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Lady Bird Deed vs. Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship
Florida Co-Ownership & Estate Planning Lady Bird Deed vs. Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship Adding someone to your deed to avoid probate sounds simple. But joint tenancy comes with serious trade-offs that most Florida homeowners don’t discover until it’s too late. When a Florida homeowner wants to make sure a child or spouse inherits
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Lady Bird Deed vs. Last Will and Testament
Florida Estate Planning 101 Lady Bird Deed vs. Last Will and Testament A will and a Lady Bird Deed both say who gets your home — but only one makes your family go through court to get it. Here’s the difference that matters most. When most people think about leaving their home to their children,
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Lady Bird Deed vs. Medicaid Spenddown
Florida Medicaid Planning Lady Bird Deed vs. Medicaid Spenddown: Protecting Your Home Before you spend down to qualify for Medicaid nursing home coverage, understand what a Lady Bird Deed can and can’t protect — and what it costs your family if you don’t plan ahead. If you or a parent is facing long-term care costs
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Ladybird Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed
Florida Deed Types Explained Lady Bird Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed These two deeds do very different things — and using the wrong one can create a Medicaid problem, a probate problem, or both. Here’s how to tell them apart. Quitclaim deeds and Lady Bird Deeds are both commonly used in Florida real estate — but
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Lady Bird Deed vs. Transfer on Death Deed
Florida Deed Law Explained Lady Bird Deed vs. Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) If you’ve been researching Transfer on Death Deeds for your Florida property, there’s something critical you need to know before you do anything. ⚠️Florida Does Not Recognize Transfer on Death Deeds. If you sign and record a TODD in Florida, it will
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Lady Bird Deed vs. Revocable Living Trust
Florida Estate Planning Guide Lady Bird Deed vs. Revocable Living Trust Which Florida estate planning tool is right for your home — and your heirs? Here’s a plain-English breakdown of costs, control, and Medicaid implications. If you own a home in Florida and want to avoid probate, two tools come up constantly: the Lady Bird
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How to Add Your Spouse to a House Deed in Florida (Without Tax Surprises)
One of the most common questions we get from married couples in Florida is: “How do I add my spouse to the deed on my house?” Whether you just got married, refinanced, or simply want both names on the title — it’s a straightforward process, but there are some tax traps you need to know
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How to Remove Someone from a Deed in Florida: Divorce, Death & Other Scenarios
Whether it’s a divorce, a death in the family, or a co-owner who wants out — removing someone from a property deed in Florida is something we help clients with regularly. But here’s the important thing to understand upfront: you cannot simply “remove” a name from an existing deed. A new deed must be prepared,
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Lady Bird Deed and Medicaid in Florida: How to Protect Your Home from Estate Recovery
If you or a loved one is approaching Medicaid eligibility in Florida, protecting the family home is probably your biggest concern. The good news: a Lady Bird Deed (Enhanced Life Estate Deed) is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — tools for keeping your home out of Medicaid’s reach. What Is Medicaid
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Nevada Transfer on Death Deed vs. Living Trust: Which Is Right for Your Property?
If you own property in Nevada and want to avoid probate, you’ve probably come across two options: a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) and a Living Trust. Both accomplish the same basic goal — keeping your property out of probate court — but they work very differently, cost very different amounts, and are suited for
