Matagorda County Enhanced Life Estate Deed Form
Matagorda County Enhanced Life Estate Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Matagorda County Enhanced Life Estate Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Matagorda County Completed Example of the Enhanced Life Estate Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Texas and Matagorda County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Matagorda County
Bay City, Texas 77414-5094
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (979)244-7680
Recording Tips for Matagorda County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Matagorda County
Properties in any of these areas use Matagorda County forms:
- Bay City
- Blessing
- Cedar Lane
- Collegeport
- Elmaton
- Markham
- Matagorda
- Midfield
- Palacios
- Pledger
- Van Vleck
- Wadsworth
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Matagorda County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
Recording fees in Matagorda County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (979)244-7680 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 Matagorda County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Enhanced Life Estate Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Matagorda County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Matagorda County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Matagorda County Enhanced Life Estate Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4585 Reviews )
Colleen N.
March 30th, 2021
The instruction were very clear and the sample was also very helpful.
Thank you!
Jorge F.
October 15th, 2021
It would be helpful for documents to be in word format as well and for PDF version not to be locked.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Eric B.
April 2nd, 2023
Document was well formatted with the extra help of an example and useful instructions. I ended up with a better warranty deed than I was getting on another website. Worth the small price.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
James P.
July 28th, 2020
I wish I used this site more often. The format is pretty easy but the messages were invaluable and the staff were great. I was able to complete my transaction in a Covid environment from the security of my own home. Great service and tools!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Maxwell G.
March 5th, 2025
I am so very happy with the service provided by Deeds.com. The process was simple and saved me a lot of time by not having to go to the courthouse, wait in line, and waste a big part of my day. In addition, the cost is a lot less than I expected. I highly recommend this service.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
ziad k.
June 4th, 2024
FIRST TIME USER EXCELENT SERVICE.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Raj J.
December 2nd, 2020
Perfect, thanks
Thank you!
Carol R.
February 19th, 2023
I found the site to be useful,informative and very accessable. Thank You
Thank you!
Susan M.
September 3rd, 2020
Outstanding service. Docs delivered to recorder as expected without issue. Happy our recorder recommended Deeds.com.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Veronica F.
April 24th, 2019
Im so happy with this site. It was quick and painless and worth the money hassle free if I ever need to settle another deed I will be back.
Thank you Veronica, we really appreciate your feedback.
Donna R.
February 10th, 2021
Great service. Just started using Deeds.com yesterday. So far, so good.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Patricia P.
July 14th, 2021
Easy to use and super convenient.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Andrea H.
February 10th, 2022
Easy! Reasonable cost over and above the actual recording cost. Will save me the time I would have spent driving to the county offices.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Pamela C.
October 5th, 2022
It was easy to download. And your guide was informative as was the completed form for an example. But I wish that I had been able to edit the forms online and then print. My handwritten info is just not as crisp.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
JD S.
July 31st, 2020
I used Deeds.com recently. They were quick and got the job done quickly. Their online portal was extremely easy to use. I will definitely use them again.
Thank you!