Lady Bird Deed

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Grantor (Owner)

The "grantor" refers to the property owner who wishes to convey real property to another person upon grantor's death while reserving an enhanced life estate for the remainder of grantor's life in said property.

Are there multiple Grantors?

Are there multiple Grantors? No, only one GrantorYes, there are multiple Grantors

Grantor's full name:

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Grantor's full address:

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What is Grantor's current marital status?

What is Grantor's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

How many Grantors?

Grantor 1's full name:

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What is Grantor 1's current marital status?

What is Grantor 1's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantor 2's full name:

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What is Grantor 2's current marital status?

What is Grantor 2's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantor 3's full name:

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What is Grantor 3's current marital status?

What is Grantor 3's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantor 4's full name:

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What is Grantor 4's current marital status?

What is Grantor 4's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantor 5's full name:

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What is Grantor 5's current marital status?

What is Grantor 5's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee

The "grantee" refers to the person who will receive the property interest upon the death of the last surviving life tenant.

Are there multiple Grantees?

Are there multiple Grantees? No, only one GranteeYes, there are multiple Grantees

How many Grantees?

Enter the full name of the Grantee:

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Grantee's full address:

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What is Grantee's current marital status?

What is Grantee's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 1's full name:

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Grantee 1's address:

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What is Grantee 1's current marital status?

What is Grantee 1's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 2's full name:

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Grantee 2's address:

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What is Grantee 2's current marital status?

What is Grantee 2's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 3's full name:

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What is Grantee 3's current marital status?

What is Grantee 3's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 4's full name:

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Grantee 4's address:

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What is Grantee 4's current marital status?

What is Grantee 4's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 5's full name:

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Grantee 5's address:

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What is Grantee 5's current marital status?

What is Grantee 5's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 6's full name:

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Grantee 6's address:

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What is Grantee 6's current marital status?

What is Grantee 6's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 7's full name:

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Life Tenant 7's address:

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What is Grantee 7's current marital status?

What is Grantee 7's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 8's full name:

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What is Grantee 8's current marital status?

What is Grantee 8's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 9's full name:

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Grantee 9's address:

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What is Grantee 9's current marital status?

What is Grantee 9's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Grantee 10's full name:

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Grantee 10's address:

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What is Grantee 10's current marital status?

What is Grantee 10's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

Do you wish to name one (1) remainderman or multiple remaindermen?

Do you wish to name one (1) remainderman or multiple remaindermen? One remaindermanMultiple remaindermen

Enter the remainderman's full name:

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What is the remainderman's current marital status?

What is the remainderman's current marital status? Single (Not Married)MarriedSeparated (But Legally Married)Single (Divorced)Widowed

How many remaindermen?

Enter remainderman 1's full name:

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What is remainderman 1’s current marital status?

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Enter remainderman 2's full name:

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What is remainderman 2’s current marital status?

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Enter remainderman 3's full name:

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What is remainderman 3’s current marital status?

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Enter remainderman 4's full name:

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What is remainderman 4’s current marital status?

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Enter remainderman 5's full name:

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Enter remainderman 5's address:

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What is remainderman 5’s current marital status?

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Property Address

What is the address of the property being transferred?

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Property Description

A valid deed must include the legal description of the real property being conveyed.

Legal descriptions are typically in one of three formats: metes and bounds, lot and block, or rectangular survey systems.

Enter the legal description of the Property:

You may leave this section blank if you cannot access this information at the time.

If so, your document will include a blank-space area to fill in at a later time. You can always edit your document later and type the legal description here.

Prior Deed

You may leave this section blank if not applicable or if you cannot find the reference ID number at this moment.

What is the assessor's parcel number?

This is usually a reference number or the book and page number where a prior deed was recorded.

Parcel or property identification number?

This is usually a reference or index number of a previously recorded deed.

Recording Information

In which County will this Deed be recorded?

County of

The Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit must be attached upon recording this Deed:

The Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit must be attached upon recording this Deed: I understand and agree to attach the Tax Valuation Affidavit

You may download or print the Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit by clicking HERE.

The Property Transfer Tax Return (Form PTT-172) may be required upon recording this Deed:

The Property Transfer Tax Return (Form PTT-172) may be required upon recording this Deed: I understand and agree to attach Form PTT-172 if needed

Vermont law may require a Property Transfer Tax Return (Form PTT-172) upon recording of a deed.

You may download or print a copy of Form PTT-172 on the VT Dept. of Taxes website by clicking HERE.

The Sales Listing Form must be attached upon recording this Deed:

The Sales Listing Form must be attached upon recording this Deed: I understand and agree to attach the Sales Listing Form upon recording

West Virginia law requires a Sales Listing Form (STC 12:39) upon recording of any deed.

You may download or print a copy of the Sales Listing Form on the WV State Tax Commissioner's website by clicking HERE.

Preparer / Return-To

Who prepared this document?

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Preparer's street address:

Enter only the street address portion of the full address.

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Is the Preparer the same person who will receive this document after recording?

Is the Preparer the same person who will receive this document after recording? YesNo

Who is the person who will receive this document after recording?

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Street address:

Enter only the street address portion of the full address.

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Spouse Signature

In certain instances, a married person who executes a deed transferring the interest of a homestead property may need to include a signature from their spouse—even when the spouse holds no interest.

Do you wish to include a signature field for any spouse to sign?

Do you wish to include a signature field for any spouse to sign? YesNo

You may select "No" if the spouse was already listed as an Owner.

How many spouses will sign this Deed?

Execution

State law requires all deeds be signed and executed as follows.

This Deed must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses:

This Deed must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses: I understand and agree

Florida law requires all deeds be signed before a notary public (or other authorized officer) and two witnesses.

This Deed requires a notary acknowledgment before recording:

This Deed requires a notary acknowledgment before recording: I understand and agree

A notary public is an authorized individual who serves as an official, impartial witness to the execution of documents.

Date

When will this Deed be signed and executed?

You may leave this blank if you are unsure when the Deed will be signed.

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