Lady bird deeds & homestead planning.
For many Floridians, the home is the most valuable asset in the estate. A lady bird deed (enhanced life estate deed) lets you keep full control of your home during life, including the right to sell or mortgage it, and pass it automatically to your chosen beneficiaries at death, without probate.
Estate planning and probate consultations are free. Book online or call us at (941) 704-4049.
Lady Bird Deeds & Homestead Planning
For many Floridians, the home is the most valuable asset in the estate. A lady bird deed (enhanced life estate deed) lets you keep full control of your home during life, including the right to sell or mortgage it, and pass it automatically to your chosen beneficiaries at death, without probate.
Florida’s homestead laws are unique. They can restrict who may inherit your home if you are survived by a spouse or minor child, and they protect the home from most creditors. We combine our real estate deed and title practice with estate planning to draft, sign, and record deeds that fit your family and your homestead.
Further reading: How a Florida lady bird deed avoids probate
Book a Free ConsultationLady Bird Deeds & Homestead Planning: what’s included
The scope below is typical for this matter type; exact scope is confirmed at the consultation.
- Lady bird (enhanced life estate) deeds
- Deeds into a revocable living trust
- Homestead devise and spousal-rights review
- Preservation of homestead tax exemption
- Deed preparation and recording
- Title review before transfer
- Coordination with your will or trust
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Estate planning and probate consultations are free. Book online or call us at (941) 704-4049.
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