Florida Lady Bird Deeds: Keep Control of Your Home During Your Lifetime
A Florida Lady Bird Deed can let your property pass to your chosen beneficiaries outside of probate, while you keep full ownership and control during your lifetime.
Attorney-reviewed. Florida-compliant. Guided from start to finish. Se Habla Español.
- Can help your property pass outside of probate
- Maintain full control of your property during your lifetime
- Clearly designate who receives your property
- Simple, guided process with professional oversight
$995 | Attorney-led | Florida statewide
Start Your Lady Bird Deed Request
Tell us a few details and we will review your request and next steps.
Attorney-Owned. Florida-Focused.
Shield Title & Escrow is an attorney-owned Florida title agency, an authorized agent of Old Republic Title, and a member of ALTA and FLTA.
 (2)-7 copy.png)
What is a Lady Bird Deed?
A Lady Bird Deed can allow you to transfer property to your beneficiaries outside of probate, while retaining full control of the property during your lifetime. It is commonly used in Florida for simple and efficient estate planning.
All information is kept confidential and used solely to prepare your request.
What Happens If You Do Nothing
If your property is not set up properly, it will likely go through probate.
That means:
- Your family may wait months before receiving the property
- Court involvement and delays
- Probate costs and court fees
- Added stress during an already difficult time
A will alone does not avoid probate in Florida.
What a Lady Bird Deed Does
Why This Needs To Be Done Correctly
Not all deeds are created the same.
Incorrect language or improper preparation can lead to:
- Invalid or ineffective deeds
- Title issues when the property is sold
- Problems that surface years later
Handled by an Attorney-Led Title Company
Simple 3 Step Process
Submit your information
We prepare your Lady Bird Deed
You sign and we guide recording
$995
Included in the $995
- Attorney Review
- Deed Preparation
- Florida Title Search
- Remote Online Notarization (RON) Signing
- Recording Handling
County recording fees, documentary stamp taxes, and other government or third-party costs are additional and depend on your transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, a properly prepared and recorded Lady Bird Deed allows the property to pass to the named beneficiaries without probate. Homestead property, marital status, and other factors can affect this, which is why every deed is reviewed by an attorney.
Yes. You retain full control during your lifetime.
No. A will does not avoid probate in Florida.
Timing depends on your property and the county. We'll give you an estimate after reviewing your request.
Get Your Lady Bird Deed Done Right
Can help your property pass outside of probate. Keep control. Protect your property.