JusticeXpress Legal Forms — Real Property Transfer
Deeds
Use these deed forms to transfer real property in Florida. Includes the Florida Lady Bird Deed (Enhanced Life Estate Deed), the general Quitclaim Deed, and a Warranty Deed. Each form includes detailed execution and recording instructions.
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🌸 What is a Florida Lady Bird Deed?
A Lady Bird Deed — formally called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed — is one of Florida's most powerful estate planning tools. It lets you transfer your home to your heirs at death without probate, while keeping full control during your lifetime. You can sell, mortgage, or change the beneficiary at any time without the beneficiary's consent. It also protects the home from Medicaid estate recovery and preserves your homestead exemption. A Lady Bird Deed is available only in a handful of states — Florida is one of them.
⚖ Optional: Legal Document Preparation & Review
For an additional fee, a JusticeXpress Legal Document Reviewer will prepare and review your deed form to ensure it is completed correctly before you record it. Deeds must be precisely drafted — an error in the legal description, grantor/grantee names, or execution format can affect your title. Legal Document Review is especially recommended for Lady Bird Deeds and any deed involving a homestead property.
- Complete preparation and review of your completed deed form
- Verification that all required fields are correctly filled
- Confirmation that the legal description matches county records
- Recording instructions specific to your Florida county
- Not legal advice — JusticeXpressFlorida.com is a document preparation service, not a law firm
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Florida Deed Execution Requirements
Every Florida deed — including a Lady Bird Deed — must meet these requirements to be valid and recordable:
- Full legal description: A street address is not sufficient. Use the exact legal description from your prior deed or the county property appraiser's records.
- Two witnesses: Both must be present when the grantor signs. The notary may serve as one witness.
- Notarization: All signatures must be acknowledged before a Florida notary public.
- Recording: File with the Clerk of the Court in the county where the property is located. Fees are typically based on page count.
- No documentary stamp tax: Lady Bird Deeds are generally exempt from Florida's doc stamp tax since no present beneficial interest passes at execution.
ⓘ Disclaimer: These legal forms are provided for informational and self-help purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and are not a substitute for the advice of a licensed attorney. JusticeXpressFlorida.com is a document preparation service, not a law firm. Deeds affect title to real property and errors can have significant legal consequences — if you have any doubt about your situation, consult a licensed Florida real estate attorney before recording any deed. The Legal Technician Document Preparation & Review service is a document preparation service only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service: (800) 342-8011.