A Texas lady bird deed enables a grantor to transfer real estate to a beneficiary after their death while avoiding probate. The grantor retains a life estate in the property and has full rights to use, sell, rent, or convey it during their lifetime. When the grantor dies, the property will be transferred to the beneficiary without court proceedings.
A Texas lady bird deed enables a grantor to transfer real estate to a beneficiary after their death while avoiding probate. The grantor retains a life estate in the property and has full rights to use, sell, rent, or convey it during their lifetime. When the grantor dies, the property will be transferred to the beneficiary without court proceedings.
The grantor must sign the deed, and they must acknowledge their signature before two witnesses or a notary public.[1]
Where to Record
Deeds must be recorded with the County Clerk’s Office where the property is located.[2] The recording fee as of this writing is $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.[3]
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