Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Last validated July 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Michigan recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2026
Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Guide

Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed form.

Document Last Validated 7/29/2026
Grand Traverse County Completed Example Version 1 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Grand Traverse County Completed Example Version 1 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Michigan Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/12/2026
Grand Traverse County Completed Example Version 2 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Grand Traverse County Completed Example Version 2 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Michigan Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/27/2026

All 4 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

Important: Your property must be located in Grand Traverse County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County Register of Deeds

Address:
400 Boardman Ave
Traverse City, Michigan 49684

Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon - Fri

Phone: (231) 922-4753

Recording Tips for Grand Traverse County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Grand Traverse County

Properties in any of these areas use Grand Traverse County forms:

  • Acme
  • Grawn
  • Interlochen
  • Kingsley
  • Mayfield
  • Old Mission
  • Traverse City
  • Williamsburg

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Grand Traverse County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Grand Traverse County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Grand Traverse County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Grand Traverse County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Grand Traverse County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Grand Traverse County?

Recording fees in Grand Traverse County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 922-4753 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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)

Important: Your property must be located in Grand Traverse County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Grand Traverse County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Grand Traverse County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

Save Time and Money

Get your Grand Traverse County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4767 Reviews )

Kimberly S.

April 21st, 2022

I wasted a lot of my time because I didn't do any research to know what I needed. Nobody fault but mine.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Virginia C.

February 4th, 2022

I had a nice surprise seeing how fast the process was to download in a safe manner the documents. The example and guide to fill the original document are very valuable to facilitate the filling in. Thank you!!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Ronald C.

October 2nd, 2019

Easy to navigate and very concise

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Scott O.

April 3rd, 2022

Very efficient and surprisingly quick.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Dorothy S.

November 11th, 2020

Great service and documents that solved my legal issues I was frustrated with my inability to safe my information on the template and add an extra field box. Please make those instructions more clear for future customers.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Jodi W.

August 22nd, 2019

Absolutely horrible service and experience. Would not recommend to anyone. If there was an option to select a zero star rating I would have. I am sure this review will not be posted.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback Jodi.

STANLEY K.

February 3rd, 2022

I AM DELIGHTED TO BE PARTY TO DEEDS.COM. THE PROCESS IS DOWN-TO-EARTH AND VERY USER FRIENDLY. I MUST SAY THAT JUST THE SAVINGS IN TRAVEL TIME AND MONEY IS IN ITSELF VERY REFRESHING. THIS ON LINE PROCESS IS SO CONVENIENT FOR MY OVERALL EFFORT AND OF COURSE FOR OUR CLIENTS AS WELL. I GOT BACKED UP IN RECORDING WHEN THE VIRUS BEGAN RAGING AND PERSONAL VISITS TO LAND RECORDS BECAME A THING OF THE PAST.I FOUND THE SITE WITH A SUGGESTION FROM DC LAND RECORDS' ASSISTANT BY PHONE. I ONLY WISH I'D KNOWN ABOUT THIS AWESOME SERVICE BEFORE 2020. HATS OFF TO DEEDS.COM!

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Russell L.

November 9th, 2021

Your Personal Representative's Deed and example for the state of PA were extremely helpful. Exactly what I needed! Two feedback comments: 1. Valuation Factors/Short List in my download is an outdated table dated July 2020. The PA Dept of Revenue website has a more current table dated June 2021. (Maybe same for Valuation Factors/Long List, which I didn't use.) 2. Notarization section on deed page 3 has a gender-related input needed, which confused the Notary Public representative where I live in the state of CO. Notary input the word she to apply to my wife, but wasn't clear to him if the gender input applied to the Grantor or the Notary. He assumed Grantor. Also in our non-binary world, some might find that wording offensive. Thanks again for your documents. Russ Lewis

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Barbara S.

March 11th, 2021

I found your site easy to use, though I would prefer an option to download to MWords but Adobe works well. The cost is very, very reasonable and provides documents I didn't know were needed. I would recommend this to anyone trying to deal with legal documents.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Anne J.

September 25th, 2023

I could not be happier with the service. Shortly after I uploaded my documents, my package was prepared and invoiced. It was only minutes before the document was recorded with the County I selected and returned to me with their seal for download.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Patricia W.

August 30th, 2022

I am working with the document to complete it. It's taking me some time but I'll get it.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Liza B.

June 22nd, 2021

Fantastic forms and service, could not be happier, wish you girls did more than deed forms.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

William G M.

October 10th, 2019

This site is very easy to use.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Beverly R.

February 2nd, 2022

This was a wonderful experience, easy fast and convenient. Thank you for all your help.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Patricia R.

October 26th, 2022

Very quick to respond with the obvious answers. I asked what form to use when adding my daughter to deed. Answer: talk to an attorney duh.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!