Quick Answer (TL;DR): No, a Lady Bird Deed in Florida only transfers real property (the land and the physical structure of the house). It does not include the personal property or contents inside the home, such as furniture, jewelry, art, or vehicles. To legally distribute personal items and prevent family disputes, you must use an additional estate planning document, such as a Last Will and Testament. A recent question brought up a crucial detail regarding Lady Bird Deeds in

If you own real estate in Florida with a spouse, parent, child, or business partner, the way the deed is written can mean the difference between a smooth, automatic transfer of ownership when someone passes away—or a lengthy, expensive probate process that ties up the property for months (or even years). Many Florida homeowners discover too late that their deed does not say “joint tenants with rights of survivorship.” Instead, it defaults to “tenants in common,” forcing thei

A common question we encounter in estate planning revolves around flexibility: "Can an irrevocable trust be changed?" While the nature of an irrevocable trust is rigid, there is significant flexibility when it comes to creating one using assets you already own. Specifically, many clients ask if they can change ownership from a revocable trust to an irrevocable trust at any time. The short answer is yes . Because a revocable trust allows you to maintain control of your asse