Leelanau County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form
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Leelanau County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form
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Leelanau County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide
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Leelanau County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
County Register of Deeds
Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682
Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 M-F / Same-day recording until 4:30
Phone: (231) 256-9682
Recording Tips for Leelanau County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Leelanau County
Properties in any of these areas use Leelanau County forms:
- Cedar
- Empire
- Glen Arbor
- Lake Leelanau
- Leland
- Maple City
- Northport
- Omena
- Suttons Bay
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Leelanau County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?
Recording fees in Leelanau County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 256-9682 for current fees.
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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 Leelanau County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate meets all recording requirements specific to Leelanau County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Leelanau 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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