Alabama Life Estate Deed Form

An Alabama life estate deed is a document that transfers a person’s property into an estate so it remains theirs during their lifetime and, when they die, is transferred to a designated person. This allows the real estate to be transferred without the standard probate or tax treatment. The consideration paid by the beneficiary is usually a nominal amount ($1 or $10).

Alabama Life Estate Deed Form

An Alabama life estate deed is a document that transfers a person’s property into an estate so it remains theirs during their lifetime and, when they die, is transferred to a designated person. This allows the real estate to be transferred without the standard probate or tax treatment. The consideration paid by the beneficiary is usually a nominal amount ($1 or $10).

Last updated February 7th, 2025

An Alabama life estate deed is a document that transfers a person’s property into an estate so it remains theirs during their lifetime and, when they die, is transferred to a designated person. This allows the real estate to be transferred without the standard probate or tax treatment. The consideration paid by the beneficiary is usually a nominal amount ($1 or $10).

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Formatting Requirements

There aren’t state-wide formatting requirements in Alabama. However, certain jurisdictions may have their own requirements.

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