I guess if damage is done I have security deposit and legal recourse as well.

That link is for an article I just published here on BP that spells out the details of how you can meet this requirement easily and cheaply.As always, make sure you have a competent real estate attorney on your side if you choose to follow through with forming any kind of legal entity or agreement (like a JV Agreement or Limited Partnership).

The outcome depends on the condition of the tree and the new cost to the new owner   No legal advice given just my opinion

Trusts are not official legal entities in the sense that it can make decisions like a person.

I have an idea but I'm not sure it'll work legally or if I'm missing some information.I work for the government and currently contribute 5% (tax deferred) into my Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) since my agency matches up to 5% (100% of first 3% then 50% of other 2%).

I am just exploring any potentially creative solutions that are well within the legal bounds of the law - or at least the grayish areas!

In a two year time in her condo, my wife got socked with three of themThe HOA may greatly restrict your ability to run this as a business. 

We used one of those legal websites and here is the language we used with repayment specific to our situation.Loan AgreementDated: __________FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, NAMES (the "Borrower"), located at ADDRESS, hereby promises to pay to the order of NAMES, (the "Lender"), located at ADDRESS, the principal sum of $XXXX together with annual interest of X% on the principal balance, and in accordance with the terms set forth below.Payment.

What I'm wanting to accomplish may be immoral but I'm looking for a legal way to get my bank to sell my mortgage to a trusted 3rd party.

There's lots of legal reasons you can reject someone - they're obnoxious, rude, pushy, a smoker, associate with drug dealers, etc.