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Muskegon County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Muskegon County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

Muskegon County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Form

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Document Last Validated 6/19/2025
Muskegon County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

Muskegon County Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/17/2025
Muskegon County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate Document

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

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Document Last Validated 8/14/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Muskegon County Register of Deeds
Address:
173 E Apple Ave, Suite 301
Muskegon, Michigan 49442

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F / Recording until 4:00pm

Phone: (231) 724-6271

Recording Tips for Muskegon County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Muskegon County

Properties in any of these areas use Muskegon County forms:

  • Bailey
  • Casnovia
  • Fruitport
  • Holton
  • Montague
  • Muskegon
  • Ravenna
  • Sylvan Beach
  • Twin Lake
  • Whitehall

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Muskegon County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon County?

Recording fees in Muskegon County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 724-6271 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Muskegon 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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