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May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Estate Planning, Property Deeds, Rules by State

Florida Lady Bird Deeds

Lady Bird Deeds in Florida: Benefits, Requirements, and Key Considerations

In Florida, Lady Bird Deeds—also known as Enhanced Life Estate Deeds—offer a practical way to pass real estate to loved ones without going through probate. This can save money, time, and hassle for your loved ones when one passes away. These deeds are not explicitly named in the Florida Statutes, but they are recognized and enforceable under Florida’s common law principles and real estate practices.

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May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Estate Planning, Property Deeds, Rules by State

Texas Lady Bird Deeds

A Lady Bird Deed—also known as an enhanced life estate deed—is a useful and increasingly popular estate planning tool in Texas. It allows you to transfer real estate to a chosen beneficiary upon your death without giving up ownership or control during your lifetime.

Here’s a quick look at the key benefits and requirements for using a Lady Bird Deed in Texas.

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May 20, 2025May 20, 2025Estate Planning

Do Lady Bird Deeds protect against Medicaid estate recovery?

While Lady Bird Deeds—including Transfer-on-Death Deeds—are popular tools for avoiding probate and simplifying inheritance, it’s a common misconception that they automatically shield property from Medicaid estate recovery. In reality, Lady Bird Deeds do not guarantee protection against Medicaid claims after your death. Read on for more details.

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May 20, 2025May 20, 2025Estate Planning, Property Deeds

What are the disadvantages of Lady Bird Deeds?

While Lady Bird Deeds offer many benefits—like avoiding probate and keeping control of your property during your lifetime—they may not be the right choice for everyone. Depending on your goals, a will or other estate planning tools might be more suitable.

Here are some potential disadvantages and dangers of using a Lady Bird Deed:

1. Limited to Real Estate

A Lady Bird Deed only applies to real property—like your home or land. If you want to transfer other assets (bank accounts, personal belongings, vehicles, etc.), you’ll still need a will or trust. (Albeit, in some states you may be able to transfer vehicles through a Lady Bird Trust as well.)

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