Quit Claim Deed w/Enhanced Life Estate

aka(Lady Bird Deed)

Need to transfer ownership of real estate after you pass without realtors, title companies, attorneys, court, and no drama? A Quit Claim Deed lets you move property from one person to another fast; as soon you pass, fast. An enhanced life estate means the property is yours and no one else’s until you take your last breath. So no, even they’ll be getting it after you pass, they can’t add a deck or change the carpet while you’re still around.

What It Does

• Transfers your interest in a property to someone else;

• Becomes effective only when the document is recorded with the county recorder.

What It Doesn’t Do

• Guarantee that the title is clean (it makes no promises);

• Remove someone from a mortgage;

• Work as a gift or sale on its own; there may be transfer or tax consequences

Who Needs to Sign

• Grantor – the person giving up the property

• A notary – must witness the Grantor’s signature

Does It Need to Be Notarized in Michigan?

Yes. The deed must be signed in front of a notary and recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located.

Bottom Line

Quick, simple, and effective for certain transfers—especially in families. Just don’t confuse it with a warranty deed. This one’s all about speed, not security.

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