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bagboy 07-17-2025 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2446301)
I have called a few title companies, and apparently some of them do not prepare the ladybird deed. They have referred me to some real estate attorneys, but I have not yet found a reasonable fee. I will update this post when I get some more definitive information.

Thank you for the update. There are a number of law firms in Florida that do ladybird deeds(online), costing $250 and up. And, there are DIY forms online. I haven't made a choice yet as to which way to go. Again, thanks!

retiredguy123 07-17-2025 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 2446310)
Thank you for the update. There are a number of law firms in Florida that do ladybird deeds(online), costing $250 and up. And, there are DIY forms online. I haven't made a choice yet as to which way to go. Again, thanks!

If you want a local attorney, I got a quote from Kathren Linn, PA, 352-330-1263, for $580. It still seems high to me.

retiredguy123 07-17-2025 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KAM+6 (Post 2446122)
McLin Burnsed quoted me $600. DIY is legal and free.

I called Mclin Burnsed and they told me that their new name is Campbell. Their price for a ladybird deed is $650 plus the recording fee.

bagboy 07-17-2025 12:27 PM

Real Estate Home - Real Estate Deeds and Real Estate Contract Services

This law firm has a $250 flat rate.

retiredguy123 07-17-2025 12:39 PM

If you want to do it yourself, here is the Florida form.

Free Florida Lady Bird Deed Form | PDF

retiredguy123 07-17-2025 02:42 PM

The law firm of Mary Trotter, 352-205-7245, will prepare a ladybird deed for $385 for a single person, including the recording fees. The price is $485 for a couple.

platinum60 07-17-2025 04:45 PM

Filing Fee - Sumter
 
Sumter County residents can go to The North Sumter Annex at 8033 E CR 466 accepts Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird) Deeds. The $19.20 "Clerk of Court" fee is payable by personal check. The free form in post# 35 is the correct form to use.

My Daily Run 07-18-2025 05:43 AM

A friend use this person and I think she said it was 250.00...i'm going to check it out

Advanced Legal Documents, LLC

We Make Legal Documents Easy!

Jennifer Mieles

Paralegal & Notary

352-361-6476

advancedlegaldocuments@gmail.com

14090 SW 32nd Terrace Rd Ocala, Florida 34473

retiredguy123 07-18-2025 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by My Daily Run (Post 2446479)
A friend use this person and I think she said it was 250.00...i'm going to check it out

Advanced Legal Documents, LLC

We Make Legal Documents Easy!

Jennifer Mieles

Paralegal & Notary

352-361-6476

advancedlegaldocuments@gmail.com

14090 SW 32nd Terrace Rd Ocala, Florida 34473

See Post No. 35. The form is pretty simple and free to print out. Most notaries are also free and easy to find. I wouldn't pay a non-lawyer $250 to fill out the form.

Topspinmo 07-18-2025 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2446490)
See Post No. 35. The form is pretty simple and free to print out. Most notaries are also free and easy to find. I wouldn't pay a non-lawyer $250 to fill out the form.

Especially if you got do the leg work at county.

My Daily Run 07-18-2025 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2446490)
See Post No. 35. The form is pretty simple and free to print out. Most notaries are also free and easy to find. I wouldn't pay a non-lawyer $250 to fill out the form.

How do you record it

retiredguy123 07-18-2025 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by My Daily Run (Post 2446655)
How do you record it

You just take it to the county clerk and they will receive it and stamp it. You will get a stamped copy proving that it was recorded. Very easy.

bagboy 07-18-2025 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2446657)
You just take it to the county clerk and they will receive it and stamp it. You will get a stamped copy proving that it was recorded. Very easy.

I printed the form you linked in post #35. I've looked it over several times. DIY seems like the way go. Thanks for all your efforts regarding this matter.

dougjb 07-23-2025 03:25 PM

I love all the do it yourselvers!

So what if you mess up. It is only your children who will face the dread of trying to fix your legal mistakes.

I can't wait for a posting on do-it-yourself open heart surgery! Why pay a doc when we all have sharp knives in the kitchen!

KAM+6 07-24-2025 06:56 AM

The best DIY lady bird link is "Law Depot.com". They have a more professional looking deed than the other mentioned link. I also did a revocable trust with there form. When you go to their web site just use search, put in lady bird deed Florida.
There is a 1 week free, download your completed deed and cancel subscription. Print it, have it notarized and take to county for recording.


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