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Karnes County Enhanced Life Estate Deed Form

Karnes County Enhanced Life Estate Form

Karnes 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
Karnes County Enhanced Life Estate Guide

Karnes County Enhanced Life Estate Guide

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

Karnes County Completed Example of the Enhanced Life Estate Document

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Document Last Validated 6/3/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Karnes County Clerk Office
Address:
210 W Calvert, Suite 100
Karnes City, Texas 78118

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-12, 1-5pm / Fridays until 4:30pm

Phone: (830) 780-3938

Recording Tips for Karnes County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Karnes County

Properties in any of these areas use Karnes County forms:

  • Ecleto
  • Falls City
  • Gillett
  • Hobson
  • Karnes City
  • Kenedy
  • Panna Maria
  • Runge

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Karnes County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Karnes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (830) 780-3938 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 Karnes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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