A homestead exemption is a legal provision that protects a homeowner's primary residence from being seized to pay off debts, except for certain types of debts such as property taxes or mortgage obligations. It can also reduce the taxable value of the property, providing a property tax reduction for the homeowner. This exemption varies by state and jurisdiction.
In some states, homestead protection is automatic. In many states, however, homeowners receive the protections of the law only if they file a claim for homestead exemption with the state. Furthermore, the protection can be lost if the homeowner abandons the protected property by taking up primary residence elsewhere.
A trust can file for a homestead exemption, as long as the property being claimed as a homestead is owned by the trust and is being used as the primary residence of one of the trust's beneficiaries- which would be you as the Trustor.
Here is the link for the form in Washoe County, Nevada
https://www.washoecounty.gov/assessor/real_property/Homestead%20Law.php
Here is one from Los Angeles County, California:
https://www.lavote.gov/documents/declaration-of-homestead.pdf
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2017 Carnerros Pinot Meunier
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