Property Ownership

A Pennsylvania property held in trust is titled in the name of:

AThe beneficiary only
BThe trustee for the benefit of the beneficiary✓ Correct
CThe grantor until the trust terminates
DThe county recorder until the trust is registered

Explanation

In a trust, legal title to real property is held by the trustee on behalf of the beneficiaries. The trustee manages the property according to the trust document for the benefit of the named beneficiaries. Deeds to trust property are executed by the trustee in their trustee capacity.

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