Individual documents

Lady Bird Deed

Enhanced Life Estate Deed

An enhanced life estate deed — the Florida homeowner's quiet favorite. The property passes to whoever you name at your death without probate, and until then you can sell it, mortgage it, or change your mind, without asking anyone.

Passes your property at the time of your death — avoiding probate and determining who gets it without court intervention.

$342single
$445married

Married pricing covers both spouses — two full sets of documents at up to 30% combined savings.

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Why Florida homeowners use it

It solves the main reason a homestead ends up in probate, at a fraction of the cost of a trust, without giving up any control while you are alive. If the house is the largest thing you own and your plan is otherwise straightforward, this is often the highest-value document on the whole sheet.

What it does not replace

It covers one property. Everything else you own still needs a will, and a trust may still be the better answer if you own multiple properties, want structured distributions, or care about privacy across the whole estate.

What's included

  • Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deed prepared for your property
  • Remainder beneficiaries named, changeable later
  • Full retained control during your lifetime
  • Attorney-written Florida deed templates, plus recording instructions

What it does not cover

  • Any property other than the one deeded
  • Title search, title insurance, recording fees or documentary stamp tax
  • Medicaid eligibility advice — that requires a consultation

Is this you?

If none of these quite fit, that is worth a conversation rather than a guess.

  • Florida homeowners whose home is the main asset
  • People who want probate avoidance without a full trust
  • Anyone who wants to keep the freedom to sell or refinance

Lady bird deed, answered.

More general questions live on the questions page.

Can I still sell the house?

Yes. That is the point of the enhanced version — you keep full control and do not need the beneficiaries' consent to sell, mortgage or change who inherits.

Do I still need a will?

Yes. The deed covers one property; a will covers everything else and names your personal representative.

Does it help with Medicaid planning?

It may, depending on your circumstances. That is a fact-specific question — book a consultation rather than relying on a general answer.

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