A Lady Bird Deed (also known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed) allows you to transfer property to a beneficiary while retaining full control during your lifetime. It provides protection from Medicaid estate recovery and probate.
Also known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, this allows you to pass property to beneficiaries automatically at death without probate, while retaining full control to sell or mortgage the property during your lifetime.
"The 'Lady Bird' deed is famously named after Lady Bird Johnson, though she never actually used one. It was created by Florida attorney Jerome Ira Solkoff around 1982, who used the Johnson family names in his legal examples to explain how a life estate could be 'enhanced' to retain full powers for the grantor."
Our consultation fee covers a quick 15-minute attorney consultation and a customized deed for free. Additional services will be billed at a rate of $350 per hour plus other costs or expenses in addition to the consultation fee.
| Features | POPULAR Lady Bird Deed | POPULAR Quitclaim Deed | General Warranty Deed | Special Warranty Deed | Correction Deed | Affidavit of Deed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantees | No Guarantee on Title | None | Full Title Guarantees | Limited Guarantees | None | None |
| Protections | Moderate | None | Highest | Moderate | Low (for corrections) | Low (affirms previous deed) |
| Purposes | Allows a life estate with a remainder interest | Transfers any interest the owner might have | Transfers title with guarantee | Limited title guarantee | Corrects errors in the prior deed | Clarifies or confirms aspects of a prior deed |
| Liens & Debts | Avoids some future liens & recovery claims | No responsibility | Seller is responsible for all liens & debts | Seller is responsible for debts during their ownership | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Common Uses | Estate planning & Medicaid planning | Quick and no guarantee transfer | Regular sales with a clear title | Sales with limited guarantees, often in foreclosures | To rectify errors in previously recorded deeds | Confirm or clarify details of a deed |
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We prepare a wide range of deeds to suit your specific needs, ensuring all documents are legally sound and properly recorded.
Provides the highest level of protection for the buyer, guaranteeing that the seller holds clear title and has the right to sell the property.
Learn MoreA specialized deed that allows you to retain control of your property during your lifetime while automatically transferring it to beneficiaries upon death, avoiding probate.
Learn MoreTransfers whatever interest you own in a property without making any guarantees about the title. Ideal for transfers between family members or correcting title errors.
Learn MoreProvides limited warranty protection, guaranteeing that the seller has not done anything to impair the title during their ownership period.
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