In Florida, you are not allowed to designate a beneficiary on your house deed, which is often called a transfer on death deed. But changing your deed to a ladybird deed will basically accomplish the same thing. You can designate a beneficiary, and the house ownership will automatically transfer to the beneficiary when you die. You will not relinquish any ownership rights while you are living, and you can undo the ladybird deed at any time.
If you don't have a ladybird deed or a trust, your estate will most likely need to go through probate before your heirs can sell the house. I had this problem when my mother died because the title company would not accept my mother's will as proof of ownership.
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