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Which Debts Can Be Included in a Trust Deed?

Can’t decide whether an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is right for you? Take a look at our article below to help you make an informed decision.

Which debts can be included in a Trust Deed

A Trust Deed is a legal document that transfers your property to a third party. There are some specific limitations, however. For example, you cannot transfer your joint and several debts, and any Secured loans cannot be transferred. A Trust Deed cannot include your rent arrears and any fines or compensation orders issued by any court. But it can include other debts such as rent, taxes and other unsecured debts.

Joint and several debts

A joint and several liability occurs when two or more people are jointly responsible for debt or a required obligation. This type of liability makes both parties liable for the entire debt or obligation. It also means that if one party fails to pay the debt, the other can pursue them for the full amount. This type of liability is common in household bills such as gas and council tax. It can also arise from a marriage.

Secured loans

A trust deed is an asset ownership plan that can include debts. A trust can include unsecured debts, such as credit cards and store cards, but not secured loans. Unsecured debts, on the other hand, are backed only by the borrower’s promise to pay. Lenders can pursue borrowers who fail to make payments but cannot seize their possessions without a court order.

Rent arrears

If you want to include rent arrears in a trust deed, you should remember to consider the type of tenancy you have. You should be careful to avoid getting into a situation where you cannot pay the rent. If you were renting your home before, you might have been evicted from the previous property because you did not keep up with your payments. The best way to deal with rent arrears is to pay them off in full as quickly as possible.

Taxes

While tax issues aren’t the focus of trust deeds, they can be important considerations. One type of tax related to trusts is the gift and estate tax. While estate taxes used to be a central part of estate plans, a recent law has made them almost meaningless for most Americans. The estate tax exemption amount is now $5 million per individual, and it is indexed for inflation every year. The exemption amount for 2018 is projected to be $5.6 million.

Levy

A levy is a legal process in which a creditor takes over a property. The levy creates a lien against the property, which stays on it until the debt is paid in full. It also makes the creditor a judgment creditor. If you want to protect your interests, you should avoid a levy in your trust deed. This article will explain what a levy is and how it can be removed.

Assessment

One way to include assessment debts in a trust deed is if you fall behind on the assessments for your condominium or HOA. When a homeowner is behind on their assessments, the association will record a lien for $7,000 for delinquent assessments. This lien is junior to a $500,000 purchase-money first trust deed and a $30,000 line of credit. However, in some cases, a delinquent assessment lien may be able to prevent a trust deed from being issued.

Charges

There are some common charges that can be included in a trust detain. The amount of the credit bid may include the full amount of the contract. It may also include the total amount of the other liens and encumbrances secured by the trust deed. These charges may also include reasonable attorney’s and trustee’s fees. The amount of the credit bid can vary, depending on the circumstances.