Think of a Florida Lady Bird Deed like a super easy way to give someone your property after you’re gone, but without any of the usual complicated paperwork. Basically, it lets you pass your house or land to the people you’ve chosen, and they won’t have to jump through any legal hoops after your death. It’s a really straightforward way to plan ahead for your estate.

Great news! We can use the internet to record Lady Bird deeds in all Florida counties, except for a few. If you’re in Baker, Dixie, Gadsden, Glades, Holmes, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Manatee, Sumter, Taylor, or Union county, we can’t do it this way. But don’t worry, if you’re in any of these places, just let us know and we’ll help you figure out other ways to get it done.

eRecording is the secure online submission of documents to the Clerk & Comptroller’s office for recording in the Official Records of the county. In layman’s terms, eRecording is like sending your documents to the local county office, but instead of mailing or dropping them off in person, you do it online. It’s totally safe and a great time-saver. Plus, it saves time and money for both the Clerk’s office and our customers.

You can eRecord lots of types of documents. The ones we see most often are deeds, mortgages, and documents that assign or satisfy mortgages. But remember, not every type of document can be eRecorded.

• You can send your documents online, any time you like, day or night, all week long. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• It’s a real time-saver! You won’t need to step out of your home or office, and no more waiting in line at the courthouse.
• It Speeds up the whole process of recording your documents.
• It makes everything run smoother and faster, Increases efficiencies, streamlines workflow
• Say goodbye to mistakes in payments! – Eliminates payment errors
• Improves document security – Your documents are safe and sound – and the best part is, you get to keep the originals. 
• It cuts down the time you’d usually wait for your documents to be recorded.

“Remote Online Notarization,” or “RON” for short, is a super convenient way of getting documents signed and officially notarized right from your computer! You just need a webcam and a microphone. We’re approved to provide this service in Florida. And the best part? When you pair this online notary service with e-Recording, you can get your Enhanced Life Estate (also known as Lady Bird) deed all sorted out without stepping outside your home. 

Our e-recording system will instantly give you a copy of your deed once it’s recorded, and it’ll have all the recording details stamped right at the top. But wait, there’s more! You can also go to your local county clerk’s website and find your deed in the official records there. After all, all deeds are available to the public, so it’s easy to find and double-check.

Yes! Because the ownership you keep, also known as “enhanced life estate,” gives you extra control, you can record a new deed even without asking or involving the people who get the property after you. Isn’t that handy?

All the beneficiary has to do is record the owner(s) death certificate with the county that the property is located in – it automatically moves ownership of the property to the people you’ve chosen. What’s so great about a Florida Enhanced Life Estate (also known as a Lady Bird) Deed, and why it’s loved by many, is that it dodges the usually lengthy and complex probate process for the property mentioned in the deed. This perk lets you pass on your home or property to your dear ones without dropping the headache of probate on them.

Unfortunately, we do not prepare Lady Bird deeds for Corporation’s or LLC’s.

Sorry, but we can’t answer your legal questions about Lady Bird Deeds. We prepare documents, but we’re not a law firm and don’t have any lawyers on our team. That means we can’t give you legal advice about whether creating an Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird) Deed is the right move for you. If you’ve got questions we can’t answer with the general info we’ve given here, it might be a good idea to chat with a lawyer who knows all about probate and estate planning. But if you’ve done your homework and decided an Enhanced Life Estate Deed is the way to go, we’re here to help you put it together, sign it, and get it recorded. You can also find more helpful info on this well-known website.