Property Ownership
In Oklahoma, a property owner who wants to convey property to a trust for estate planning purposes should:
ASimply transfer the deed to themselves with a different name
BExecute a proper deed transferring title to the trust, naming the trustee as grantee, and record it in the county clerk's office✓ Correct
CFile a notice with OREC about the trust transfer
DObtain court approval for all trust transfers
Explanation
Transferring real property to a trust requires a properly executed deed naming the trustee as grantee (e.g., 'John Smith, Trustee of the Smith Family Trust'), acknowledged before a notary, and recorded in the county clerk's office where the property is located.
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