A Florida lady bird deed is an estate planning instrument that provides property owners with a means of passing on real estate to family or friends upon their death. Also known as an enhanced life estate deed, it allows the grantor to live on their real property during their lifetime. After their death, the beneficiaries receive the property without going through probate court.
A Florida lady bird deed is an estate planning instrument that provides property owners with a means of passing on real estate to family or friends upon their death. Also known as an enhanced life estate deed, it allows the grantor to live on their real property during their lifetime. After their death, the beneficiaries receive the property without going through probate court.
The deed must be signed by the grantor and two witnesses, and the signatures acknowledged before a notary public.[1]
Where to Record
Deeds are to be recorded with the Circuit Court clerk in the county where the property is located.[2] The recording fee is $10 for the first page and $8.50 per additional page.[3]
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