Florida Lady Bird Deed vs. Will
A will and a Florida Lady Bird Deed can both be part of an estate plan, but they do not do the same job.
What a will does
A will says who should receive property after death, but property governed only by a will usually still goes through probate.
What a Lady Bird Deed does
A Florida Lady Bird Deed can transfer real estate directly to named beneficiaries at death without putting that property through probate, while you keep full control during life.
Why people compare them
- A will is broader, but probate may still be required
- A Lady Bird Deed is narrower, but often more efficient for Florida real estate
- Many people use both, but for different purposes