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De Witt County Enhanced Life Estate Deed Form

De Witt County Enhanced Life Estate Form

De Witt County Enhanced Life Estate Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
De Witt County Enhanced Life Estate Guide

De Witt County Enhanced Life Estate Guide

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Document Last Validated 5/28/2025
De Witt County Completed Example of the Enhanced Life Estate Document

De Witt County Completed Example of the Enhanced Life Estate Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/3/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

DeWitt County Clerk
Address:
307 North Gonzales St
Cuero, Texas 77954

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00pm

Phone: 361-275-0864

Recording Tips for De Witt County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in De Witt County

Properties in any of these areas use De Witt County forms:

  • Cuero
  • Hochheim
  • Meyersville
  • Nordheim
  • Thomaston
  • Westhoff
  • Yorktown

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for De Witt County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in De Witt County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 361-275-0864 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Lady Bird deed, also called an enhanced life estate deed or reservation of a life estate with a general power of appointment, is a useful estate planning tool. When executed, the grantor conveys a life estate in real property to himself, with the remainder conveyed to the beneficiary of his choice, thereby avoiding the probate process. This type of deed enables the grantor to preserve homestead status (if claimed) as well as any deductions, protections, and tax exemptions associated with the real estate during his lifetime. In addition, he retains absolute control over the property, allowing for the option to change the beneficiary or even sell, convey, or mortgage the property before the transfer of ownership goes into effect upon the grantor's death.

(Texas Enhanced Life Estate Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Enhanced Life Estate Deed meets all recording requirements specific to De Witt County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the De Witt 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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