Which document must include the name and address of the trustee and be recorded to convey title?

The Memorandum of Trust is the document that must be recorded to convey title and includes the name and address of the trustee. This document serves as a summary of the trust's essential details without disclosing all terms of the trust, thus protecting the privacy of the trust’s contents while still allowing for clear identification of the parties involved.

Recording the Memorandum of Trust is crucial when a trust holds title to property. It provides public notice of the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust and makes it clear who has legal control over the trust property. This is particularly important for third parties, such as lenders or buyers, who need to ensure that they are interacting with the correct party when dealing with the property owned by the trust.

In contrast, while a Trust Agreement contains detailed terms regarding the trust itself and identifies the trustee, it is not typically recorded with the county recorder's office. A Power of Attorney grants another individual authority to act on behalf of the principal but does not specify trust details. A Certification of Trust provides a shortened version of the Trust Agreement that verifies its authenticity without disclosing all details, but it does not specifically outline the requisite information to convey title like the Memorandum does.