A Michigan lady bird quitclaim deed is based on the statutes regarding power of appointment. According to Michigan Land Standards 6th Edition, Standard 9.3

Michigan Land Title Standards Act 9.3 reads: The holder of a life estate, coupled with an absolute power to dispose of the fee estate by inter vivos conveyance, can convey a fee simple estate during the lifetime of the holder. If the power is not exercised, the gift becomes effective.

In Michigan, a Lady Bird Deed Quitclaim Deed is a type of Quitclaim Deed that allows the Grantor, to transfer their property upon their death to a named beneficiary. This is a great tool for estate planning and helps to avoid probate court. These courts deal with someone's assets and belongings after they pass away. Going through this court is typically expensive and time-consuming.

As long as the Grantor lives, he/she/they are free to sell the property to someone else, give the property away as a gift, encumber the property with mortgages and liens, rent the property to tenants, and even execute a brand-new ladybird deed defeating Grantee's contingent interest in favor of someone else. Grantee(s) does/do not have any tangible rights to the property until Grantor's death when the contingency becomes vested.

Consult an estate planning attorney with questions including ladybird deeds.

(Michigan Lady Bird QCD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed

Add or remove a name from a property title
Remove a deceased owner from a property title
Gift real estate to a family member or loved one
Remove a former business partner from a property title
Consolidate property ownership among family members

Compare other Michigan deed forms and documents

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Correction Deed Easement Deed Termination of Easement Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Mortgage Subordination Assignment of Mortgage Discharge of Mortgage Partial Discharge of Mortgage Assignment of Leases and Rents Discharge of Assignment of Leases and Rents Land Contract Memorandum of Land Contract Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Durable Power of Attorney Power of Attorney - Seller Power of Attorney - Borrower/Buyer Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Personal Representative Deed Notice of Commencement Notice of Furnishing Sworn Statement of Account Claim of Lien Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien Full Conditional Waiver of Lien Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien Discharge of Lien Disclaimer of Interest Certificate of Trust MCL 700.7913 Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our lady bird quitclaim deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Michigan.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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