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A Ladybird Deed—also known as an enhanced life estate deed—is one of the most effective ways to protect your home while keeping full control during your lifetime. It allows you to sell, refinance, or change beneficiaries anytime, and then automatically transfers the property to your heirs at your death without probate.

🏡 Why Homeowners Love Ladybird Deeds

✔ Stay 100% in control of your property
✔ Avoid probate entirely
✔ Protect your home from Medicaid estate recovery
✔ Shield your home from many creditor claims
✔ Pass real estate seamlessly to your family

Many states use different names for this tool, which creates confusion online—but in North Carolina, Ladybird deeds are valid, tested, and used daily by elder law attorneys.

⚠️ Traditional Life Estate vs. Ladybird Deed

A traditional life estate gives beneficiaries rights now, meaning they must sign off on any sale or refinance.

A Ladybird deed keeps all rights with you, thanks to special “magic language” in the deed.

Thank you for reading our e-newsletter dedicated to protecting your assets and planning for long-term care. We look forward to assisting you with strategic legal solutions that ensure your peace of mind.

Greg McIntyre

Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney 

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