Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about real estate and deed preparation.

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Lady Bird Deeds

Why Do They Call It a Lady Bird Deed?

From teaching examples. Florida attorney Jerome Ira Solkoff used a sample family named after President Lyndon B. Johnson's family. The Johnsons never used one.

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Lady Bird Deeds

Why Is Legal Expertise Important in Lady Bird Deed Prep?

A licensed Florida attorney gives legal advice, not just a form: whether the deed fits the plan, how it works with a will and homestead rules, and its tax and Medicaid effects.

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Lady Bird Deeds

Why Should People Not Prepare Their Own Lady Bird Deeds?

The deed needs exact wording and must fit Florida law, taxes, Medicaid, and homestead rules. Small mistakes can change its meaning or invalidate it.

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Deeds

Will Adding Someone to a Deed Raise Property Taxes in Florida?

Often no, if you stay on title and keep your homestead. It can if the new owner also claims the homestead exemption.

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