Washington County Enhanced Life Estate Deed Form
Washington County Enhanced Life Estate Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Washington County Enhanced Life Estate Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Washington County Completed Example of the Enhanced Life Estate Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Texas and Washington County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Washington County Clerk - Courthouse
Brenham, Texas 77833
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (979) 277-6200
Recording Tips for Washington County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County
Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:
- Brenham
- Burton
- Chappell Hill
- Washington
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Washington County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Washington 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 Washington County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County?
Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (979) 277-6200 for current fees.
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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 Washington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Enhanced Life Estate Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Washington County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Washington 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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Laureen M.
November 5th, 2020
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April 21st, 2020
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May 2nd, 2021
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May 9th, 2020
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January 9th, 2021
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February 8th, 2023
Your information was orderly and very clear and helpful. Thanks!
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Keith L.
March 15th, 2019
Great to have a downloadable form, rather than a cloud solution that gives no guarantee of privacy. Appreciated the sample.......but all of that still left me with open issues about how to tweak the form to serve my particular needs......for example: how to ensure that survivor rights were properly characterized; how far back I should go with the "Source" section + how I should layer my own additions to the chain of ownership, etc. Nonetheless, an overall happy experience. Thank you for your help
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Sandra G.
January 3rd, 2019
We were referred to the site by banking friend. It does take time to read through and figure out what a person needs, form-wise, to accomplish the goal. Once that was decided, check out and the download was very easy. What a great savings in cost and time.
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Brenda K R.
October 1st, 2021
Hello, I like how easy the form is to follow. I'm unsure however of how to proceed as what I am trying to do is have my name added to the deed so in event of death I have ownership.
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Melody P.
May 13th, 2021
Thank you for getting our docs recorded so quickly and efficiently! Great and dependable service, as always!
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February 28th, 2019
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January 31st, 2021
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February 6th, 2021
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February 13th, 2021
The forms are great. I kinda expected the guide to be bigger, maybe have some more information. Overall I'm satisfied thus far.
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