Charlevoix County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Last validated August 14, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Charlevoix County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bay Shore, Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Walloon Lake.

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Charlevoix County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Charlevoix County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

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Document last validated 8/6/2026
Charlevoix County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

Charlevoix County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

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Charlevoix County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Document

Charlevoix County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Document

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Document last validated 8/14/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Charlevoix County Register of Deeds

Address:
County Building - 301 State St
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720

Hours: 7:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording from 9:00 to 5:00

Phone: (231) 547-7204

Recording Tips for Charlevoix County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Charlevoix County

Properties in any of these areas use Charlevoix County forms:

  • Bay Shore
  • Beaver Island
  • Boyne City
  • Boyne Falls
  • Charlevoix
  • East Jordan
  • Walloon Lake

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Charlevoix County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Charlevoix County?

Recording fees in Charlevoix County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 547-7204 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A warranty deed with enhanced life estate is sometimes referred to as a ladybird deed. When correctly executed and recorded, this deed provides the structure for a non-testamentary transfer of real property. Leaving the real property out of a will allows the transfer to occur without the need for probate.

The grantor conveys the real estate back to herself, but reserves a life estate with full power to sell, mortgage, change the beneficiary, or otherwise use the property with no penalty for waste or obligation to inform the beneficiary. When the grantor dies, the property rights, if still available, transfer to the default beneficiary.

To finalize the conveyance, the beneficiary must file a property transfer affidavit within 45 days of the grantor's death. Submit the form to the assessor's office located in the same county as the real estate.

(Michigan WD with Enhanced Life Estate Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Charlevoix County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate meets all recording requirements specific to Charlevoix County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Charlevoix 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.

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