This Florida Lady Bird Deed template is designed to help property owners in Florida to transfer their real estate upon death without the need for probate, while retaining the right to use and control the property during their lifetime. It is compliant with relevant Florida statutes specifically recognizing this non-traditional estate planning tool. Individuals should consult with a legal professional before executing this document to ensure it aligns with their estate planning goals and is executed in accordance with Florida law.
Preparation Information:
- Date: ___________________
- Prepared by: ___________________________________________
Grantor Information:
- Name: _________________________________________________
- Address: ______________________________________________
- City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________
- Phone Number: _________________________________________
Legal Description of Property:
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Grantee Information:
- Name: _________________________________________________
- Address: ______________________________________________
- City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________
- Relationship to Grantor: _______________________________
THIS DEED, made this _____ day of ______________, 20___, between the Grantor ____________________________, residing at _______________________________, City of ___________________, State of Florida, herein referred to as the "Grantor", and the Grantee ____________________________, residing at _______________________________, City of ___________________, State of Florida, herein referred to as the "Grantee".
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for and in consideration of love and affection and other good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby convey unto the Grantee, a remainder interest in the following described property in the State of Florida, to-wit:
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but reserving unto the Grantor, during the Grantor's lifetime, the right to possess, use, and control the said property, including the right to sell, convey, mortgage, lease, or otherwise deal with the property, without the consent of the Grantee, and retaining all income from the property.
Upon the death of the Grantor, the Grantor's interest in the described property shall immediately cease and terminate, and the property shall become the absolute property of the Grantee, subject to all lawful liens and encumbrances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this deed on the date first above written.
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Grantor's Signature
State of Florida
County of ________________
On this, the _____ day of ______________, 20___, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared _________________________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
My commission expires: ______________