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In a Missouri deed of trust, which of the following correctly identifies the three parties to the instrument?

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C) Trustor, trustee, and beneficiary

A Missouri deed of trust involves three parties: the trustor (borrower who conveys title), the trustee (neutral third party who holds bare legal title), and the beneficiary (lender who holds the beneficial interest in the property as security). This three-party structure under RSMo §§ 443.290–443.430 distinguishes a deed of trust from a two-party mortgage.

Answer Options
A
Mortgagor, mortgagee, and title company
B
Grantor, grantee, and county recorder
C
Trustor, trustee, and beneficiary
D
Borrower, lender, and guarantor

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