Property Ownership
A Washington property owner holds title as trustee of a revocable living trust. When selling the property, the deed should be signed by:
AThe beneficiaries of the trust
BThe trustee, with documentation showing their authority as trustee✓ Correct
CThe grantor of the trust personally, not in their trustee capacity
DThe trust attorney only
Explanation
When property is held in a trust, the trustee holds legal title and has authority to convey the property. The deed should be signed by the trustee in their trustee capacity, typically accompanied by a certification of trust or trust document excerpt proving the trustee's authority.
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