Updated 07/11)
Quit Claim Deed in Trust Form to be used to convey property into trust when conveyance not due to a sale of the property nor due to a transfer for value. (Updated 07/11)
Quit Claim Deed in Trust without Exemption Form to be used to convey property into the trust when the conveyance is for value but where the grantor (transferor) is not warranting the quality of title to the grantee (the land trust/transferee). (Updated 10/09)
Letter of Direction Form to be used to direct North Star to execute land trust documents (except for a deed of conveyance...see Direction to Convey). (Updated 07/11)
Direction to Convey Form for directing conveyance of property from a North Star land trust. (Updated 07/11)
Amendment Form to be used to add contingency provisions upon the death of the primary beneficiary. (Updated 07/11)
Assignment Form to be used to transfer all or a portion of the beneficial interest from one primary beneficiary to another. (Updated 07/11)
Suggested Beneficial Interest Designation Intended only as a reference tool to show different options for holding the beneficial interest.
Customer Identification Form (Individual/Business) Identification form and requirements for individuals or businesses, as required by the Patriot Act. (Updated 07/11)
Facsimile Assignment of Beneficial Interest Document to be recorded in Cook County for all assignment of beneficial interest transactions, whether taxable or exempt, and required to be filed in all other Illinois counties, only if assignment transaction is subject to transfer taxes.
Statement by Grantor and Grantee This document must be recorded in connection with all exempt deeds or assignment of beneficial interest transactions for property(ies) in Cook County, Illinois.