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Montcalm County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Montcalm County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Montcalm County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Validated 6/19/2025 Preview Form
Montcalm County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

Montcalm County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 6/17/2025 Preview Form
Montcalm County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Document

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

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 7/8/2025 Preview Form

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Montcalm County Register of Deeds

Address:
Admin Bldg - 211 W Main St / PO Box 368
Stanton, Michigan 48888

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri

Phone: (989) 831-7337

Recording Tips for Montcalm County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Montcalm County

Properties in any of these areas use Montcalm County forms:

  • Carson City
  • Cedar Lake
  • Coral
  • Crystal
  • Edmore
  • Fenwick
  • Greenville
  • Howard City
  • Lakeview
  • Mcbrides
  • Pierson
  • Sheridan
  • Sidney
  • Six Lakes
  • Stanton
  • Trufant
  • Vestaburg

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Montcalm County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County?

Recording fees in Montcalm County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 831-7337 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 Montcalm 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 Montcalm County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Montcalm County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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February 1st, 2022

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November 19th, 2024

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December 14th, 2018

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August 20th, 2020

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September 10th, 2019

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December 12th, 2020

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