Enhanced Life Estate Deeds
Michigan and Florida enhanced life estate deed preparation, commonly called a Lady Bird Deed, with attorney review of your property succession goals.
Consider your property succession plans.
An enhanced life estate deed, commonly called a Lady Bird Deed, involves the current owners, intended remainder beneficiaries, and the powers reserved in the document. The proposed arrangement should be considered in light of the property’s ownership and the owner’s objectives.
The firm reviews the ownership information, proposed beneficiaries, and instructions concerning reserved powers and contingencies before determining whether this approach is appropriate. The guided intake provides a starting point for that discussion.
Information to have available
- Property address, county, and parcel or tax identification number
- Current recorded deed, recording reference, or legal description
- Full legal names, mailing addresses, and marital status of the parties
- Proposed beneficiaries, intended shares, and contingency instructions
- Known mortgages, liens, trusts, or other ownership concerns
Questions about the process
What happens after I submit a request?
The information is saved for attorney review. Submission does not establish an engagement, prepare a deed, or transfer ownership. The firm must review the matter and confirm the engagement before legal work begins.
Can I begin without a copy of the current deed?
Yes. Indicate that you need assistance obtaining or confirming the ownership records. The firm will confirm any additional scope and cost. The required ownership information and legal description must be resolved before preparation.
What if a mortgage, trust, or ownership issue is involved?
Include the available details in the intake. The firm will review the information and identify any title, signing-authority, or other concerns that need to be addressed before proceeding.
How are the fee and recording services determined?
The firm confirms the preparation fee and whether recording assistance is included in the accepted engagement. Each required client must accept the engagement terms, and the required payment must be received and verified before drafting. Deed preparation does not include a title search, title opinion, or title insurance.
Provide the information.
Submit the property and ownership details, proposed transfer instructions, and available supporting records through the guided intake.
Confirm scope and suitability.
The firm reviews the request, addresses conflicts and suitability, and confirms the scope and fee before accepting an engagement.
Prepare for signing and recording.
After every required client signs the engagement and the firm verifies receipt of the required payment, the firm prepares the agreed document and provides execution and recording guidance within the accepted scope.