LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION

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Enhanced Life Estate Deeds: A Guide for Florida Residents

If you're a homeowner in Florida looking to protect your property and ensure a smooth transfer of ownership after your passing, you may have come across Enhanced Life Estate Deeds, commonly known as Lady Bird Deeds. These unique legal instruments offer a flexible and efficient way to transfer real estate while retaining full control during your lifetime.

In this guide, we’ll explore what Lady Bird Deeds are, how they work, the types available, and how CryAGN Mobile Notary Services can assist with the process of preparing and notarizing these important documents.

What Is a Lady Bird Deed?

A Lady Bird Deed, named after former First Lady Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson, is a type of enhanced life estate deed that allows a homeowner to name beneficiaries who will automatically inherit the property upon the homeowner's death — without going through probate.

What makes this deed unique is that the homeowner retains full rights to use, profit from, lease, mortgage, or even sell the property during their lifetime, and can change or revoke the deed at any time.

How Can Lady Bird Deeds Be Used?

Lady Bird Deeds are popular estate planning tools because they:

• Avoid probate, allowing for faster and smoother property transfer to beneficiaries
• Retain homeowner control during life
• Potentially protect assets for Medicaid planning purposes

By using a Lady Bird Deed, property owners can ensure that their real estate passes directly to their heirs without the delays and costs of probate court.

Types of Lady Bird Deeds and Their Benefits

Florida offers several variations of Lady Bird Deeds, each with distinct advantages:

Traditional Lady Bird Deed

Allows the homeowner to keep full control of the property during life, with automatic transfer to designated beneficiaries upon death.

Enhanced Lady Bird Deed

Provides additional legal protections, including the ability to sell, lease, or mortgage the property without beneficiary consent.

Lady Bird Deed with Medicaid Planning Considerations

Often used to shield the home from being counted as an asset for Medicaid eligibility, potentially preserving it from estate recovery.

How CryAGN Mobile Notary Services Can Help

If you're considering incorporating a Lady Bird Deed into your estate plan, CryAGN Mobile Notary Services LLC is here to help.

While we are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, our team of certified notaries and document preparers can:

• Assist you in completing Lady Bird Deed forms using approved legal document platforms
• Ensure the deed is properly notarized
• Help guide you through the process of submitting the deed for filing in compliance with Florida requirements
• We work with individuals and families to help facilitate a smooth, legally sound transfer of property rights.

🔐 Secure Your Legacy Today

Don’t leave your property’s future to chance. Contact CryAGN Mobile Notary Services LLC to learn more about how Lady Bird Deeds can benefit you and your loved ones. We're here to help ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy is protected for generations to come.

Our power of attorney services include notarizing power of attorney documents and assisting clients in completing them through approved legal platforms. We help individuals and businesses authorize a trusted representative to make important decisions on their behalf.

Ready to schedule an appointment? Contact us today and we'll work with you to find a convenient time and location for your notary services. We look forward to serving you!

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