Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Deed and Record Prepare deeds, affidavits, and trusts for real property. Attorney is Mark W. Bidwell. To start, call 714-846-2888. Email Mark@DeedAndRecord.com. Office is in Huntington Beach, California ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://deedandrecord.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Why We Have a Recording System in California.](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2025/01/24/why-we-have-a-recording-system-in-california/) - California was admitted to the United States on September 9, 1850. One of the first acts of the California Legislature was to adopt a recording system - [How to Change Owners of a Hawaiian Timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/12/13/when-to-add-remove-or-change-an-owner-of-a-hawaiian-timeshare/) - Deeds recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances change owners of a timeshare. Deed are forwarded to the timeshare company to update their records of owners. - [How to Bequeath Inheritors their Property?](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2025/01/10/how-to-bequeath-inheritors-their-property/) - It is a question many of us ask ourselves, but we are not entirely sure what the implications are. Especially when you own real property in California. - [How to Navigate Property Rights in Marriages: What You Need to Know About Separate and Community Property](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2024/10/28/how-to-navigate-property-rights-in-marriages-what-you-need-to-know-about-separate-and-community-property/) - How do California Property Rights Work in a Marriage? One thing people do not give much thought to when marrying is property rights. However, property rights are a tricky element in any marriage and often a major contention in divorce. In California, it essentially comes down to separate and community property. Knowing the differences between - [Is it Better to Gift or Bequest Your California Home?](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2024/02/29/is-it-better-to-gift-or-bequest-your-california-home/) - This article asks is it better to gift or bequest your California home? We review the factors of tax, family dynamics, and law . - [What is best, lifetime gifts or death transfers](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/07/which-is-better-lifetime-gifts-or-death-transfers-of-california-real-property/) - This article looks at the tax burden and loss of control for lifetime gifts compared to post death transfers of California real property - [Your California Home is Your Legacy, Protect it Now](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2024/02/15/your-california-home-is-your-legacy-protect-it-now/) - Avoid probate of your home on your death. For specific answers for your particular siutation, call 714-846-2888 or email Mark@DeedAndRecord.com. - [How to Gift, Resell, or Deed Back Timeshares](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/05/11/how-to-gift-resell-or-deed-back-timeshares/) - This post by Deed and Record considers the options for maintenance fee relief by gifting, resale, and deed back of timeshares in California, Hawaii and Nevada. - [Two Better Alternatives to Adding a Joint Tenant Owner](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/08/10/two-better-alternatives-to-adding-a-joint-tenant-owner/) - Revocable Transfer on Death Deeds (TODD) and revocable living trusts are two better alternatives to adding a joint tenant owner. - [California home divided in the divorce: now what happens?](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/29/california-home-divided-in-the-divorce-now-what-happens/) - You reached a settlement agreement. Your California home divided in the divorce is now owned by one spouse. But how do you update the county's records. - [We prepare deeds, affidavits, and trusts for real property.](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/05/what-we-do/) - We also e-record the deeds and affidavits we prepared. Real property covered; all real property in California and timeshares in California, Hawaii and Nevada - [How to Transfer a Hawaiian Interval, Vacation Plan, or Timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/07/14/how-to-transfer-a-hawaiian-interval-vacation-plan-or-timeshare/) - Deed for a Hawaiian interval, vacation plan, or timeshare for trusts, LLCs, and gifts, Divorce, marriage, or to allow access to the timeshare resort - [Four Reasons a Living Trust Protects Your Home](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/04/14/four-reasons-you-need-a-living-trust-for-your-home/) - A living trust is a powerful tool to own a home. Four reasons a living trust protects your home; avoid probate, maintain control, flexibility and reduced taxes. - [How to Remove Ex-Spouse as Home Owner in California](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2024/02/05/how-to-remove-ex-spouse-as-home-owner-in-california/) - The court awards you the house. But your ex-spouse is still on title as the owner and the borrower. An interspousal deed and refinancing are required. - [Your Legacy: The Best Option for Your California Home](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/04/28/options-for-post-death-transfer-of-california-real-property/) - Examples of planning are; trusts, joint ownership, lifetime transfers, and revocable transfer on death deeds. No planning relies on the probate court for help - [How to Transfer Your Home to Your Online California Trust](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/12/15/how-to-transfer-your-home-to-your-online-california-trust/) - You need a deed from yourself to yourself as trustee to avoid probate. The deed is recorded in the county where your home is located. - [3 Steps for a Hassle Free Transfer of a Hawaiian Timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/09/06/3-steps-for-a-hassle-free-transfer-of-a-hawaiian-timeshare/) - For a hassle free transfer of a Hawaiian timeshare, prepare a deed, record the deed, and forward the recorded deed to the timeshare resort. - [How to Change Owners of Timeshares in Palm Desert, CA](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/09/22/how-to-change-owners-of-timeshares-in-palm-desert-ca/) - Deeds change owners of timeshares in Palm Desert, California. Timeshare owners use deeds for sales, gifts, divorce, trusts, and to add or remove a co-owner. - [How to update owners of California real property](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/09/how-to-update-owners-of-california-real-property/) - Deeds and affidvits to update owners of California real property. Deeds change owners. Affidavit acknowledge death of an owner - [How to Change Owners of Timeshares in Orange County, CA](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/09/06/how-to-change-owners-of-timeshares-in-orange-county-ca/) - Deeds change owners of Disney Vacation Club Resort, Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas and Wyndham Orange County, California timeshares - [How to Change Owners of Timeshares in Riverside County, CA](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/09/14/how-to-change-owners-of-timeshares-in-riverside-county-ca/) - Change owners of timeshares at Westin's Desert Willow Villas, Marriott's Shadow Ridge II-The Enclaves and Marriott's Shadow Ridge I - The Villages - [How to Protect Your Home from Probate](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/08/03/how-to-protect-your-home-from-probate/) - Real property in your name requires a transfer in probate court. You have two options to avoid probate a revocable transfer on death deed (TODD) or a trust. - [California has a default will for you, intestacy.](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/08/no-will-no-problem-california-has-one-for-you/) - WIthout a will or trust, California laws of intestacy identify who are your heirs. - [Surprise and Peril for Non-spouse, Joint Tenant Owners  ](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/05/04/surprise-and-peril-for-non-spouse-joint-tenant-owners/) - A sole owner wants to add an owner to avoid probate. This post identifies the surprises and perils for non-spouse, joint tenant owners and viable alternatives. - [How to Change Owners of a Hawaiian Timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/05/hawaiian-timeshare-deeds-prepared-and-e-recorded/) - How to change owners of a Hawaiian timeshare for; marriage, divorce, gifts, trusts, to add a co-ownr or remove a co-owner - [How Your Marriage Avoids Probate in California](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/09/how-marriage-avoids-probate-of-california-real-property/) - How marriage avoids probate of California real property on the death of the first spouse - [How to change an owner of a Las Vegas timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/11/how-to-change-an-owner-of-a-las-vegas-timeshare/) - Change owner of a Las Vegas timeshare. Use Deed and Record for marriage, divorce, gifts, trusts, to add a co-owner and to remove a co-owner. - [How to Avoid California Probate in Four Steps](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/24/how-to-avoid-california-probate-in-four-steps/) - Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed as you wish after death. We prepare and record deeds to transfer your real property into your trust. - [What You Need to Know About Post-death Trust Administration in California](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-post-death-trust-administration-in-california/) - The trustee has duties in post-death trust administration in California.The trustee is personally liable for a breach of his or her fiduciary duties. - [You Must Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Avoid Probate](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/05/18/you-must-avoid-these-3-mistakes-to-avoid-probate/) - Most people in California create a trust to avoid probate. But a person cannot just create trust; the trust must also be "funded." - [How to Avoid Probate with Two Alternatives to Joint Tenancy](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/07/27/how-to-avoid-probate-with-two-alternatives-to-joint-tenancy/) - Often, a homeowner adds their heir as a joint tenant owner to avoid probate. A joint tenant owner can create problems. There are better alternatives. - [How to co-own your home in California](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/05/how-to-own-your-home-in-california/) - Options are in name only, with the right of survivorship, as a trust, or as a business entity. Each option has consequences due to death and divorce - [How to Identify Your Tier of California Probate Court Involvement](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/2023/03/22/how-to-identify-your-tier-of-california-probate-court-involvement/) - The three tiers of California probate court involvement is based on the market value of the real property. Call 714-846-2888 to identify your tier. ## Pages - [Costs](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/costs/) - [About and How to Contact](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/contact/) - Attorney prepared and recorded deeds and affidavits to transfer real property to preserve assets and build wealth. - [How to update owners of a Califoria timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/http-deedandrecord-com-timeshares/how-to-update-owners-of-a-califoria-timeshare/) - We remove a spouse due to divorce, add a spouse due to marriage, add or remove a co-owner, fund a trust, or help you gift a timeshare. - [How to Update Timeshares in California, Hawaii and Nevada](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/http-deedandrecord-com-timeshares/) - Deeds change owners of a timeshare. This page provides an overview of the procedures for the states of California, Hawaii, and Nevada. - [Deeds, Affidavits, and Trusts for California Real Property](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/deeds-and-affidavits-for-california-real-property-what-you-need-to-know/) - We prepare deeds, affidavits, and trusts for California real property. Documents are exchanged by e-mail and mail. You avoid an office visit. - [How to update owners of a Nevada timeshare](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/http-deedandrecord-com-timeshares/how-to-update-owners-of-a-nevada-timeshare/) - We remove a spouse due to divorce, add a spouse due to marriage, add or remove a co-owner, fund a trust, or help you gift a timeshare. - [How to update owners of timeshares in Hawaii](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/http-deedandrecord-com-timeshares/how-to-update-owners-of-timeshares-in-hawaii/) - Deed and Record prepares deeds and electronically records with the Bureau of Conveyances to update owners of timeshares in Hawaii. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/category/uncategorized/) - [Califoria Deeds](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/category/http-deedandrecord-com-californiadeeds/) - [California Affidavits](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/category/http-deedandrecord-com-californiaaffidvits/) - [California Timeshares](https://deedandrecord.com/index.php/category/http-deedandrecord-com-californiatimeshares/) - 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